The recent decision by Blue Cross Blue Shield Texas and now Humana to discontinue their PPO plans has spelled disaster for many families seeking to find a doctor who accepts the now-offered EPO and HMO plans from those carriers. The new plans, while ACA-compliant, are not widely accepted by doctors, and often a consumer will … Read more »
Texas Health Insurance – Obamacare Open Enrollment is Just Around the Corner!
Obamacare open enrollment period begins November the 1st through January 31st for Texas residents, which is just a few weeks away. Being prepared ahead of time can save you a lot of time and headache come November. Here are a few things to consider that can save you both time and money: Explore your … Read more »
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas Eliminating PPO Health Plan Covering 367,000 Texans
The health insurance carrier Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas recently announced it will be eliminating the PPO health plan next year. If you’re one of the 367,000 consumers in Texas who depend on this PPO, it is in your best interest to start making arrangements to secure a new health carrier and/or plan … Read more »
Companies Shifting Cost – Millions May Lose Coverage
Here’s some startling news on the Texas health insurance front. A new poll that surveys some of America’s largest companies shows that the health care legislation passed in 2009 creates incentives for employers to drop workers from company insurance plans. This is because it’s better financially for companies to drop workers from those plans rather … Read more »
Protect Your Paycheck with Disability Income Insurance
Here’s a scary stat: the Social Security Administration reports that “a 20-year-old worker has about a three in 10 chance of suffering a disability before reaching retirement age.” And as you get older, those chances increase. Injuries can force workers into early retirement, whether or not they’ve got the savings to make it work. To … Read more »
