Don’t Burden Loved Ones With Your Funeral Expenses

Have you ever thought about how your funeral expenses will be covered? We understand that losing a loved one can be an emotional and stressful time, and the last thing we want is to add financial pressure on top of that. That’s where final expense insurance (also known as burial or funeral insurance) can come in handy, as it can alleviate the financial burden on your family members by covering the costs of your final expenses. Guaranteed issue life insurance is a type of life insurance policy that is specifically …

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Small Business Week

ITK Insurance wants to remind you that National Small Business Week is happening from April 30 to May 6, 2023, and if you are a small business owner, there are many ways to take advantage of this week. Here are some tips: 1. Attend the NSBW Virtual Summit Join the National Small Business Week Virtual Summit, hosted by the U.S. Small Business Administration and SCORE, to connect with industry experts and peers, and learn new business strategies. 2. Use Social Media to Level the Playing Field  – Take advantage of …

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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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