Ulrichs-Cole Insurance

03/08/2022

Insurance options can get overwhelming.
Call us at 641-816-4276 and set up an appointment to get everything in order.

01/01/2022

It might be a New Year but you could always use insurance! Call us today to find out more! 641-816-4276

07/02/2021

We will be closing at noon today and closed all day on Monday July 5th in observance of Independence Day. Have a safe July 4th.

06/25/2021

When was the last time you compared plans? Contact us today for help finding the plan that best fits you!

04/15/2021

Let us help you determine if additional savings are available to you. The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) will help to reduce health care costs, expand access to coverage, and ensure nearly everyone who buys health insurance through a Marketplace can receive a tax credit to reduce their premiums. This Special Enrollment Period runs from April 1st - August 15th so give us a call to see if you qualify.

We sell and service Medicare supplements, Prescription drug cards, Health, Life, and Long term care.

03/18/2021

Please be careful with your information.

Iowa Medicare Beneficiaries Targeted by Medicare Card Scams

Des Moines - Iowa seniors and Medicare beneficiaries are encouraged to be aware of current Medicare card scams in our state. To learn more about Medicare Scams impacting Iowans, register for our live event on Friday, April 23, 2021 at 1:30 p.m at https://bit.ly/3s0g8Ua

"it's important for Iowans to protect their Medicare number and not give it to unknown callers," SHIIP-SMP Director Kristin Griffith said. "Medicare will rarely contact you by phone, and if so, you can also hang up and call Medicare back to confirm that the call is legitimate and not a scam."

Medicare scams include the following:

Scammers falsely tell Medicare beneficiaries that Medicare is issuing new Medicare cards. Medicare isn't issuing new cards and Medicare employees don't contact participants through unsolicited calls, emails, or visits. Medicare communicates with beneficiaries via mail.
Scammers falsely allege Medicare is issuing new plastic or metal Medicare cards or black and white COVID-19 Medicare cards. The scammers state that in order to get your new card, you need to provide personal identifying information such as your Medicare number, birth date or even financial account numbers. Medicare will never ask for your personal information or Medicare number unless you contact Medicare yourself.
Scammers falsely allege Medicare is replacing the Medicare card due to suspicious activity, or promise the new Medicare card will give them new and enhanced Medicare benefits not available with their current card. Scammers often threaten that the current Medicare card is going to be deactivated. This is not true.
"Spoofing" is a process often used by scammers. Spoofing is when a caller deliberately falsifies the information transmitted to your caller ID display to disguise their identity. Scammers also often use the "neighbor spoofing" so it appears that an incoming call is coming from a local number, or spoof a number from a company or a government agency like Medicare or Social Security Administration that you may already know and trust.
If you suspect Medicare fraud, errors, or abuse contact Iowa SHIIP-SMP (Senior Medicare Patrol) at 1-800-351-4664 or www.smp.iowa.gov.

12/24/2020

We'd like to wish everyone a safe and merry Christmas. We'll be closed 12/24 at noon and 12/25 but will return to normal hours on 12/28. If you have any questions, please give us a call at 641-816-4276.

10/07/2020

Medicare Open Enrollment begins October 15. If you want to make sure your prescription drug card or Medicare Advantage plan is the best fit for your needs next year, set an appointment today and get everything in order now. We can also check to see if your supplement is the most competitive for your situation.

07/22/2020

Have you gotten robocalls, text messages, or emails offering free face masks? Or maybe you've seen social media posts about free COVID-19 testing kits, "cures," or protective equipment?

Unfortunately scammers are using the COVID-19 pandemic to try to steal your Medicare Number and personal information. If anyone reaches out to get your Medicare Number or personal information in exchange for something, you can bet it's a scam.

06/09/2020

Do you have an HSA? Don't forget to use your account to pay for small necessities like over-the-counter medications.

05/22/2020

In observence of Memorial Day, we will not be open on Monday, May 25th. We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, May 26th.

04/28/2020

In mid-March a record number of Americans filed new claims for unemployment benefits, and those numbers continue to rise. People who lose credible health insurance coverage are eligible for a special enrollment period (SEP) through the Marketplace.

Contact us today for more information!