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Even if you have Medicare Parts A and B coverage, you may still need extra coverage for your prescription drugs. So, like a lot of people with Medicare, you might be looking at Medicare Part D, especially Medicare Silverscript, which is the cheapest way to cover prescription drugs on the market. It's not surprising that…

The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) is a set period of time where you can change your Medicare benefits. Every year, the AEP lasts from October 15 to December 7. If you didn't sign up for a Medicare Advantage plan or a Medicare prescription drug plan when you first became eligible for Medicare (during your…

We know it’s hard to think about your child’s death; after all, every parent hopes their children will have a long, healthy life. So, it’s understandable if buying life insurance for your kids doesn’t seem like a priority. However, as a parent you have to constantly prepare for the unexpected. Buying life insurance is typically…

Although workers’ compensation is generally for employers to have for their employees it also covers you if you’re self-employed, such as an independent contractor. Just because you work for yourself doesn’t always mean workers’ compensation is optional for you. Almost every state requires that companies give workers' compensation insurance to their employees. Each state has…

Americans can make changes to their health insurance plans every year starting on November 1st. It's important to take advantage of this because a lot can happen in your life over the course of a year. Like having a child, getting married, or changing jobs. All of which could mean that you need to change…

Workers’ compensation and disability insurance are similar policies, but workers’ compensation covers both the company and the employee from injuries and illnesses that happen at work. While disability insurance covers an employee for medical problems that happen outside of work. Workers’ compensation insurance and disability both help workers who are sick or hurt and can’t work…

When choosing whether or not they should accept your life insurance application, insurance companies look at a number of things. Some of these things are your age, your job, your habits, your general health, and your mental state. Mental health affects many of us, with about 57.8 million American adults having a depression, anxiety, or…

A term life insurance policy is great for you and your family if you need life insurance, but only want it for a certain amount of time, like while you are paying off your mortgage. You buy this kind of coverage to protect you for a certain amount of time that you choose. You can…

Workers' compensation insurance can help pay for medical care for workers who get sick or hurt on the job. But what happens if a person gets hurt on the job and dies because of it? If an employee passes away due to a work injury or illness, workers’ compensation provides death benefits that may offer…

Like a Health Maintenance Organization (HMO), An Exclusive Provider Organization (EPO) health insurance plan only lets you see doctors and go to hospitals in its network. One good thing about the EPO health plans is that you usually don’t need a referral to see a specialist. This speeds up the process if you know what…

Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) is here, so don’t worry if you missed your initial enrollment period, you’ve got time! You’ve probably seen all the ads urging anyone eligible to enroll or make changes, but what is the AEP, and how can you make sure you’re enrolling in the right plan? Well, you’re in the…

Employers who want to give their employees health care perks can choose between a fully insured health plan and a self-funded health plan. Even though the two approaches have a lot in common, they are also very different. Each has its own pros and cons. A fully-insured group health plan is one where the company…

The health insurance Open Enrollment Period (OEP) is coming, and you might feel a little lost. It can be hard to sort through all of the different health insurance options in your area, but you know that you and your family need health insurance to stay healthy. Don’t worry though. You can always work with…

If you’re having eye problems, you may wonder, is an ophthalmologist covered by my medical insurance or do I need vision insurance? In short, most ophthalmologists accept both medical and vision insurance, depending on the type of services you need. Vision insurance covers your optical needs, such as annual eye exams, eyeglasses, and contact lenses.…

Want to spend less on health insurance? You’re not alone! Most of us feel like health care costs go up every year, making it harder and harder to save money. Health insurance is the most expensive part of healthcare for nearly everyone, but if you think that the cost of health insurance is a reason…

Businesses can fail, and when they do, their customers are often left wondering what they should do next. The same goes for life insurance companies. Life insurance companies can go out of business, leaving their policyholders with a lot of questions. Mostly about what will happen to the policy they’ve been paying into and how…

When it comes to life insurance, married people have two choices, individual policies or joint policies. Most couples buy separate policies for each person. But for some couples it makes more sense to get a single policy that covers both people. Choosing to buy a policy together you can buy a joint policy or a…

Everyone needs health insurance to cover them in case of an emergency or unexpected illnesses. It’s also best to have health insurance for things like checkups and medications that keep you from getting sick in the first place. Unfortunately, there are so many choices in health plans that it can be hard to figure out…