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Five Ways Walking Daily Can Change Your Life
The Center for Disease Control recommends taking 10,000 steps per day to maintain good health. This is the equivalent of about five miles, but the average American only takes about 3,000 to 4,000 steps or 1.5 to 2 miles per day with a moderately active lifestyle. The...
Why the double-digit percentage premium increases for Plan F & G Medicare Supplements?
By now, the majority of the national carriers of Medicare supplements have made their rate adjustments for the next 12 months. The trends indicate that Plans F&G in Illinois will see premium increases on average of 12-15%. One of the key reasons for the high...
Small Business Owners: What Kind of Insurance Should You Offer to Employees?
Understanding what types of insurance to offer your small business’s employees can feel like a challenge. However, this is a great problem to have! It means you as the owner have done a wonderful job growing the company and adding new staff members to your dedicated...
The Importance of Medicare
Medicare is the federal government that provides coverage to those who are 65+, under 65 and receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) for a certain period of time, or under 65 and with End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). The Medicare program is funded in part...
5 Steps to Improve Life Expectancy
In addition to potentially saving you money on your life and health insurance, taking steps to improve your life expectancy can greatly increase your overall happiness in life. Here are 5 steps that have been proven to lead to longer, healthier lives. Get Daily...
What Expecting Mothers Can Expect from Their Insurance
Discovering that you’re going to be a parent can be the most exciting news you’ll receive in a lifetime! But underneath all that joy and excitement is another emotion just as strong: fear. There is a ton of responsibility that comes with bringing your child into the...
How Smoking Affects Your Health Insurance Premiums
You are probably aware of how smoking can affect your health, but do you know how it changes your health insurance premiums? Determining Factors Health insurance premiums are determined based on five factors: age, location, plan category, number of dependents, and...
Medicare Coverage: What Are My Options?
Enrolling in Medicare is considered a major milestone in your life’s journey. If your insurance does not automatically enroll you into Medicare when you are able, you will have to sign up manually with your carrier. Medicare is full of different plans and this is a...
Why You Should Avoid Sugary Drinks
It’s common to find most American families turn to sugary drinks like soda, energy drinks, sweetened coffee, or fruit juice daily. Families who ingest these drinks probably aren’t aware of the effects these beverages have on their health. While drinking...
Medicare Advantage Plan: What Is It?
Medicare Advantage plans are one of the various ways to get Medicare coverage. Advantage plans are often referred to as “Part C” or “MA Plans.” Only Medicare-approved private companies are allowed to offer these types of plans, and this is only accepted if they follow...