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Will Health Insurance Cover My Breast Reduction Surgery?

The average size of a woman’s breasts in the United States has steadily increased over the past five decades, from a 34B in 1983 to a whopping 34DD in 2023. And that’s just the average; bra sizes go all the way to H. While a larger cup size can be appealing to many, it can…

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The Most Common Business Insurance Claims

If everything has been smooth sailing for your business so far, then that’s great! We don’t want to be the bearers of bad news but we have to remind you that things can go wrong. Which is why you have to maintain your commercial insurance policies. It could be a major mistake to believe that…

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Rating Methods For Medicare Supplement Plans

Original Medicare does not have an annual limit on out-of-pocket costs, and 4.5 million Medicare recipients are expected to spend more than $5,000 each on out-of-pocket health care costs in 2023. This lack of financial protection, combined with the fact that Original Medicare doesn’t cover all medical costs, has led to a lot of people…

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Everything You Need To Know About Health Insurance Stipends

Most Businesses offer a group health insurance plan for their employees. However, sometimes you may start working for a company that offers a health insurance stipend instead of a health plan. So, what is it? Great question, below you’ll find everything employees and employers need to know about this alternative employee benefit.  [zip_submit_form prefix="Compare" suffix="Group…

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HSA vs FSA

Because of the constant yearly rise of health services and health insurance premiums, healthcare has become a large portion of everyone’s personal budget. However, as these costs have increased over the last few decades, medical savings accounts have come into play to help offset them. There are a few different accounts you can choose from…

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Medicare Tax: What You Need To Know

Medicare tax is a federal payroll tax that contributes to Medicare funding. All U.S.-based workers are required to pay Medicare tax on their wages. In accordance with the Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA), the tax is grouped together. When reviewing your paycheck, the Medicare tax and Social Security tax may appear as a single deduction…

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Medicare Supplement Plan N vs. Plan G: Which Plan Is Better?

If you are a Medicare recipient or are about to become one, you may have noticed that Original Medicare (Parts A and B) does not cover all of your medical costs. Therefore, you will likely need a Medicare Supplement Plan to help cover out-of-pocket expenses. The good news is, you have plenty to choose from,…

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Is A Short-Term Health Plan Right For You?

If you’ve missed the health insurance Open Enrollment Period (OEP), or if you have had a sudden lapse in your insurance coverage, you might be stressing over how to get covered. But don’t worry, you still have options! One of your best options will be a short-term health insurance plan. These plans tend to be…

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Blue Cross By State

Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) companies have been around since 1929, and their members have benefited greatly from their healthcare coverage. BCBS provides its members with individualized healthcare plans based on the specific requirements of their neighborhoods in each and every one of their service areas. By partnering with local clinics and hospitals, they are…

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How to Fight a Workers’ Comp Claim

Workers’ compensation insurance is designed to protect you and your employees financially in the event of a workplace accident or unjust. Workers’ compensation insurance isn’t just a good idea, depending on your state it may be a legal requirement. When it comes to workers’ comp claims, the majority of them are approved because workers’ compensation…

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What Is A High-Deductible Medicare Supplement Plan?

Medicare Supplement Insurance fills in the "gaps" left by Original Medicare by paying for things such as copayments, deductibles, and coinsurance. A high deductible choice is available with some Medicare Supplement policies. The premiums for high-deductible Medicare Supplement Plans are lower than those for regular plans, but the coverage threshold is higher. If the premium…

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What is Medicare Supplement Plan Underwriting?

Medical underwriting is a process health insurance companies use to decide how risky you are to insure and how much your premium should be. If you’re eligible for Medicare and want to also add a Medicare Supplement Plan to your Original Medicare coverage, the private insurance company you choose may require you to go through…

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Is Health Insurance Mandatory?

If you remember the passage of the Affordable Care Act (or ACA, also commonly known as Obamacare), you probably remember that it was a bit controversial at the time. One of the reasons it was controversial was that it included a health insurance mandate. Meaning that is was mandatory to ++enroll in an insurance plan…

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What to Do with Life Insurance Money

After the passing of a loved one, the proceeds from a life insurance policy can help remove a portion of your stress. Allowing you to focus on your emotional needs without worrying about money. However, a sudden large sum of money can also bring up some hard choices. Before deciding what to do with it,…

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Avoiding Unexpected Medical Bills

Avoiding surprise medical bills is easy once you know what to look for. See these tips for keeping those bad surprises at bay.

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Ways Your Lifestyle Affects your Life Insurance

There are several factors that determine life insurance costs within a plan. The cost of a policy can be based on how long you are expected to live as well as your risk category. The three most common risk classifications are preferred, standard, and substandard. The Standard risk class is typically the starting point for…

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Is Employer Liability and Workers’ Compensation the Same?

If you’re running a business, you probably know that you need workers’ compensation insurance to protect both your business and your employees in the event that they sustain an injury at work. Not only that, but most businesses have to have workers’ comp insurance in most states. But you might have also heard of employer…

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Business Insurance For The Self-Employed

More and more Americans are leaving their cubicles to work on their own. Well, why not? You decide how to run your business. You decide when to work. Who is on your team is up to you. Those are some great perks. So it's not surprising that there are 15 million self-employed professionals in the…

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