December 20, 2016
Agency2017 BCBS Payments
Jennifer will be on vacation 12/21/2016-01/01/2017 and will be returning on 01/03/2017. All Blue Cross policies will need to be paid prior to 01/01/2017 for coverage to start on 01/01/2017. If your policy is not paid it will cancel for non-payment and will not be reinstated. You will be required to reapply for coverage from […]
July 21, 2016
AgencyWill your Auto Insurance cover you if you are an Uber/Lyft driver?
Are you thinking about making some extra $$ by becoming an Uber/Lyft driver? Here are some facts you need to know before making those decisions.
July 18, 2016
AgencyHow to Help Prevent Heat Stroke
With warmer temps and higher heat indexes headed our way this week do you know How to Prevent Heat Stroke?
June 23, 2016
AgencyChanges are coming for people who are interested in Short Term Insurance
Changes are coming for people who are interested in Short Term Insurance. Feds Tightening Use Of Short-Term Health Insurance
June 23, 2016
AgencyConvenient Ways to Pay Your Bill
As of July 1st you can no longer pay your Blue Cross health insurance premiums with a credit card, please click the link below to view convenient ways to pay your bill. Convenient Ways To Pay Your Bill
May 12, 2016
AgencySmith & Associates Now in Ohio
Smith & Associates is now selling Home & Auto in the state of Ohio. Call 847-516-5446 today for your Free insurance quotes from 10 different carriers.
March 1, 2016
AgencyMedicaid Recovery
For anyone who currently has or is considering Medicaid for health insurance; please read carefully this quote on page 5 of the Illinois Department of Human Services Mail-In Application for Medical Benefits: “If my application is approved, I give the State of Illinois the right to recover under the terms of any private or public health […]
January 4, 2016
AgencyAetna Delays January Payment Due Date
For clients who purchased an Aetna policy for 01/01/2016: Aetna is working to correct data issues that are causing some members to be incorrectly listed as inactive for 2016. While they work to correct the issues, they have extended the first payment deadline for members with a valid application, enrollment, or renewal until January 31, […]
October 27, 2015
AgencyEmployer Health Care Arrangements
Q1. What are the consequences to the employer if the employer does not establish a health insurance plan for its own employees, but reimburses those employees for premiums they pay for health insurance (either through a qualified health plan in the Marketplace or outside the Marketplace)? A: IRS Notice 2013-54
October 20, 2015
AgencyBCBS Small Group Metallic Plans To Be Discontinued in 2016
Below is the list of Small Group Metallic Plans that will be discontinued upon a group’s 2016 renewal. Affected groups will be mapped to similar plans in their renewal paperwork. B522PSN Blue Precision Bronze HMO 003 B519PPO Blue PPO Bronze 005 B521CHC Blue PPO Gold 026 B520CHC Blue Choice Bronze 006 G513PPO Blue PPO Gold […]