The Premier Health Insurance blog is constantly being updated with current and pressing topics, including Affordable Care Act changes, Open Enrollment dates, Medicare information, group health plan updates, as well as articles to help individuals and families get the best value for their hard-earned healthcare dollar.
Is Chiropractic Treatment Covered By Health Insurance?
Published July 31, 2024 540 Views
For millions, chiropractors are a total Godsend. Here at our Illinois health insurance agency, we are often asked a diverse range of questions regarding specialized treatment such as chiropractic, acupuncture and physical therapy; one of the most common as you might expect, is: "Will my health insur...
Information on 2024 Medicare Supplement Rate Increases
Published May 30, 2024 632 Views
Over the past few months, many who purchase Medicare supplements have discovered that their monthly premiums have increased rather significantly. And while major health insurance carriers are known to periodically raise rates, it’s apparent that many of those affected have seen premium increases th...
Tips for New Businesses Considering an Employee Health Insurance Plan
Published April 2, 2024 692 Views
As any budding business owner will agree, launching a new company can be as exciting as it is mentally exhausting. The list of tasks and responsibilities that must be taken into consideration is nothing short of extraordinary, and overlooking even one can impact the success of the company well into...
7 Ways to Keep Your Loved Ones Healthy This Spring
Published March 12, 2024 535 Views
Between new COVID variants, RSV and one of the nastiest cold & flu seasons we’ve seen in years, it’s been an unusually trying winter—even among healthy individuals who rarely get sick. Many of the more common symptoms seemed to linger longer than most people are accustomed to, and illness re-occurr...
Health Insurance Options After Losing a Job
Published January 10, 2024 827 Views
Coming to terms with the loss of a job is stressful enough on its own. But when losing your job also results in the loss of your employer-provided health insurance, the effects can feel far more catastrophic. This is especially relevant for older individuals, those with families, and individuals w...
How a Local Health Insurance Agent Can Simplify Open Enrollment
Published November 14, 2023 1474 Views
With the 2024 health insurance Open Enrollment in full swing, many families and individuals will find themselves shopping for medical insurance on their own for the first time. And as with previous years, there’s no shortage of plan changes and new coverage options to keep things interesting. If y...
IL Health Insurance Open Enrollment Begins November 1st
Published October 21, 2023 2066 Views
If you’re an Illinois resident who needs to purchase a new health insurance plan, or alter your existing coverage, the 2024 Open Enrollment period begins on November 1st 2023 and will run until January 15th. And while the dates are consistent to those over the past few years, there will be a number...
5 Mistakes Employers Make During Employee Health Plan Renewal
Published September 13, 2023 2208 Views
Renewing a group health plan is, as anyone charged with the task will surely agree, a complex and often frustrating process. There are dozens and sometime hundreds of forms to fill out, various rates and coverage options to consider, and budgetary restraints which can make finding an affordable pla...
Join the Company Health Insurance Plan or Buy Your Own?
Published August 17, 2023 2269 Views
For as long as people have been getting health insurance through their jobs, many find themselves questioning whether or not the plan, as selected by their employer, best meets their unique health and medical needs. The process of choosing a group health plan can be nothing short of mentally exhaus...
Understanding the Most Popular Types of Life Insurance Policies
Published July 28, 2023 699 Views
Thanks to the seemingly endless stream of life insurance commercials that flood our airwaves and digital media, no one needs to be further reminded on the importance of having life insurance. What can be helpful, however, is to know the core differences between the various types of life insurance p...
How Long Term Care Insurance Helps Protect Your Assets and Loved Ones
Published June 28, 2023 732 Views
Whether for ourselves or for a loved one, many people are shocked to learn just how expensive things like hospice, in-home care, nursing homes and assisted living facilities can be. On average, the annual cost of a nursing home can range from $40,000 to $70,000, while assisted living centers can ru...
The Benefits of an Annual Health Insurance Plan Review
Published May 1, 2023 586 Views
Once you have a health insurance plan that provides ample coverage for your needs and the needs of your loved ones, it can be easy to simply forget about it. After all, how much time do any of us really need to spend thinking about our healthcare coverage? Still, this raises an interesting point,...
Tips for Those Buying Health Insurance for the First Time
Published April 10, 2023 848 Views
Regardless of whether you recently left your job, underwent a significant life change, or turned 26 and are no longer eligible under your parent’s policy, shopping for health insurance on your own for the first time can be a bit overwhelming. The healthcare industry is more complex than ever before...
Buying Health Insurance in Illinois After 2023 Open Enrollment
Published March 9, 2023 934 Views
There’s no shortage of reasons for someone to miss the 6-week open health insurance enrollment that runs from November to mid-December, and we’ll explore several of these more closely later in the article. But when you do, in fact, find yourself without health insurance early into the new year,...
2023 Medicare Enrollment Begins on October 15
Published October 14, 2022 1167 Views
If you or a loved one will be turning 65 in 2023, the Medicare Open Enrollment period will begin on October 15th and run until December 7, 2022. While many are familiar with the process of signing up for Medicare, for many it can be a confusing process that comes with no shortage of questions. At...
