Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) are a popular way to save money for healthcare expenses tax-free. HSAs are typically paired with high-deductible health plans (HDHPs) that have lower premiums but higher deductibles. A key question that often comes up is whether you can keep contributing to an HSA if you lose your HDHP coverage. The short … Read more
UnitedHealthcare and Medica are two major health insurance providers in the United States, but they have some key differences in their business models and operations. While there is some overlap and partnership between the companies, they remain distinctly separate entities. An Overview of UnitedHealthcare UnitedHealthcare is one of the largest health insurers in the U.S. … Read more
If you’ve shopped for insurance or managed insurance policies, you may have come across the terms “insurance company” and “insurance carrier” used in various contexts. Sometimes they are used interchangeably, while in other cases people distinguish between them. So what exactly is the difference between an insurance company and an insurance carrier? Below is an … Read more
When choosing a health insurance plan, two common options are indemnity plans and preferred provider organization (PPO) plans. Understanding how these two plan types differ is important for selecting the right coverage. Indemnity and PPO plans have distinct features when it comes to provider choice, referrals, costs, and other factors. Here is an overview of … Read more
Medicare and Social Security are two major federal government programs that provide benefits to millions of Americans. Since they are closely linked in terms of administration and eligibility, some people may wonder – are your Medicare and Social Security numbers identical? The short answer is no, Medicare and Social Security numbers are different identifiers assigned … Read more
In the insurance industry, companies authorize agents to represent them and conduct business through different types of authority. There are three main categories that these various agent authorities fall under: Express authority Implied authority Apparent authority Understanding how these insurance agent authorities work is important for both agents and consumers when entering into agreements and … Read more
A Look at Humana’s National Reach Humana has a presence in all 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. However, the company does not offer plans in every single state. Humana focuses primarily on providing Medicare Advantage and prescription drug plans to seniors. The company has a strong presence across the country … Read more
For many people in the Philippines, having health insurance is a top priority. Given the often high costs of medical care, coverage helps ensure you can access healthcare without financial hardship. When considering options, you may be wondering – can I use HMO even if I don’t have PhilHealth? The short answer is yes, you … Read more
When reviewing top insurance providers, you may notice the names Chubb and AIG both commonly appear. This can raise the natural question – are Chubb and AIG actually the same company? Or are they completely separate insurers that happen to be major players in the industry? The answer is that while Chubb and AIG are … Read more
When applying for insurance, you may notice the process involves disclosing a significant amount of personal information. This raises the question – what exactly happens to this data after it’s collected? Specifically, do insurance companies share it with data mining companies like LexisNexis? The short answer is – not necessarily. While LexisNexis works with many … Read more