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Why you should shop around for your prescriptions
Many people assume that because they have health insurance, it doesn’t really matter where they buy their medications - the price is the same either way. In some cases, this may be true – for instance, if you have a plan that covers a medication with a set copay....
Why Work With A Broker?
As independent health insurance brokers, we represent EVERY carrier in Minnesota. We are experts in MNSure, and rank among the top 1% of all agencies and brokers in the state! We can shop all plans to help you find the best fit for your needs — and working with a...
What You Need to Know About Medicare Advantage
If you read the Star Tribune article on October 7th, you may have questions or concerns about Medicare Advantage. Given the number of conversations we’ve had with clients over the past week, we thought it deserved an explanation. LET'S TALK ABOUT MEDICARE ADVANTAGE...
What You Can Do About Your Health Insurance Rate Increase
You just got your healthcare premium notice and your rates are going up 25-60%…now what? It’s important to remember that you have options. There is no need to panic and thanks to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), you don’t have to take a rate increase lying down. In...
Annual Enrollment For Health Insurance: Are Your Rates High?
Annual enrollment for health insurance is right around the corner. Have you received your renewal letter yet? During the month of October, the carriers began to send out renewal letters informing policyholders what their rates would be for 2015. Some carriers...
Wine = Exercise! Tour Local Wineries
This week I want to give a special shout out to science. According to a recent study, a glass of wine can equate to an hour of exercise. As posted on Bustle.com, the study was published in Journal of Physiology in May. The researchers discovered that the compound...
Do You Have The Right Medicare Coverage For 2015?
We’re in the Annual Election Period, making you eligible to modify your supplemental and Part D plan. If you’re wondering about whether or not you should make a change, the information in this article will help you determine if you should shop for a new plan. There...
PreferredOne & MNsure Are Breaking Up!
Starting January 1, 2015 PreferredOne and their separation from MNsure has brought on a lot of media attention. So inevitably, it has sparked a lot of confusion. Whether you purchased your insurance directly through PreferredOne or MNsure, there is no need to worry....