We have a breadth of knowledge in several all types of health insurance, but it’s always nice to know where you want to begin the conversation. Click to see a brief summary of each type of medical insurance we often assist with, and reach out when you’re ready to chat in detail.
The ACA Marketplace plans provide a robust selection of health insurance options that cover a wide range of essential health benefits, such as doctor visits, hospital stays, and prescription drugs. With subsidies available based on your income, these plans are designed to make comprehensive healthcare more accessible and affordable for individuals and families.
Whether you’re looking for a plan with low monthly premiums or one with lower out-of-pocket costs, we’ll help you find the right fit.
Underwritten health insurance plans are customized based on your individual health profile, allowing you to potentially secure lower premiums if you’re in good health. These plans often require a medical questionnaire, which means they offer more personalized coverage options compared to standard plans.
If you’re someone who takes proactive steps to maintain your health, an underwritten plan could provide you with significant savings while still offering the coverage you need.
Health Share plans offer a community-driven approach to managing healthcare expenses, where members share each other’s medical costs. These plans are often faith-based and can be a more affordable alternative to traditional insurance, especially if you align with the values of the Health Share community. While not technically insurance, Health Share plans offer a way to pool resources with like-minded individuals, providing coverage for many medical expenses while promoting a sense of shared responsibility and support.
Short-term health insurance is perfect for those in transitional phases of life, such as between jobs, recent graduates, or waiting for other coverage to begin.
These plans offer temporary coverage, and provide essential protection against unexpected medical expenses. While they may not cover pre-existing conditions or offer as comprehensive benefits as long-term plans, they are a cost-effective solution to ensure you’re covered when you need it most.
Indemnity health insurance, also known as “fee-for-service,” allows you the freedom to choose any healthcare provider without being tied to a network. These plans pay a set amount for specific medical services on claim, giving you more control over your healthcare decisions. Indemnity plans are ideal for those who prioritize flexibility and prefer to manage their own healthcare choices, making it easier to tailor your coverage to your specific needs.
Dental insurance is designed to help you maintain your oral health by covering routine checkups, cleanings, and a wide range of dental procedures, from fillings to root canals. Regular dental care is crucial for overall health, and our dental plans make it affordable to keep your teeth and gums in top shape. Whether you’re looking for basic preventive care or more comprehensive coverage, we offer plans that suit your needs and budget.
Vision insurance ensures that you can take care of your eyes without worrying about the cost. From annual eye exams to prescription glasses and contact lenses, our vision plans provide the coverage you need to keep your eyesight sharp.
We understand how important clear vision is for your daily life, and our plans offer access to a wide network of eye care professionals, making it easy and affordable to get the care you need.
Supplemental insurance is designed to enhance your existing health coverage by providing additional benefits that help cover out-of-pocket expenses. Whether you need extra protection for hospital stays, accidents, or critical illnesses, these plans offer financial support when unexpected medical events occur. Supplemental insurance acts as a safety net, giving you peace of mind knowing that you’re prepared for life’s surprises without straining your finances.
Life insurance provides essential financial protection for your loved ones in the event of your passing, helping to cover expenses like funeral costs, outstanding debts, and even future financial needs. With options like term life insurance, which provides coverage for a specific period, or whole life insurance, which offers lifelong protection, you can choose the plan that best fits your situation. Life insurance is a vital part of financial planning, ensuring that your family is supported and secure no matter what the future holds.
Medicare Supplement plans, or Medigap, are designed to work alongside Original Medicare by covering additional costs like copayments, coinsurance, and deductibles. These plans provide a more predictable way to manage your healthcare expenses, reducing the out-of-pocket costs that can arise with traditional Medicare. If you want to maintain the freedom to choose your healthcare providers while minimizing unexpected medical bills, a Medicare Supplement plan could be the perfect solution.
Medicare Advantage plans are an all-in-one alternative to Original Medicare, offering the same benefits along with additional coverage like dental, vision, and prescription drugs. These plans are provided by private insurance companies and often include extra perks like wellness programs and gym memberships. With Medicare Advantage, you get the convenience of comprehensive coverage under a single plan, making it easier to manage your healthcare and stay healthy as you age.
