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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…

Big Name Drugs Going Generic

By Nicci Troiani | May 13, 2014

If you are currently on a big-name prescription drug with big name costs, you might be in luck! Many of these drugs are losing patent protection, which means that they could be soon facing generic competition. Below is  the list of popular drugs scheduled to lose U.S. market protection. ( Found on: http://www.osbornassoc.com/blog/popular_drugs_are_going_off_patent_in_2013_2016)     BRAND NAME…

Employee Feature – Don Halbur

By Nicci Troiani | April 23, 2014

Don has been in the health and life insurance industry since March of 2010 and has been with IGO since that same time.  He enjoys working with all of the great people in this area to help service their insurance needs.  Don specializes in working with the Senior market clients.  He enjoys providing them help…

Women and Life Insurance

By Nicci Troiani | March 19, 2014

This March (which is women’s month!), life insurance may not be top of mind, but this article has some startling facts.  According to the Insurance Information Institute, many women underestimate their family contributions and often lack sufficient Life Insurance. According to the article, 43% of women have no life insurance, and of those that are…

Nixpo This Weekend!

By Nicci Troiani | March 13, 2014

  Will you or someone you know be at the Nixpo event this weekend? This is the 19th year that the Nixa Chamber of Commerce has held the show and this year it sold out! Make sure to stop by the Insurance Group of the Ozark’s booth to say hi if you are at the…

Join us at the 2014 KGBX Women's show this weekend!

By Nicci Troiani | February 19, 2014

The team at IGO will be at the KGBX Women’s show this weekend to answer any questions you have about life and health insurance. Really- ask us anything! (or set up an appointment to ask us later). Where: Ozark Empire Fairgrounds E-Plex When: February 22, 2014 8 am – 4 pm  Learn more about the…

Disability and Health Insurance- How does it all work when the worst happens?

By Nicci Troiani | January 24, 2014

Becoming critically ill or injured is not something anyone wants to plan for. On top of worrying about your own health, you shouldn’t have to add the stress of finances to the mix. Preparing for just this instance will prevent you from a financial disaster if illness strikes and you’re out of work. Health Insurance Your…

Why Life Insurance Can't Wait

By Nicci Troiani | January 21, 2014

Life insurance is easy to put off. All of us at IGO see the value in doing what we do because we have been affected in some way.  Years ago one of my good friends, (I will call Kimberly), lost her husband at a young age of a heart attack, a very healthy young man.…

Employee Feature – Beth Morse

By Nicci Troiani | January 9, 2014

Beth was born and raised in San Diego and moved to Missouri in 1999. She has lived in Nixa since 2003, where she has planted firm roots. She is the mother of a teenage son who attends Nixa High School.  Beth and her son are lovers of the members of the feline persuasion and have…

6 Key Dates to Watch out for in 2014

By Nicci Troiani | December 31, 2013

CBS posted this article today you might want to keep handy “6 Key Obamacare dates to watch for in 2014” http://www.cbsnews.com/news/6-key-obamacare-dates-to-watch-for-in-2014/   Oh.. and.. Happy New Year everyone! Have a safe and happy holiday- from the Insurance Group of the Ozarks Team!  

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