SHOP Basics
SHOP Basics SHOP stands for Small Business Health Care Options Program. The SHOP allows small business owners to be able to offer Health Care coverage to their employees. In this article, we will go over SHOP basics so that you can successfully enroll in a plan for your small business. Eligibility The first step is to determine if you are even eligible for SHOP coverage. To qualify you must meet the following requirements: Have [...]
7 Factors to Consider When Purchasing Long Term Care Insurance
Factors to Consider When Purchasing Long Term Care Insurance Long term care refers to the type of care for those with chronic illnesses or disabilities. Is is when you need care on a daily basis for an extended period of time. This could vary from assistance with basic daily activities to skilled nursing care. This type of care can be expensive. There are several different solutions for paying for such care. One of these [...]
Medicare Verses Medicaid
Medicare Versus Medicaid Many people confuse Medicare and Medicaid. Though they both help cover medical expenses, they are two very different government programs. In this article, we will compare Medicare versus Medicaid. We will go over what they cover and how to qualify for one or both. Medicare Medicare is for people over the age of 65 of those with a qualifying disability. If you pay Medicare taxes on your earnings you are automatically [...]
Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs)
How Health Reimbursement Arrangements Work Health reimbursement arrangements are employer-provided benefits. They help employees cover health care expenses that are not covered by the Affordable Healthcare Act plans. In this article, we will go over the basics of how HRAs work. Funding HRAs HRAs are funded entirely by your employer. HRAs are not accounts, rather they are an agreement between you and your employer that they will reimburse you for qualified health care costs. [...]
COBRA Health Insurance Coverage
COBRA Health Insurance Coverage-The Basics COBRA health insurance coverage comes from the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act. This Act allows you to maintain health insurance coverage if you lose it through your employer. In this article, we will go over how to qualify for COBRA, what it covers, and how to manage the cost. Qualifying for COBRA To qualify for COBRA coverage, you must meet certain requirements. The first requirement is that you must [...]
7 Tips for Buying a Long-Term Care Insurance Policy
Buying a Long-Term Care Insurance Policy Long-term care insurance is not just an insurance policy to cover nursing home care (learn more about Home Care Nurses Sydney), it will help provide care for you in the event of a prolonged illness. However, the price for long-term care insurance has been on the rise and is now getting out of reach for many people. In this article, we will go over 7 tips for buying [...]