Bill takes the time to explain in details especially with my situation where I have a pre-existing condition. Most insurance folks tell me what I want to hear, but not what I need to hear. Bill is very forthright determining if staying with a Cobra plan is better than selling me a plan his business provides. I appreciate his honest & straight forward approach - even if it's not what I want to hear. Nowadays that is so refreshing. Absolutely love Bill!!!
Bill and Ashley are amazing! I can’t stand dealing with insurance stuff but they made it as pleasant as possible. Bill was extremely informative, helped educate me, and truly provided us options that made sense for me and my family. I wouldn’t go anywhere else for insurance and highly recommend!
First time buying coverage for myself and spouse in 20 years. Bill is VERY knowledgeable and has a structured process to help you sift through the 100's of available insurance products to determine the best one for you. Highly recommended.
Ashley and Bill were incredible to work with. They are kind, knowledgeable and detail oriented. They took a lot of time going over what the best plan for us was. I didn’t feel rushed or pressured to make a decision. Even after our plan was in place they were still available for questions. I highly recommend their services
Bill and Ashley are amazing! I can’t stand dealing with insurance stuff but they made it as pleasant as possible. Bill was extremely informative, helped educate me, and truly provided us options that made sense for me and my family. I wouldn’t go anywhere else for insurance and highly recommend!
Bill is a total blessing! He makes the whole confusing, scary, headache of insurance actually make sense and ours your mind at ease! If I could give 1,000,000 gold stars, I would!
There’s no shame in asking questions. In fact, we encourage them. Here are some of the most frequent things we’re asked as well as some common misconceptions we clear up.
While there are many different types of health insurance on the individual market, most do NOT cover pre-existing conditions. The term “pre-existing condition” refers to any condition, symptom, etc. that existed prior to the effective date. Each type of plan has its own determined policy outline as to how it will (or will not) provide coverage for pre-existing conditions.
“ObamaCare” is a colloquial term that refers to plans that meet the requirements of the Affordable Care Act legislation. Everyone is eligible for these plans. However, estimated taxable income is utilized to determine how much assistance one is eligible for, if any.
You can cancel a plan any time you like. And most of the off-exchange plans can be written any time during the year. However, they do come with restrictions on coverage. Enrollment eligibility for ACA/Marketplace plans is limited to the Open Enrollment Period, unless you have a qualified life event.
Many don’t know the difference, but it’s dangerous when someone thinks they know, and are incorrect. The difference between an HMO and a PPO lies in how the plan performs should you end up at a medical facility that is out-of-network. With a PPO, a secondary set of benefits provides coverage in this event. However, with an HMO, there is typically no coverage at all outside of the network.
This term is often misunderstood as the point at which the insurance plan “takes over” payment for medical expenses. That is actually what is referred to as the “maximum out-of-pocket”. More specifically, the deductible is the financial threshold one must meet before the plan starts contributing at a predetermined percentage for any expenses subject to the deductible. Unfortunately, there are many off-exchange plans that offer “no annual deductible” as a benefit, which is misleading and dangerous as these plans usually have no maximum out-of-pocket, and therefore, no catastrophic coverage at all.
Health insurance is not intended to make medical care less expensive, but rather cap annual expenses in the event of catastrophic loss. Increasing comprehensive care to include low cost copays can be done, but is more expensive.
Carriers are large insurance companies that host hundreds of networks. Providers may contract with some networks within a particular carrier, but not all. So, while a provider may accept some plans with a particular carrier, they may not accept others from the same carrier. Always check.
Many refer to non-ACA plans as “private” health insurance, and ACA plans as “government” insurance. However, the ACA/Marketplace is made up of ONLY private plans, as well. The only “government” plans are Medicare, Medicaid, and VA Benefits.
Many people think they don’t qualify for monthly premium assistance on the ACA/Marketplace, when they actually do.
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