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Febuary 23rd This Day In History
This date holds a dual special meaning in history (for this writer). First, in 1836 on this date the siege of the Alamo began in San Antonio, Texas. And next, in 1945 on this date (landing day plus 5) the U.S. Marines raised “Old Glory” on Mount Suribachi during the battle of Iwo Jima. This battle and the […]
ACA Open Enrollment 2016 Ends January 31st
Open enrollment for individual health insurance plans comes to a close at the end of January for 2016. So, Sunday 01/31 is the last day people can purchase health insurance with out a special exception. I am going to post something I read in the Houston Chronicle on Sunday 01/24, that included some news on what […]
Diabetes Awareness Month 2015
Diabetes Awareness Month is November of each year and I try to talk about this issue for all of us. This condition can and does effect a lot of people and it has touched my life and it will for dare I say most if not all Americans. Diet and exercise are key to keeping […]
Humana PPO Plan Added Dec 09 for 2016 for Parts of TX
A HumanaOne plan, TX Bronze 6450 ChoiceCare PPO + Children’s Dental, has been added for 2016 coverage in parts of Texas that were previously not included. This was announced on 12/09/2015. This is good news for The Houston and central Texas areas. Where there is going to be less options for PPO plans to individuals […]
ACA Individual Health Fall Open Enrollment 2016
O.K. the 3rd Open Enrollment for individual and family coverage (2016 coverage) has started. Open enrollment for individual & family ACA health insurance plans is Nov 01, 2015 – Jan 31, 2016. (link for 2016 timeline). and YES, this is for plans ON and OFF the Marketplace. 12/15/2015 deadline for coverage to start 01/01/2016 […]
2016 Memorial Hermann Individual Health Insurance
Memorial Hermann (the Houston area hospital concern ) has been in the group insurance market for a few years now. The company is moving into the individual and family market starting January 2016. The MHHI plans are only OFF marketplace. ( ie that is NOT on Healthcare.gov) Memorial Hermann Health Insurance (MHHI) has a limited […]
Medicare Info for 2015-2016
Medicare is how people 65 and over and individuals who are disabled (by Social Security and the Rail Road Retirement Board, after the waiting period) get medical insurance in the United States of America. Note that as you approach your 65th birthday you only have 3 month prior to and three months after (for a total […]
Upcoming ACA Health Law Tax Not Just On Luxury
I read a good article on the so called “ Cadillac tax” in the Houston Chronicle (09/02/2015) part of the ACA or Affordable Care Act (Obama Care). The article points out some of the things that a lot of people like and use that are due to be affected by the new law. This “Cadillac […]
Life Insurance Awareness September 2015 (LIAM)
September is Life Insurance Awareness Month (LIAM). This is a public service and marketing campaign, by LifeHappens.org along with a large contingent of life insurance companies in the USA. LIAM is a call to get people like you to make sure you are protecting the future for the people you love and care about. If you were to die […]
Prescription Drug Info 2015
I found a great web tool (GoodRx) to help people do home work on finding info and good prices on presciption drugs. This looks like a good resource and I have done some additional web homework and provided some other sites as well that provide info on prescription medications. We all have to be proactive with […]
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