Founded in 1912, Liberty Mutual has grown into one of the largest property and casualty insurers in the world. Aside from the flagship Liberty Mutual brand, the company owns or controls several other insurance carriers. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll cover: A brief background on Liberty Mutual Full list of insurance companies owned by Liberty … Read more
To get premium-free Medicare Part A when you turn 65, most people need to have at least 10 years of work credits. But what if you don’t meet the work credit requirement? The good news is that you still have options to get Medicare coverage. In this comprehensive guide, we will cover: What Medicare work … Read more
UnitedHealthcare offers a variety of Medicare supplement (Medigap) plans to help cover healthcare costs that Original Medicare does not. These plans can provide valuable additional coverage, but you may decide you want to cancel your plan at some point. Here’s what you need to know about canceling a UnitedHealthcare Medicare supplement plan. When Can I … Read more
A health insurance deductible can be one of the most confusing parts of selecting and using a health insurance plan. Unlike other common insurance terms like premium and copay, deductible is less straightforward. One key question many people have is: Is a deductible paid all at once? The short answer is no—fortunately you don’t have … Read more
Every year, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issues an Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) final rule to update Medicare payment policies, rates, and quality programs for acute care hospitals. This comprehensive rulemaking process allows CMS to adapt hospital payments to changing costs, technologies, regulations, legislation, and quality improvement priorities. On August 1, … Read more
If you’re shopping for specialty insurance like mobile home or motorcycle coverage, you may come across Foremost Insurance. This company provides policies for RVs, boats, manufactured homes, motorcycles, and other recreational vehicles. But you may notice Foremost’s website and materials mention an affiliation with Farmers Insurance. So are Foremost and Farmers the same company? Or … Read more
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) oversees various healthcare regulations and requirements for providers participating in Medicare and Medicaid programs. During the COVID-19 pandemic, CMS instituted vaccine mandates for healthcare staff in many facilities. However, CMS has now ended this federal vaccine mandate as of 2023. Below we’ll cover the background on CMS’ … Read more
UnitedHealthcare and WellMed Medical Management have an affiliation through which WellMed manages certain administrative services for UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage plans in select states. However, WellMed operates as a separate company from UnitedHealthcare with its own provider network and clinical services. Below we’ll explain the relationship between WellMed and UnitedHealthcare, how they collaborate on Medicare Advantage … Read more
Blue Shield of California offers a variety of health insurance plans to meet the diverse needs of individuals, families, and employers across the state. Two of their most popular HMO (Health Maintenance Organization) plans are the Trio HMO and Access+ HMO. But what exactly is the difference between these two plans? In this comprehensive guide, … Read more
Medicare undergoes changes each year to adjust costs, benefits, and coverage. However, 2023 marks one of the most significant years for adjustments to the Medicare program. This article will explain the most notable Medicare rule changes going into effect in 2023. Part A Cost Changes Medicare Part A covers hospital insurance services, including inpatient hospital … Read more