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Access Health CT Large Employer Mandate and Appeal Process Large employers who offer affordable coverage that provides Minimum Value to the required number of full-time employees and their dependents (up to age 26) satisfy the “Employer Mandate” requirements.  Because they offer affordable coverage, these employers are not subject to the Employer Shared Responsibility Payment.  Any
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Genworth vs Nationwide Payout Comparison Non-Guarantee Income Riders This post contains information that will show you Genworth vs Nationwide Payout Comparison Non-Guarantee Income Riders When assisting clients with choosing an annuity product, it is important to understand how different companies handle income riders.  Below is an payout overview  from Nationwide vs Genworth. Nationwide’s grows based
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 True Freedom – Custom Assistance Solutions Crowe and Associates is now offering agent contracting for True Freedom’s Home Care Service. Of course, True Freedom – Custom Assistance Solutions Home care plans offer clients peace of mind.  These plans provide care not only 24 hours a day, but also 7 days a week.  They include the
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  Medicare Savings Program (MSP) Information Connecticut You will learn about Medicare Savings Program (MSP) Information Connecticut  while you read this post.  Click the links below to access the 2016 Medicare Savings Program  (MSP) application and brochure.   The application can be used by clients to apply for LIS level ALMB, SLMB or QMB.  A brochure showing
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New Anthem Dual Eligible Medicare Plan CT New Anthem Dual Eligible Medicare Plan CT: Anthem BCBS has released a new dual eligible Medicare Advantage plan in Connecticut for 2015. Full Medicaid, QMB+ and QMB levels are eligible for the plan in Litchfield, Hartford, New Haven, Tolland and Middlesex counties. No doubt having the plan available to
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Anthem Medicare Contracting Northeast Anthem Medicare Contracting Northeast:   Anthem Blue Cross/Blue shield has three Medicare Supplemental Plans available to clients in the Northeast (Connecticut, Maine and New Hampshire).  The plans now available to clients are not only Plan A and Plan F but Plan N as well. In the state of Connecticut, the estimated
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American Equity Investment Life Annuity Product Changes This post will explain American Equity Investment Life Annuity Product Changes.  A fixed indexed annuity is a contract between you and American Equity. In this contract the potential interest earned is linked to an external equity or bond index.  In a fixed indexed annuity: The values of an
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Market Linked CDs and what they offer This post will explain Market linked CDs and what they offer. Market linked CDs not only offer the protection of a traditional CD,  but the security of being FDIC insured.   In fact, these CDs allow for a more attractive rate of return versus a bank issued CD.
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No Network Medicare – Cigna(Loyal American)Medicare Plan G No Network Medicare – Cigna(Loyal American)Medicare Plan G Medicare Supplement Insurance, also called Medigap, is comprised of 10 standardized plans.   Plans are  in every state.  As a matter of fact, the price each client pays  for insurance may vary from different insurers. On the whole, the clients
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Gerber Life Guaranteed Issue Broker Contracting   This post will explains  how Gerber Life Guaranteed Issue Broker Contracting can be a useful to your clients.  Gerber Life has now made their guaranteed issue life insurance plan available to brokers.  The policy is issued to people ages 50 to 80 in face amounts of $5,000, $10,000,
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