Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a needs-based disability program run by the Social Security Administration (SSA). To qualify for SSI, you must have limited income and assets. This leads many SSI recipients to wonder – can I own more than one car and still receive benefits? The short answer is – maybe, but it’s complicated. … Read more
Buying a home is likely one of the biggest investments you’ll make in your lifetime. Protecting that investment with homeowners insurance is crucial. While the standard homeowners policy offers robust protections for your dwelling, belongings, loss of use and personal liability, there are additional optional coverages available for purchase. One such additional coverage is Coverage … Read more
Double billing is an unethical and illegal billing practice that unfortunately occurs far too often in the healthcare industry. It involves a healthcare provider attempting to collect payments twice for the same service rendered. This type of fraud drains billions from Medicare, Medicaid and private insurers each year. For patients, double billing can lead to … Read more
Purchasing life insurance is an important way to protect your loved ones financially in the event of your passing. However, life insurance policies sometimes get lost over time as policyholders change addresses, beneficiaries pass away, and records are misplaced. This can leave valuable policy benefits undiscovered and unclaimed upon the policyholder’s death. To address this … Read more
Salvasen Health burst onto the health insurance scene in 2020 with big promises of affordable, comprehensive health coverage. However, behind the glossy marketing was an illegal operation that left thousands of customers without the coverage they paid for. This article takes an in-depth look at Salvasen Health – who they were, how they operated, and … Read more
If you’re looking for maximum protection for your vehicle, Churchill Comprehensive Plus is the company’s top-tier car insurance package. This policy goes beyond standard comprehensive coverage to provide additional benefits and higher limits. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explain everything you need to know about Churchill Comprehensive Plus: Key features and benefits What’s included vs … Read more
Insurance companies provide a vital service by managing risk and providing financial protection. But how exactly do they bring in the income to sustain their large and complex operations? There are two primary revenue streams that allow insurers to remain profitable enterprises: Premiums Investment income By understanding these dual income sources, you’ll gain insight into … Read more
Getting your vehicle declared a total loss after an accident is often an frustrating and stressful process. You have to go through your insurance company’s evaluation to determine if your car is repairable or not. If they do deem your vehicle a total loss, you then have to negotiate a fair settlement amount with the … Read more
Copays, along with premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance, make up the “cost sharing” aspects of Medicare. These out-of-pocket costs help fund Medicare and prevent overutilization of health services. But Medicare’s cost sharing structure can be confusing. Do you pay copays under Original Medicare or is it only with Medicare Advantage plans? And what’s the difference between … Read more
When getting an auto insurance policy, you’ll need to provide details on who the regular drivers are for each insured vehicle. Insurance companies use terms like “primary driver” and “assigned driver” to classify these regular users. While these terms sound similar, they have some distinct differences that affect your policy rates and coverage. Defining Primary … Read more