May 8, 2020
AgencyCMS released new enrollment flexibility – (SEP) is relevant to COVID-19
We are an essential business and are open to help meet your healthcare needs. We continue to offer Medicare and Part D Rx plans. Since social distancing has effected how people meet, we are available to to speak to you by phone and mail out the information to the interested individuals. We can also meet […]
May 6, 2020
AgencySpecial Election Period for COVID 19
SEP Notice! 2020 Compliance Communication SEP Notice for Individuals Affected by Covid-19 CMS has officially announced an SEP is available for individuals affected by COVID-19. This SEP is available nationwide to residents of all states, tribes, territories, and the District of Columbia. The SEP can be used until June 30, 2020 under the […]
April 30, 2020
AgencyCOVID – 19 UPDATE
Here are a few COVID-19 updates related to New York State. New York Safety Precautions Effective immediately, employees working at an essential business must wear a face covering when coming in contact with the public or a customer. New York Health Provider Immunity Effective immediately, the Emergency Disaster Treatment Protection Act provides immunity […]
April 30, 2020
AgencyWhat Is Surprise Medical Billing
What is surprise medical billing? Surprise billing or unanticipated billing are terms being used to describe circumstances when a patient receives services from an out-of-network provider, at an in-network facility and is billed for those services. Surprise bills can be very costly for patients. For example, a patient goes into an emergency room at an in-network hospital […]
April 16, 2020
AgencyCOVID – 19 How are my Employee Benefits Effected If You Get Furloughed or Laid off
If your furloughed, you remain an employee with the company and can return to your job when the company decides to reopen, however, you are not getting paid. It’s essentially a temporary, unpaid leave of absence. Most states, including NYS, allows furloughed employees to apply for unemployment insurance. Your employer is still allowed to maintain your […]
April 16, 2020
AgencyWhat You Need To Know About COVID-19 And Ways to Cope
Coronavirus (COVID-19) How to Protect Yourself & Others The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus. The virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person. Between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet). Through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs, […]
May 6, 2019
AgencyFinding Health Insurance Before Medicare Kicks In
Savvy Senior: Finding health insurance before Medicare kicks in Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book. (Savvy Senior) Jim Miller Correspondent I will be retiring in a few months and need to get some health insurance for my wife and me until we can enroll in Medicare. […]
April 22, 2019
AgencyDoes Medicare Cover Vision Services?
Columnists Savvy Seniors March 30, 2019 Does Medicare Covers Vision Services? Posted By: admin By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, I will be enrolling in Medicare in a few months, and would like to know how Medicare covers vision services? I currently have vision insurance through my employer but will lose it when I retire. Looking […]
April 18, 2019
AgencyMick Jagger Saved By US Healthcare, Eschews Socialized Medicine In UK
Legendary Rolling Stones lead singer Mick Jagger underwent successful heart surgery last week, days after announcing the postponement of an upcoming North American tour. The British citizen secured cutting-edge treatment, receiving a transcatheter aortic valve replacement. The surgery took place only days after Jagger complained about chest pains. Americans keep hearing that the United Kingdom’s healthcare […]
March 13, 2019
AgencyCentury Benefits Group Earns 2018 Constant Contact All Star Award
Century Benefits Group Earns 2018 Constant Contact All Star Award Recognized Among Top 10 Percent of Customers Driving Powerful Email Marketing Results Rochester, NY — March 13, 2019 – Century Benefits Group – Employee Benefits Advisors has been named a 2018 All Star Award winner by Constant Contact, an Endurance International Group company and a leader […]