Reuters recently reported that big companies have already started making changes to ensure that their health plans are compliant with changes mandated by the health reform. The National Business Group on Health issued a survey to some of its largest members to gain insight as to how these companies and poising themselves for the change.
Reuters Reports: Health Reform Spurs Change Read More »
Did you get your Small Group Agent Certification at the June FWAHU meeting? If not, but you hold certain designations, you can apply for the certification without doing a class or exam.
Small Group Certification: Another Option Read More »
One of TAHU\’s initiatives is to help enroll eligible children in the Children\’s Health Insurance Plan, and several FWAHU members have already devoted time to this important project. Here\’s the latest update from the Tarrant County CHIP Coalition.
CHIP Update: Enroll DFW Read More »
Relationships are the basis of your business. With the power of online video, you have the ability to express what makes you and your business unique before you even meet a prospect face-to-face. You can share the person behind the business – the person that both creates and sustains the relationships.
The Power of You(Tube) Read More »
The passage of HR 3590 really should have little impact on HSAs, but here are two changes that you should be aware of. Both go into effect January 1st, 2011.
Health Reform: Impact on HSAs Read More »
Your clients deserve the best possible guidance for their health insurance needs. An RHU and REBC is a qualified professional who can provide specialized insight and help their client select the appropriate individual and group health insurance plans.
RHU and REBC Programs Read More »
Friends with Benefits is a social networking group designed to help people in the employee benefits industry meet and network with their colleagues. Through the group, you can ask insurance questions, share opinions about health reform, swap stories about recent happy hours, and plan your next networking event.
New LinkedIn networking group: Friends with Benefits Read More »
To achieve lower healthcare costs for employers and consumers, it is critical that they be educated on the actual cost of care and how to optimize the discounts available within their network. It is time to take advantage of the lower costs available within a Managed Care network and force healthcare providers to compete on both quality and cost. (article by Scott Schoenvogel, CE, Compass Professional Health Services)
I Have Health Insurance – Why Should I Shop for My Health Care? Read More »
The average employee health insurance cost for family coverage is $12,106 and many employers are facing increases as high as 30% this year. Understanding the causes of these out-of-control healthcare costs is vital to CFOs, benefits managers and insurance brokers. (article by Dr. Eric Bricker)
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The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services have proposed new rules governing the sale and solicitation of Medicare Advantage plans. Medicare Advantage plans are private health plan options, sometimes referred to as Part C, that provide all Medicare-covered health care to those who have Medicare Part A and Part B.
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