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DENTAL
Discount dental plans are designed for individuals and families looking
to save money on dental care services. Participating providers in the
dental plans we offer have agreed to accept a discounted fee as
payment-in-full for services performed. As a plan member, you simply
show your membership card when visiting any participating plan provider
to receive dental services at discounted fees.
INDIVIDUAL
Individual and family health insurance is a type of health insurance
coverage that is made available to individuals, families, or children
only, rather than to employer groups or organizations. Given the
option, most people would prefer to have their employer provide group
health insurance coverage due to cost. But, if this is not an option
for you, it is still important for you to seek coverage and can be a
good choice if your employment may change. Sometimes the cost to add a
spouse or dependant is very expensive so individual coverage may be a
good fit. Individual insurance is purchased directly from an insurance
company, through an agent. When you apply for individual insurance, you
are evaluated in terms of how much risk you present. This is done
through a series of medical questions. Your risk potential determines
whether you qualify, and how much your insurance will cost. Individual
health insurance can be denied, may exclude pre-existing conditions and
may have waivers.
INTERNATIONAL/TRAVEL-
Travel medical coverage is available for trips ranging from 5 days to
12 months (with some plans offering continuing coverage options) and is
available to US and Non-US Citizens worldwide. Up to $1,000,000 in
travel medical coverage is available. You can choose from a variety of
travel medical policies, from a number of industry-leading carriers. We
make obtaining travel medical coverage simple, fast and hassle-free.
LONG TERM CARE
Long
term care is an insurance policy to help with the cost related to
receiving care, due to the inability of taking care for one self.
Generally, to an insurance policy pay for LTC, you must get
verification that you either need help with the actives of daily living
(eating, bathing, dressing, transferring, continence) or that you
suffer fro a cognitive impairment. There are Tax-Qualified and non
Tax-qualified plans. Your policy may help pay for cost associated with
nursing homes, assisted living facilities or in home care. There are a
number of factors such as your elimination period, your benefit period
and the type of plan purchased that will affect the premium charged.
Due to various needs by clients, it is hard to recommend a certain plan
until all information is gathered. We work with a number of carriers to
find a plan to fit you needs.
MEDICARE
The federally sponsored program originating in 1966 to provide health
care for seniors and retirees. Currently, once you have been employed
and qualify for social security you are eligible for Medicare on the
1st day of the month of your 65th birthday. You may also qualify for
Medicare if you are receiving social security for two years following a
disability. There are two options you need to consider once you have
received your Parts A & B Medicare benefits. First, is a
traditional supplement to Medicare. This will give you the greatest
flexibility in providers and will allow you to receive benefits
anywhere throughout the US. However, the drawback is the premium
involved and, if elected you will need to add a Part D prescription
Drug plan.
The second and less expensive option is a Medicare Advantage Plan. This
involves assigning your Medicare benefits directly to an insurance
company. The advantage is lower monthly premiums and the plan may
include a Part D drug benefit. However, you will be subject to
co-payments when you use these plans and you may have a network of
providers in which you must utilize. Your benefits may also be limited
outside your service area. The right plan will depend upon your
individual circumstance.
SHORT TERM MEDICAL
This is temporary health insurance that offers coverage for a short
time period – i.e., 30-185 days. Short term health insurance is ideal
for individuals who experience a gap in their health insurance
coverage. Many short-term health insurance policyholders are between
jobs, waiting for employer group coverage, laid off, on strike, recent
college graduates or seasonal employees.
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