Add a new custom to the October traditions of Halloween candy, costumes and setting back your clocks: The end of Daylight Savings Time is the perfect time to change the batteries in your smoke alarms and to check the readiness of your fire extinguishers. Smoke alarms are commonplace in homes, but fire extinguishers are still Read More
Only You Can Prevent Home Fires
Posted on: October 7, 2013
Today marks the beginning of National Fire Prevention Safety Week! Use this infographic from our friends at Trusted Choice as a guide for protecting your home from a fire. Steps to Prevent Fires Oct. 7-13 is National Fire Prevention Week. In 2010, there were 3,100 unintentional deaths related to fire, smoke and flames, according to the National Read More
Healthcare Costs, Co-pays and Coinsurance
Posted on: October 3, 2013
Your healthcare costs are an important factor to consider when you want to buy health insurance, and you have a number of options for managing those costs. You can choose to pay a higher deductible to lower your regular premiums, which means you need to pay that deductible amount for doctor’s visits and medical bills Read More
What is Health Insurance?
Posted on: October 2, 2013
Health insurance is a type of coverage that can protect you from the full expense of regular health care, as well as the costs of medical and surgical procedures. In exchange for paying a premium, your insurance company will cover the costs of your healthcare and certain types of medical procedures. Health plans may be Read More
How Does the Affordable Health Care Act Affect Your Health Insurance?
Posted on: October 1, 2013
The Affordable Health Care Act is an extensive overhaul of the healthcare system designed to ensure that everyone’s basic needs are met and those with pre-existing conditions can get the care they need. To fully understand what this legislation means to you, talk to a qualified agent and get your questions answered. We recommend our Read More