3 Ways Life Insurance Can Help with Estate Planning
Posted: March 7, 2022
3 Ways Life Insurance Can Help with Estate PlanningEstate planning is not just for those who plan to retire, or the elderly – this process is a crucial issue for anyone who wants to protect their assets and their loved ones. Life insurance is one of the most effective estate planning tools, no matter the size or value of your estate. You may be in the process of purchasing a home for your...
How Medicare Supplemental Insurance Saves You Money
Posted: March 6, 2022
How Medicare Supplemental Insurance Saves You MoneyMedical Supplemental Insurance, which is also called “Medigap insurance,” covers the coinsurance and copay costs that are paid out-of-pocket with Original Medicare. Original Medicare covers Medicare Part A and Part B (inpatient hospital costs and outpatient medical costs). While you are now covered for the medical and hospital care you need, you will pay a portion of the cost yourself, including copays, coinsurance, and deductibles....
What Is Captive Insurance and How Does It Work?
Posted: February 28, 2022
What Is Captive Insurance and How Does It Work?A captive insurance company is a subsidiary owned by a parent organization, established primarily to insure its owner. The captive insurer writes insurance policies for the parent organization and does not insure any other company. It provides risk mitigation for the parent company or a group of related companies. A captive insurance company may be formed: When a parent company is unable to find a...
How to Read a Summary of Benefits and Coverage
Posted: February 25, 2022
How to Read a Summary of Benefits and CoverageThe Summary of Benefits and Coverage (SBC) was created under the Affordable Care Act. It was designed as a standardized tool to help you better understand what is covered by your health plan or to directly compare different health insurance plans. The following is a guide on how to read a Summary of Benefits and Coverage. General Plan Information At the top of the SBC...
Insure the Ones You Love
Posted: February 22, 2022
Insure the Ones You LoveFebruary is Insure Your Love Month. This is the seventh year of the Insure Your Love Campaign, coordinated by Life Happens. Buying life insurance to protect the ones you care about is an expression of love. Valentine’s Day falls in February, which makes it the perfect time to remind people of the need for proper life insurance planning to benefit their loved ones. Why Is...