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Insurance Fraud Accountability Act

PSM Brokerage

and five senators introduced a bill to apply criminal penalties to rogue insurance brokers who are changing Americans’ Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace plans without their knowledge or consent, and take other steps to strengthen consumer health insurance protections. . – Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden, D-Ore.,

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5 Health Insurance Essentials Brokers Should Know

Word & Brown

In your role as a broker and consultant for your individual and business insurance clients, you want to be sure you’re able to provide the personal service they want, while also doing what’s necessary to nurture a long-term relationship. Staying in network will be important to minimizing your clients’ out-of-pocket costs.

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ACA open enrollment: what’s new for 2025

Healthinsurance.org

State-funded health insurance subsidies change in several states In addition to the ACA’s federal premium subsidies and cost-sharing reductions, several states offer additional state-funded subsidies that further offset enrollees’ premiums, out-of-pocket costs, or both. 4 For 2025, the program is expanding.

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Top Tips for Choosing the Best Broker for Medical Insurance

Smart Insurance Agents

A broker for medical insurance can simplify the process. In this article, we’ll explain the benefits of using a broker, how to find a reliable one, and key questions you should ask. One of the key responsibilities of a health insurance broker is to help clients understand their unique health insurance needs.

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Maximise Your Business Growth: 4 Essential Tips to Secure Your Commercial Tailors Insurance

Protect Commercial Insurance

In this article, we will provide you with four essential tips to help you understand your coverage needs, find the best rates, review and update your policy regularly, and work with an experienced insurance broker. Product Liability Insurance As a tailor, you create and sell products to your customers. Let’s dive in!

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HMO vs PPO vs POS vs EPO: What’s the difference?

Healthinsurance.org

Confusion over what is and isn’t managed care Among the many factors to consider when you’re shopping for individual health insurance coverage is the type of managed care plan. 1 In 2023, the majority of privately insured individuals were in some form of managed care plan. And why do health plans have managed care designations?

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Top 5 Mistakes Property Investors Make with Insurance – And How to Avoid Them

Jackson & Jackson

This article outlines the top five mistakes property investors make with insurance and provides practical tips on avoiding them, ensuring your investments are adequately protected. However, in the event of a claim, this can lead to substantial out-of-pocket expenses due to insufficient coverage limits.