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POLL: Opinion on ACA

By Nicci Troiani | September 11, 2014

Kaiser Family Foundation reports that the public opinion on ACA continues to be more unfavorable than favorable. According to their report, 47% view the law as unfavorable and 35% have a favorable view. The other 19% did not give an opinion.     When asked about how the ACA has impacted them personally, 56 percent…

Good News for the Medicare-Age Group!

By Nicci Troiani | August 22, 2014

According to InsuranceForums.net, the Medicare-aged group has some good news coming its way.  We summarize the three main points here, or you can skip below to read the original article.   1. Alzheimer’s cases are declining According to the Framingham study “Among people 60 and older, new cases of Alzheimer’s were 44% lower in the 2006 to…

2015 Health Insurance Premium Increases by State

By Nicci Troiani | August 14, 2014

 As we inch closer to open enrollment, we are starting to look at premium estimates for the second year of the health insurance exchange. The 29  states that have publicly released their increases vary widely. Missouri has yet to release initial rate filling information. This information does not include premium tax credits, which is available…

Protect Your Paycheck with Disability Insurance

By Nicci Troiani | August 6, 2014

    If your work doesn’t provide disability insurance as a benefit, talking to an insurance adviser is a good idea. You can’t plan for a coming disaster, but you can be prepared. Knowing what will be covered if disaster strikes will help you and your family plan for the worst. You can always talk…

What does America think about Life Insurance?

By Nicci Troiani | July 16, 2014

Do you fall into that that group? If you want to know more about life insurance, but don’t have it or are concerned that you don’t have enough, it’s worth getting a quote. Did you know that you can get a cost-free quote from an insurance agent at IGO? Just click here     At…

July 1- Articles you need to read

By Nicci Troiani | July 1, 2014

Over the month of June, we’ve run into some great articles that we wanted to share. From being on top of enrollment dates for individual insurance, to exploring why millennials need life insurance to a poll of workers giving their opinion on the Affordable Care Act and employee wellness programs- you’ll find it here.  1.…

How Does Dental Insurance Compare to Everyday Expenses?

By Nicci Troiani | June 25, 2014

When considering dental insurance, it helps to put the cost in perspective. This great infographic was found on dentistryiq.com and was created by Lauren Burns: Did you know you can request a dental insurance quote right on our website? Click here to get your quote

Dental Insurance: Do I need it?

By Nicci Troiani | June 17, 2014

With the Affordable Care Act now well into play, we are all now required to have health insurance but the new law does not apply to dental insurance. So do you need a stand-alone dental plan if your current health plan doesn’t cover it? Here are some questions to ask yourself:   Do I need…

Public Opinion of the Affordable Care Act: Infographic

By Nicci Troiani | June 4, 2014

 Whether you have an opinion about the Affordable Care Act or not, there is no denying that it the policy has been a major change to America’s health insurance industry. The below infographic was found on the Kaiser Family Foundation site and gives us some insight into what America thinks about the plan.     Do…

2015 Marketplace Enrollment Dates and Deadlines

By Nicci Troiani | May 20, 2014

The following dates and deadlines were found via Zane Benefits (Click here to read the original). Each state’s dealines will vary. This article is based on the guidelines for the federally-run exchanges, dates for your state run exchanges may be similar, or possibly earlier.   2015 Dates and Deadlines November 15, 2014: Open enrollment begins…

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