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The Cost of Nonpayment: How Lapsed Insurance Hurts Your Business
The envelope remains unopened on your desk — this is your third notification. Last month's business insurance payment didn't go out. Production costs were high, and something had to give. You figured you'd catch up next week. But time keeps passing by. Most insurers offer a short grace period —...
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Car theft has reportedly been up in some parts of the country. Law enforcement are attributing this in part to a new social media challenge that encourages teens and young adults to break into and steal cars. What preventive measures can you take to protect your car? While this new…
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Starting a manufacturing business can go smoothly if you dedicate your work to the best steps possible and execute a great strategy. The manufacturing industry in the U.S. is worth an estimated $8.8 trillion. If you’re hoping to tap into this profit and establish a lucrative business in the field,…
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It is essential to know the five types of cybersecurity for your company to ensure that you have the best protection for your network. Cybersecurity insurance is an important safety net in a data breach. That doesn’t mean your company shouldn’t enforce cybersecurity throughout the company. There are five key elements…
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The Medicare Shared Savings Program offers plenty of affordable options for people who need medical treatment. Affordability is one barrier preventing a more significant number of Americans from getting the healthcare they need. Thanks to federal efforts, individuals meetings specific eligibility requirements have access to Medicare. This federal health insurance program…
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Fire Prevention Week is celebrating its 100th Anniversary this October! The week, which is dedicated to raising awareness and reducing risk of fire-related death and injury, will run from October 9 - 15th. "Fire Won't Wait. Plan Your Escape." This year's theme for Fire Prevention Week is "Fire won't wait.…
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Medicare Advantage enrollment is increasing across the country, and it could skyrocket to new record highs. The Medicare program has expanded beyond what the government offered several decades ago. Among other changes, the Medicare Advantage option became a possibility in 2003, after former President Bill Clinton signed Medicare+Choice into law…
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Preparing your home for fall is essential to avoid issues that could develop down the line in the colder months. Dropping temperatures signal a busy time for businesses as customers gear up for the holidays, but they can also bring trouble on the home front. Fall is the perfect time…
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Bombarded by Medicare information? Don’t let Medicare mail fool you. As we approach Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period, Medicare-eligibles will start to receive a lot of information about Medicare and their medical insurance options (hospital insurance, medical insurance, drug coverage), especially through brochures and mailers advertising the best Medicare Advantage plans…
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Medicare Advantage is an essential resource and a valuable supplement for its over 26 million enrollees that use it in their plan. The private insurance supplement should complement insureds’ existing coverage under Medicare and offer additional benefits such as prescription drugs, vision services, and dental visits. With the cost of Medicare rising and…
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