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In the recent Federal court ruling, a Federal judge rejected Trump's attempts to expand access to health insurance plans through associations. In Nevada associations like the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce include a large amount of self-employed business owners who would not otherwise qualify for a group health insurance plan to finally having the opportunity to purchase a large group health insurance plans for themselves or there employees.
Association health insurance plans in Nevada brings value and quality healthcare to self employed Nevadans. However the ruling cited issues that the ruling violated the authority under the ERISA act (Employee Retirement Income Security Act). Under the Department of Labor's final rule employers can form associations for the sole purpose of creating health insurance plans. Insurance Group of Nevada is currently working with our carrier partner Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield in regards to additional updates on how the ruling will effect current health plan members. Currently existing health plan members are able to continue coverage, however new members may not be eligible for coverage under the association health plan.
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After you have completed your health insurance application and selected a health insurance plan for 2019, you should have received your first invoice. It is imperative the first invoice is paid prior to December 31, 2018. If the invoice is late or not paid prior December 31, 2018 your medical insurance policy may cancel leaving you with no medical insurance for 2019 unless you qualify for a special enrollment period (SEP).
Health insurance plans purchased through the Health insurance Marketplace or State exchange does have a 90 day grace period however this grace period does not apply for the first payment. Contact your health insurance carrier today to schedule your first payment. Some health insurance companies would even offer auto-payment options to insure that your protected for 2019. Need help contacting your health insurance company? Contact Insurance Group of Nevada or your local independent insurance broker today.  So You Need (or Want) to Take a Defensive Driving Course
Whether you were caught speeding (or worse), you’re looking for a discount on your car insurance, or you simply want to be a better driver, there are a wide range of defensive driving and driver improvement courses available in Las Vegas these days. But, which is right for you? Here are five tips to help you decide: 1. Check with your state or municipality. If you’re taking training to avoid a traffic infraction, not just any course will do. You’ll need to take an approved course – ask for a list before signing up. 2. Check with your insurer. The same goes if you’d like to potentially save on your car insurance. Your carrier may only offer a car insurance discount for completing certain courses. Also ask how much your discount will be — this will help when it comes time to choose a course. 3. Choose the type of course. There are online and classroom options, typically ranging from 4-12 hours depending on the course material. And, there are advantages to each. Online courses offer convenience (and sometimes a lower cost), while in-person settings can provide more interaction. 4. Determine how much you want to spend. If you’re trying to avoid a ticket (and a potential increase in your insurance premiums), the cost might not be much of an issue. If you’re taking a course to receive an insurance discount, however, make sure the total discount you’ll receive is greater than the cost of the course. 5. Check out the reviews. Online review sites, such as Yelp, can show you what others thought of a course. Keep in mind, people who felt “forced” to take a course might have a biased opinion, especially compared to someone who took the course willingly. No matter why you’re considering a defensive driving course, we’re happy to help you weigh the pros and cons. The biggest pro being, once you complete your training, you’re likely to be a little more careful the next time you get behind the wheel. And, that always pays off! Did you know the cost of home healthcare continues to rise each year. In fact in Las Vegas the average cost of home healthcare services is $22,000 annually. This is based on the cost of group homes or rehabilitative medical care and personal care attendants who provide assisted living services to customers in the customers home.
The average cost of home healthcare insurance policy cost as little as $20 per month The Department of Labor released a final ruling regulating association health plans (AHPs) as part of the Trump Administration strategy to revise regulations governing AHP's, short term medical insurance, and health reimbursement accounts to promote healthcare competition of choice.
An association is able to form a specific group for the purpose of offering health insurance. Association can include realtors, trade contractors, or self employed individuals. There are few things to consider when choosing an association health plan, one being essential health benefits, availability of medical doctors and facilities accepting the health insurance. The essential health benefit include hospitalization care, maternity care, mental and substance use and prescription drugs. These benefits are included automatically under qualified health insurance plans. Cost Sharing Limits for 2019 Cost sharing includes a consumers expected out of pocket medical expenses for the health plan year. The new cost sharing limits are increasing to $7,900 for single individuals and $15,800 for families. In 2018 the cost sharing limits for individuals is $7,350 and $14,700 for families. This is an increase of approximately 10% in additional medical expenses. Why the change according to The Balance healthcare costs consistently is increasing. The cost of hospitalization, doctor office charges, medical procedures are increasing approximately 5% each year. What can consumer do about the rising costs? Consumers has many options available to them to help reduce or control medical expenses. Examples include minimizing unnecessary trips to emergency rooms or urgent care facilities. Instead obtain medical care for your primary care doctor. Many health insurance plans offer tele-health services and 24/7 nurse hotline. Tele-health medical services greatly reduces unnecessary trips to the urgent care or emergency rooms. Lastly, it is important to speak with your local independent insurance broker every year to review all of the health plans available. Insurance Group of Nevada Corp has been approved as a Nevada local emerging small business (ESB). The Nevada Governor's office has determined that Insurance Group of Nevada Corp meets the eligibility standards to be certified as Tier 1, local emerging small business (ESB) as defined in Chapter 231 of the Nevada Administrative Code (NAC)
Public inspection can be reviewed and accessed on the State's website at www.diversifynevada.com We are pleased to accept this new certification by the State of Nevada. This certification would provide additional opportunities to serve Nevada. Keeping your home secure
Everyone wants to keep their home safe from burglars or intruders, but not everyone wants to have an alarm system installed. There are plenty of people who prefer the do-it-yourself route, whether it’s home improvement or home security. And nowadays, there are more options than ever when it comes to home security, so we at Insurance Group of Nevada want to help you sort through those options with a few tips. Do-it-yourself options The widespread availability of electronic tools means that homeowners can set up their own monitoring systems if they choose, without the help of a home-security company.
Even if you aren’t interested in installing security equipment around your home, there are a number of things you can do to increase safety:
Burglars really do consider deterrents such as alarms, cameras, dogs, etc., when looking at targets, according to a study released by the University of North Carolina. So a small investment in security can make a big difference! Sidebar: It’s a great time for a home inventory If your home was burglarized, would you know what was missing? A home inventory is a crucial tool to help replace everything that was lost. And we can help you do one! Give us a call at 702-996-6434 or visit our website at www.nevadainsurancegroup.com to learn more. Contact Us! At Insurance Group of Nevada, we can work with you to make sure you've got the coverage you need, while at the same time using all possible credits and discounts to make that coverage affordable. Just give us a call at (702) 996-6434 or send us a note at [email protected] We want to help you meet your goals, and make sure what's important to you is protected! Content provided by Safeco Insurance There are many reasons why shopping with independent insurance broker is strongly recommended. An independent insurance broker works with you the consumer for the purpose of obtaining affordable and quality insurance products that fits your needs and your lifestyle. Insurance Group of Nevada is rewarding new and existing clients with a competitive reward program.
The rewards program only applies to Nevada auto and home insurance, and Nevada business insurance policies. The rewards program is expected to expand to all insurance products in the near future. Terms and conditions apply. |
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