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The word is out–according to Alison Bell of the National Underwriter web site insurance commissioners in several states, including California (Thanks Mr. Poizner!) have come out with a resolution urging keeping a role for the independent agent as the PPACA (aka health care reform) moves forward. Check this short article out. Makes sense if you Continue reading →

One of the big things that was to be emphasized by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) was removing cost barriers to many preventive services. July 14th the announcement was made by the White House as to what those services are–click here for what is the current comprehensive list: Covered Services These services Continue reading →

Remember the old phrase ‘be careful what you ask for, you just might get it?’ Well, Anthem Blue Cross put out an email yesterday to agents advising us that due to the new changes resulting from the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), also known as health care reform, if you are looking for Continue reading →

In my last article I mentioned the first key point with a health savings account (HSA) that in order to use the money to pay for expenses, the expenses MUST occur after the account has been opened. Not necessarily fully funded because you can deposit money and and reimburse yourself after the fact. You just Continue reading →

Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) have been a great way to go to ”self fund’ eligible health care expenses. You can even use it for most vision and dental expenses even if you don’t have vision or dental insurance. But the reason you have an HSA usually is for the fact that the money you put Continue reading →