Senior Panel on Aging: Medicare Scams, Estate Planning, and Funeral Pre-Planning

As a health and life insurance agent, I attended the Senior Panel on Aging hosted by Senior Advocate and held at a local church. I had advertised our services in the program information and was curious to see how the handouts were received and how people interacted with them. Little did I know that the panel would provide me with eye-opening information on various topics such as the Senior Medicare Patrol in VA, common healthcare scams, estate planning with an attorney, Alzheimer’s and home healthcare information, and even funeral planning. …

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Primer on Life Insurance

We don’t get a class on insurance in school…so let’s begin to understand life insurance one blog post at a time. Why Is Life Insurance Important? Life insurance is important because it provides financial protection for your loved ones in case of your unexpected death. Here are a few reasons why life insurance is important: Overall, life insurance is an important tool to help protect your loved ones and provide financial security for them in case of your unexpected death. What are the different types of life insurance policies and …

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Medicaid Unwinding Process In VA

If you have Medicaid/FAMIS health coverage it’s important to know how to renew it so you can continue to receive the healthcare you need. Renewing your coverage is like renewing a subscription or membership – it’s a way to make sure you can keep using it without any gaps. In this blog post, we will break down the steps to renew your Medicaid/FAMIS coverage in simple terms, so you can understand and take action with ease. Let’s get started! Step 1: Automatic Renewal Before your renewal is due, Medicaid/FAMIS will …

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United HealthCare OTC 2023

If you are a member of a UHC Medicare Advantage plan, you may have a UHC OTC 2023 benefit. Below is information about this benefit and how to use it. If you check the summary of benefits for your plan, you will be able to determine if you have access to the OTC benefit. If you need help or have questions about an OTC order call either 1-833-845-8798  for non-dual plan members or 1-833-853-8587 for Dual plan members.  You can also call the member services number located on the back of your member ID card for answers to …

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