The Barend Agency Inc.

06/27/2022

There is a new term in health insurance called the Family Glitch. What is it and how does it affect the consumer?

https://insurance4unevada.com/the-family-glitch

The Family Glitch Post author:Insurance4UNVAdmin Post published:June 27, 2022 Post category:Uncategorized Post comments:0 Comments There is a new term in health insurance called the Family Glitch. What is it and how does it affect the consumer? The family glitch is a term that means when determining...

04/25/2022

Medicare is a complicated offering and when to apply for Medicare is critical for every senior turning 65. Find out when and how to apply.



https://insurance4unevada.com/when-should-i-take-medicare

02/28/2022

Many Americans are working beyond their 65th birthday and the question then becomes do I stay on my group coverage or go onto Medicare? Those that have individual coverage do not have a choice and must go on Medicare.



https://www.insurance4unevada.com/turning-65-and-still-working/

01/20/2022

My observation as an insurance broker is that most Americans are forced into these higher costs plan options and should consider taking the highest deductible plan they can afford with the lowest monthly premiums.



https://www.insurance4unevada.com/americans-and-their-health-insurance/

11/30/2021

I recently read a GAO report (Government Accounting Office) that mentions that the rate of dis-enrollment in a Medicare Advantage Plan (MAPD) is twice as high in the last year of life.



https://www.insurance4unevada.com/medicare-potentially-disturbing-news/

11/30/2021

Surprise billing has always been an issue if you are in an emergency outside of your normal healthcare facilities. What is being done about it?



https://www.insurance4unevada.com/surprise-billing/

10/18/2021

The cost of coverage has increased since 2008. It appears to be no end in sight, meaning the premiums, deductibles, and maximum out-of-pocket will continue to increase annually.



https://www.insurance4unevada.com/individual-insurance-in-america-2021/

10/05/2021

We are almost at the Annual Election Period for Medicare recipients whereby  these recipients can change their MAPD plans or standalone drug plans. It starts on 10/15 and runs through 12/7.

09/23/2021

Medicare Advantage plans from private insurance came to be because the cost of Original Medicare became too high. Congress started these plans under the premise that they could save the government money. So, why does Congress want to cut these plans?

https://www.insurance4unevada.com/cuts-in-medicare/

09/10/2021

Many seniors have Medicare Advantage, but few understand it and how it came to be that Original Medicare is being replaced by Medicare Advantage.

https://www.insurance4unevada.com/the-future-of-medicare-advantage/

08/31/2021

What is the state of the individual insurance market? Today most plans have high deductibles and high maximum out-of-pocket.

https://www.insurance4unevada.com/individual-insurance-2021/

08/17/2021

We all have experienced excessive drug prices at one time or another in our lives. Any of our relatives with a debilitating disease understands this and many have tried to figure out how to lower their costs of medications.

There are ways to combat this escalation in drug prices and most people are not aware of what or how to do that.

https://www.insurance4unevada.com/drug-prices-in-america-2021/