Archive for March 2014
Individuals Who “Tried” To Buy Health Insurance Before Deadline Will Have More Time
In the words of 18th century British education writer William Edward Hickson: “If at first you don’t succeed, Try, try, try again.” The Obama administration is taking those words to heart, allowing individuals who might have had issues applying for coverage on HealthCare.gov more time to get covered. Only those who say they had issues enrolling…
> Keep ReadingCan I Really Get Health Insurance For $96 Per Month?
I’ve been receiving about an email a week from the health insurance marketplace promoting the fact that a 27 year old in Florida could purchase health insurance for as little as $96 per month. Really?! That sounds like an incredible deal. My wife, who’s 27 years old, is currently paying $305 per month for her…
> Keep ReadingMark and Alecia Bailey Honored With Community Service Award
Mark and Alecia Bailey received the 2014 Community Service Award from Caring Hands – Caring Community on Thursday. Given since 1998, the award recognizes the extraordinary commitment of people who share themselves with community needs. Christine Chapman, President of the All American Air Charitable Foundation, introduced Mark and Alecia before they received the award. “You…
> Keep ReadingThe Only Way You Can Get Health Insurance After the March 31 Deadline
We’re now a little more than 2 weeks out from the end of the health insurance open enrollment period and It’s starting to look as if the Obama administration will not extend the March 31st deadline. The inaugural open enrollment period has been plagued by technical difficulties and a great deal of public misunderstanding. However,…
> Keep ReadingHow To Choose the Right Metal Level for Your Health Insurance Plan
Cost is usually a decisive factor for individuals and families shopping for a health insurance policy. All of the plans offered on the Health Insurance Marketplace and through most of the carriers are qualified health plans (QHPs), meaning that they have been certified and contain the essential health benefits (EHBs) required by the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The differences…
> Keep ReadingHealth Insurance Open Enrollment Ends On March 31 (and Why You Should Care)
If you think you’ll be eligible for a health insurance subsidy in any way, now is the time to secure your coverage for 2014. That’s because the Open Enrollment period for individuals and families searching for health insurance through the Marketplace is coming to an end on March 31, 2014. What does this mean to…
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