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While the holidays are a joyful time spent with loved ones, they are also a highly busy and stressful time. It may be a busy time of year at work, and running around shopping and decorating can be stressful. You could also be suffering from the Christmas blues. If you are experiencing the blues, know…

Every year, from October 15 to December 7, the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period takes place. This is a good time to look over your present Medicare coverage. Does it cover the medicines you need? Are you able to pay for the plan? Are you able to see your favorite doctor through the plan? The Medicare…

If you want your new health insurance to start on January 1st then you must enroll before December 15th. You can still enroll until January 15th, but your policy won’t start until February. We know you’ve been hearing OEP over and over the last few months, but that’s because we can’t stress enough how important…

While workers' compensation covers most workplace injuries, there are a few exceptions. The workers’ compensation system is a no-fault system. Meaning, it makes no difference whether the injury was caused by you or your employee’s negligence. In general, all that matters is that your employee’s injury was directly caused by their job. However, there are…

Carrying an excess burden all in one location (particularly, the belly) while pregnant has a slew of unanticipated consequences. It will most likely cause you to move differently, throw your muscles and joints out of whack, keep you off balance, and in some women, trigger pain in the pelvis where none previously existed. This is…

It's no secret that health savings accounts (HSAs) offer numerous tax benefits. These tax savings are one of the primary reasons why HSAs are gaining traction in the market. However, while HSA participation continues to increase at a rapid pace, the majority of the attention when it comes to HSA tax benefits is focused on…

"Commercial insurance endorsements" is a phrase that insurance companies and brokers frequently use, but few business owners understand what an endorsement is. An insurance endorsement (or rider) amends a commercial insurance policy by adding, removing, or excluding specific categories of coverage. It enables you to tailor your insurance to your specific demands or budget without…

Fibromyalgia, a medical illness that causes musculoskeletal pain throughout the body, affects approximately 4 million people in the United States. While it is not an age-related disease, the symptoms are more severe in seniors. It can cause severe pain and make daily tasks difficult. There is still a lot of mystery surrounding this condition, but…

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) has begun covering genetic sequencing in 2018. It began when the FDA approved FoundationOne CDx, a test that can detect over 300 types of gene mutations. While Medicare does cover genetic testing to help detect possible health conditions it only covers a few types of genetic testing, and…

Factors like age or tobacco use can significantly affect your premiums. Find out more of what affects your group health coverage.

Insurance companies can’t change your premiums based on your medical history or turn you down for any pre-existing conditions. However, they can change your premiums based on other things, such as whether or not you smoke. If you regularly smoke, vape, or even chew tobacco, your health insurance can cost up to 50% more. Companies…

Kids and adults actually have a lot of the same dental issues, but since kids' teeth are still growing, they are more likely to have problems. If you don't treat tooth problems early, they can get worse and cause their adult teeth to come out of place. If kids of any age don't take good…

Any business can make mistakes, but companies that offer industry specific expert services or consulting are more vulnerable to negligence claims when they make a mistake. If your company gets sued due to a mistake or misleading information, it could hurt both your reputation and your bottom line. Negligence suits are one of the most…

If this is your first year participating in the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (AEP), you may be confused about what you need to do. Getting the information you need is crucial if you want to make sure your Medicare plan is ready for the upcoming year. You could lose hundreds of dollars if you don't…

An assigned risk plan is a workers compensation plan set up by the state for businesses that cannot get a workers compensation plan from a ‘regular’ insurer. Plans with an assigned risk are also known as the leftover market or the assigned risk pool. This safety net is the last option for employers who don't…

When you think of Medicare you likely think of the health insurance system designed for people over 65, but there are some cases where younger people are also on Medicare. Some people with disabilities who are younger than 65 can get Medicare. These people must have been getting disability payments from Social Security for at…

While shopping for Medicare Supplement Plans you might see something called a Part B excess charge. You’ll specifically see this term in the discontinued Medicare Supplement Plans C and F. Providers who take Medicare usually also take Medicare assignment, which is the amount Medicare will pay for certain services. So, thankfully, excess charges don't happen…

Due to recent events, unemployment in the U.S. has reached an all-time high. And because our healthcare system often ties coverage to work, there are a lot of people who could lose their access to healthcare. If you, like many employers, are worried about your workers in these uncertain times. Remember that if you have…