Connecticut Cracks Down on Illegal Health Insurance PlansThe state of Connecticut cracked down on a number of unlicensed
health insurance plans and agents this month. The Insurance
Department issued warnings to consumers to check the licensing
of any firm before doing business. The targeted illegal heath
plans were primarily offered to small businesses through their
professional industry associations. The health plans claimed
that since they were not fully insured and operated in multiple
states Connecticut’s strict insurance regulations did not app... Continue reading ‘’ »
How to Save Up to 70% on Health Insurance PremiumsAre you tired of paying too much for health insurance premiums?
Only 5 or 6 years ago health insurance seemed very affordable
with fantastic coverage to match. Well, if you’re an individual
or family who pays for health insurance today chances are you’re
literally getting punched in the pocket book, and it hurts.
Dramatically health insurance has changed over the last five
years and this article will no doubt arm you with the knowledge
you need to get the most out of your next health insura... Continue reading ‘’ »
Health Insurance for the Self-EmployedHaving health insurance and being able to afford it is a great
concern for many who leave a corporate job to run their own
business.
The national crisis in health coverage is hitting the small
business owners especially hard. About 24 million small-business
employees and their families are uninsured, according to a study
by the Kaiser Family Foundation.
After you leave your employer you may elect to continue to
receive coverage in the employer's group plan at your expense
for up to 18 months. T... Continue reading ‘’ »
Solve Your Health Care Headaches With A PEO!Solve Your Health Care Headaches With A PEO!
There are many complications to being a small business owner but
none so pressing as the need for health, dental and life
insurance. Many small business owners obtain coverage through
the employment of their spouse. However, there are just as many
small business owners who are not married, whose spouse is also
self employed or not offered benefits through their employer.
Another option for a small business owner is to partner with a
Professional Emplo... Continue reading ‘’ »
Consumer Directed Health PlansMost of you have heard about “consumer directed health plans”.
The Bush administration has been a strong supporter of this
concept as a way to get a handle on soaring healthcare costs.
The recent inaugeration of Mr. Bush signals that consumer
directed health plans will increasingly make up a larger
percentage of group medical plans over the next several years.
In the past, consumer directed plan designs have taken on many
forms: Medical Savings Accounts (MSAs), Flexible Spending
Accounts (FS... Continue reading ‘’ »