Latest Personal Health Articles
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Personal Lines
When Your Insurance Company Won’t Pay (And What to Do)
According to a report put out by the Insurance Information Institute, in the first half of 2020, catastrophe-related property and casualty insurance claims totalled…
By: Janice Tober
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Personal Lines
COBRA Insurance: What It Is and If It’s Right for You
One of the biggest benefits that many companies offer to their employees is access to a group health insurance policy. Group health insurance is generally cheaper than…
By: Mark Cussen | CFP, CMFC
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Personal Lines
Having a Baby? Here’s How Your Insurance Needs Will Change
A new baby will cause many changes to occur in your life within a short time frame. While most of these changes are fun and exciting, some are stressful, such as making…
By: Maurice Draine
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Personal Lines
How to Lower Your Health Insurance Rates
These days, everyone's mind is on their wallets, and we welcome any chance to save some money. At the same time, we all know that it's important not to skimp out…
By: Jacques Wong
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Personal Lines
How to Make Sure Your Insurance Will Cover Mental Health Services
According to reports from the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), approximately 1 in 5 adults in the United States experience the effects of mental illness each…
By: Maurice Draine
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Personal Lines
6 Key Things to Know About Dental Insurance
Dental plans are designed to share the cost of dental treatment between the insurer and the insured. Most plans cover 50 percent or more of the cost of dental services,…
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Personal Lines
Working a Freelance Job? Consider These 3 Health Insurance Options
The number of people working as freelancers is rising steadily. In 2016, roughly 53 million Americans engaged in some kind of freelance work, making up an astounding 35…
By: Bennett O'Brien | Freelance Writer
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Personal Lines
10 Tips for Choosing the Right Health Insurance Policy
Choosing appropriate health coverage is not a rosy affair, and healthcare reform has made the situation even worse. But here are 10 perennial tips that will help you…
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Personal Lines
10 Things You Need to Know About Health Insurance in the United States
Getting sick is bad enough, but the expense of getting treatment can put a real strain on your finances. Health insurance, thankfully, can help you get the medical care…
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Personal Lines
How Your Health Insurance Pays Healthcare Expenses
Depending on the specific terms of your policy and the type of service you receive, you will likely be required to pay a portion of your healthcare costs. In addition to…
By: Claire Boyte-White | Vice President
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Personal Lines
Medical Concierge and Insurance Broker: What’s the difference?
If you find yourself hospitalized with the prospect of needing some serious care, it can help to have someone in your corner. Someone that knows all the insurance lingo…
By: Rob McBroom
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Personal Lines
The Basics of Critical Illness Insurance
Critical illness insurance offers financial protection to the policyholder against the risk of developing certain serious health conditions. These may include severe…
By: Bennett O'Brien | Freelance Writer
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