You have probably received a letter from Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina notifying you of your new Medicare supplement rate beginning June 1. Here are a few things to look for when you receive this letter. Your rate adjustment is your yearly change due to overall claims activity within your group, or inflation If…
COBRA stands for Consolidated Omnibus Reconciliation Act. Basically, COBRA allows you and/or your family to continue receiving your employer health coverage should you lose your job. But, understanding your COBRA eligibility can be difficult. Here are a few things to keep in mind: You will have to pay the entire premium, plus an additional 2%…
Medicare Supplements and EOBs If you receive a healthcare service, your provider will have to file a claim with your insurance carrier. For individuals on a Medicare supplement, your provider will file the claim with Medicare, who will then approve or deny the charges. If Medicare approves this claim, the remaining balance will be forwarded…
Thank you to all of our customers who turned to us during 2015’s Annual Open Enrollment period. From navigating the Affordable Care Act plans and the Healthcare Marketplace to finding a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan, we understand how overwhelming this time of year can be. We hope that we were able to lend the support…
