One of the biggest accomplishments of the Affordable Care Act was mandating that preventive care services should be free-of-charge for consumers. There are numerous benefits of free preventive care: for individuals, this includes lower personal... (Read More)

Do you need health insurance coverage but you’re unable to get it through your employer? Don’t panic. There are other options for you, which are best discussed with a health insurance broker. Knowledge If you have trouble understanding... (Read More)

Whether this is your first time shopping for your own health insurance or you've been with an HMO company for most of your life and you're considering a switch, don't jump into a PPO insurance plan before evaluating these pros and cons to see if... (Read More)

When you first meet with a health insurance broker, you’ll probably have a lot of questions. But don’t be surprised if THEY have some questions for YOU. In fact, they should – it’s part of what makes them a skilled professional. Take a look... (Read More)

You get once-yearly health checks and dental cleanings every six months. But when was the last time you had your eyes checked? Many people put off regular eye exams because they are busy or think it's an unnecessary cost. But yearly eye exams can... (Read More)

On the national healthcare exchange, Gold plans usually cost more, but are they worth it? See what Gold – and the other metal categories – have to offer. Bronze If your biggest concern is low monthly premiums, the Bronze category is... (Read More)

When you’re looking at health insurance plans, you may know WHAT you want, but do you know for how LONG? Maybe you or a spouse has a new job with health insurance, but that won’t begin for a few more months. Maybe you have a few bucks to pay... (Read More)

Think people switch jobs primarily to earn more money? Think again. Gallup studies have found that about 50% of 7,200 adults surveyed left a job “to get away from their manager.” Other surveys show that money is often the second, third or fourth... (Read More)

Health plans today typically offer a variety of preventive care benefits. However, it's estimated that only half of all Americans take advantage of preventive healthcare. Many people are simply too busy or don't realize they have some important... (Read More)

Your smart phone is a source of entertainment, a way to keep in touch with friends and family, and an increasingly valuable business tool. But with so much personal information on those handy devices, crooks are trying every way they can to hack... (Read More)