As Covid cases continue to decline, borders around the world are now changing their requirements for entry from other countries like the United States. Some countries that had fully closed to foreign tourists, like Israel, Morocco, Australia, and New Zealand, have either dropped those bans or announced plans to do so. In Europe, countries like […]
For many seasoned travelers, the concept of travel insurance comes across as a strange idea. Is purchasing an international medical insurance the same as travel insurance? The answer is no -- and here's why: Width of Coverage Travel Insurance covers a wide range of possible risks like theft, cancellations, and medical expenses. Medical insurance is designed […]
If you are new to Medicare, welcome! We want to make sure to help those who are shopping, will be eligible soon, or just signed up for Medicare by answering the most frequently asked questions. Here are some helpful tips: When can I initially enroll? The Initial Enrollment Period is the period when you are […]
Starting Tuesday this past week, the United States Postal Service has begun taking orders for free, at-home Covid test kits. Each household order will contain four (4) rapid tests, shipped for free beginning in late January. The White House says it will prioritize shipments to Americans from ZIP codes that have experienced high rates of […]
The Biden Administration announced on Monday new details on how Americans are able to get free Covid-19 tests -- or at least receive a reimbursement for them via their private insurance. We've all seen those lines around town for free at-home Covid tests, so this new policy announcement comes at a great time. Under the […]
As we’re closing in on two full years of enduring the Covid-19 pandemic, health insurance agencies are shifting what and how much they are covering in 2022. Right now, we’re still in the open enrollment period for individual and family health insurance, and we are here to help! The rules in your Marketplace health plan […]
While experts stress that we’re not back in March 2020 all over again — call it Pandemic PTSD if you will — the abrupt new restrictions in some countries can’t help but make us feel like we’re heading backwards. Although we have other tools and vaccines now, it’s important to be aware of the travel […]
I Missed Medicare Open Enrollment! What can I do? Life happens, we understand that. So, let’s say you, unfortunately, missed open enrollment for Medicare in 2022. The first thing we’re gong to tell you is — don’t panic! You don’t have to wait until next year’s open enrollment to acquire some kind of coverage — […]
The clock is ticking…on Medicare Open Enrollment that is! Tomorrow is the last day of the program’s open enrollment period, which opened back in October. While it’s not necessary for you to take action (your 2021 plan generally renews for next year) — in which case you’ve probably heard from us a few times letting […]
Last year, Congress passed a law to protect patients from surprise out-of-network medical charges. However, that law has since been disintegrated. A bipartisan group of 152 lawmakers has been combative with Biden’s administration’s plan to regulate the law and medical providers, stating the grim consequences for underserved patients. We’ve heard firsthand the massive amounts of […]
