When people begin to think about aging, retirement and preservation of assets, two important insurance products that are integral to the planning process are life insurance and long-term care (LTC) insurance. We understand the discussions surrounding preservation of assets and retirement planning can be difficult, involving many moving parts from emotions to finances. Life insurance […]
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2017 Medicare Parts A & B Premiums and Deductibles Announced
Date: 2016-11-10 Title: 2017 Medicare Parts A & B Premiums and Deductibles Announced Contact: press@cms.hhs.gov 2017 Medicare Parts A & B Premiums and Deductibles Announced Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the 2017 premiums for the Medicare inpatient hospital (Part A) and physician and outpatient hospital services (Part B) programs. Medicare […]
The Outlook for Affordable Health Insurance in Wisconsin
The Affordable Care Act changed the health care landscape tremendously. The gradual rollout of ACA provisions paved the way for an additional 20 million Americans to obtain health care coverage, which would not have been possible without ACA, which is referred to as Obamacare. Based on the latest figures from Whitehouse.gov, nine in 10 Americans […]
How Do Medicare Advantage Plans and Medicaid Work Together?
Health insurance can be confusing for many Wisconsin seniors and their families. Here are a few tips on what you should know before talking to a Milwaukee health insurance agent. What Is Medicare Advantage? Medicare Advantage, or Part C plans, aren’t provided by the government. They’re actually offered by private companies that have been approved […]
Open Enrollment 2017: Should I Stay or Should I Change My Plan?
Medicare Advantage plans and prescription drug plans are about to go into their Annual Open Enrollment Period (OEP). There are several reasons to review your Wisconsin 2016 plan with a licensed insurance agent each year. Many individuals on Medicare in Wisconsin for plan year 2016 are currently enrolled in one of these top three: AARP […]
The Most Affordable Health Insurance Wisconsin Citizens Can Get
You might ask, “What is the most affordable health insurance Wisconsin citizens can get?” That’s what FHK is here to answer for you. We understand in these trying times that affordable health insurance that does what you need it to is increasingly difficult to come by. We pride ourselves on being experts in the field […]
Obamacare Wisconsin
Since the introduction of Obamacare Wisconsin citizens have been in search for affordable health insurance plans to accommodate the increased deductibles associated with the transition. Having someone knowledgeable on the topic is just the first step. Trusting that person to recommend the best insurance plan for your needs is the next. Trustworthy Agents It’s already […]
What Would Happen if Premium Tax Credits Went Away in Wisconsin?
Just recently, the US Supreme Court voted to uphold Obamacare subsidies. What exactly does this mean? First, we need to define subsidies. Premium tax subsidies and advanced premium tax credits are both the same thing, and they refer to the income-based discount on Obamacare health insurance. This is the advanced discount to help pay your […]
Is it too late to get Obamacare?
Has the deadline to sign up for Obamacare passed? No. For those of you that have yet to enroll in a plan, the deadline is fast approaching, February 15th, 2015. The 15th falls on a Sunday this year, and FHK will be open this weekend on both Saturday the 14th and Sunday the 15th during […]
Big Changes for Wisconsin Obamacare
There have been major changes to the Obamacare Marketplace this week. Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield just announced that they are discontinuing major medical health insurance coverage for tens of thousands Wisconsin residents. This change will affect individuals currently on an Anthem Affordable Care Act plan (Obamacare) both on and off exchange. This news comes […]