Health Insurance and Retirement: What You Need to Know
When you think about retirement, you probably think about saving enough money to enjoy your Golden Years. Leaning on a substantially funded nest egg allows you to pursue a few items on a bucket list that can include enjoying a new hobby and traveling to a place you...
6 Updates Coming to Open Enrollment 2022
Change is typically a good thing, but it can become confusing when discussing the open enrollment period established by the passage of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Open enrollment represents a period of about six weeks when Americans sign up for health insurance or...
Health Insurance After Death of a Spouse
Losing a spouse has a significant impact on your household finances. Perhaps you lost a substantial source of income or the ability to grow your spouse’s retirement plan. One financial ramification that requires your immediate attention concerns health insurance. If...
Everything You Need to Know About Open Enrollment 2022
As we head into fall, our attention turns to the changing colors of the leaves, the alluring scent of warm apple cider, and the action on the gridiron at the high school, college, and professional levels. Our attention also needs to turn to the open enrollment period...
Benefits of Working With a Health Insurance Broker vs. Agent
If you are shopping for health insurance, you probably consider the journey to be a frustrating experience. Not only do the rules for purchasing health insurance seem to change every year, but the number of confusing terms can be maddening. Premium Deductible...
Special Enrollment Periods: Having a Baby and Health Insurance
“You’re having a baby.” It is life’s most significant event. Giving birth to a newborn child dramatically changes the life of the mother. Do you set up a room for the new member of your family, or do you start shopping for a larger place to live? What about work and...
Special Enrollment Periods: Getting Married and Health Insurance
As the big day fast approaches, you and your soon-to-be spouse have more than enough on your plate. From changes in the wedding ceremony to unexpected last-minute RSVPs for the reception, the last thing on your mind is health insurance. It might not be on your mind...
Do I Qualify for Subsidized Health Insurance?
One of the main reasons for the passage of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) was to make having health insurance mandatory for all Americans, with just a few exemptions allowed. Whether you receive health insurance from your employer or through a government-run program...
What You Need to Know About Special Enrollment Periods
When the calendar turns to November 1 for the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the next six weeks of the official enrollment period fly by faster than a James Harden shake and bake move to the basket. If you missed the Open Enrollment Period (OEP) for a Health Insurance...
Finding Affordable Health Insurance in 2021
Got affordable health insurance? In an era of skyrocketing healthcare costs, it might seem that finding affordable health insurance in 2021 is about as likely as the United States Congress agreeing on a bipartisan budget. However, you have plenty of options out there...