The Benefits of Having Your Health Insurance Plan Reviewed Annually
Published September 21, 2022 1124 Views
When you’ve had the same health insurance plan for any extended period of time, it can be easy to forget about it until you actually need it. Or, until you discover a consistent pattern of premium increases, variables in your deductible, hospital/physician network changes, and so on. And when you...
5 Mistakes Businesses Make When Renewing Employee Health Insurance Plans
Published August 25, 2022 1590 Views
The stretch between April and November is, understandably, one of the most popular times for companies to renew their group health plans. There’s no real science to account for this. It’s simply a matter of timing, and something that can be attributed back to the month when they first began offeri...
Can I Buy Health Insurance During the Summer?
Published July 20, 2022 1637 Views
With the health insurance Open Enrollment period serving as the new norm, many have been left wondering what they're supposed to do if they missed the enrollment deadline, but don’t want to go without quality medical coverage throughout the summer months? Here are a few suitable options for those i...
How to Lower Premiums When Renewing Your Group Health Insurance Plan
Published June 27, 2022 1235 Views
One of the most frequently voiced concerns we hear from our group health insurance customers, is how substantially premiums have increased for employee health benefits. And they couldn’t be more right. Just when a business begins to get comfortable with their new premiums, find themselves shocked...
7 Ways That Health Insurance Agents Help Simplify Healthcare Coverage
Published June 10, 2022 1004 Views
Even for those who have experience shopping for health insurance, the process has become increasingly complicated over the past few years. There are more plans to choose from, new carriers entering the market, subsidy options, constantly-evolving compliance regulations to consider, and much more. ...
How to Lower Your Monthly Health Insurance Premiums
Published May 10, 2022 1877 Views
It makes no difference whether you’re an individual, a family or a thriving local business, when it comes to keeping your health insurance premiums manageable, there are a few things that everyone needs to know before committing to a healthcare plan. This is especially true for those who are buying...
Employee Health Insurance Plans for New Businesses
Published April 20, 2022 1482 Views
Starting a new businesses is one of the most exciting, and subsequently terrifying things an individual can do in this lifetime. And regardless of your chosen industry, if you’re planning on offering health insurance benefits to your employees, there are a number of things to keep in mind before ma...
Health Insurance Options for the Self-Employed
Published March 18, 2022 764 Views
Starting a new business is, ironically enough, one of the scariest and most rewarding things a person can do in this lifetime. The freedom of working for yourself provides great feelings of accomplishment, yet at the same time, the newfound responsibilities can be unpredictably overwhelming during...
2022 Health Insurance Open Enrollment Starts Monday November 1st
Published October 26, 2021 3338 Views
The annual health insurance Open Enrollment period will begin on Monday November 1st 2021 and end on January 15th 2022. As with previous years, this year will bring a variety of changes and new plan options. Keep in mind that in order to have active coverage on the first of the upcoming month, you...
2021 COBRA Insurance Changes Under the American Rescue Plan Act
Published June 15, 2021 3179 Views
As many employers in Illinois have learned, COBRA continuation health insurance has changed dramatically in response to the 2021 American Rescue Plan Act (ARP). As of the time of this writing, any employee who did not leave their position voluntarily is now eligible to receive free COBRA (or Illino...
2021 Health Insurance Enrollment Extended Until August 15
Published May 10, 2021 1137 Views
For those who have been wondering whether or not it was possible to purchase health insurance under the 2021 Special Enrollment Period (SEP), it was recently announced that enrollment has been extended until August 15, 2021. The decision was made in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, moreover to ac...
New Health Insurance Subsidy Qualifications Take Effect April 1st 2021
Published April 8, 2021 1268 Views
Effective April 1st 2021, under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, many individuals and families who did not previously qualify for health insurance subsides (on account of earning a higher income) will now qualify for a healthcare subsidy, which could significantly lower their monthly health ins...
Important Information for Indy Health Insurance Medicare Enrollees
Published March 26, 2021 1276 Views
It was announced in March that Indy Health Insurance Company, a standalone Medicare Part-D provider serving Illinois and several other states, had been immediately terminated. As a result of this cancellation, and as a measure of preventing coverage gaps, a Special Enrollment Period (SEP) was initia...
Special Health Insurance Enrollment for COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
Published January 29, 2021 1285 Views
From February 15th to May 15th, 2021 In accordance with an Executive Order issued by President Biden, the formation of a Special Enrollment Period (SEP) has been declared for individuals and families, in response to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency which has left millions of Americans facing...
Important 2020-2021 Health Insurance Dates to Remember
Published October 20, 2020 1603 Views
Considering the vast scope of everything that’s taken place in 2020, it’s understandable that this year’s health insurance open enrollment has an all new element of importance to it. Here are some of the most important dates for those in need of medical insurance, including Medicare for those turni...