Did you know that you can compare costs before you receive care? The Maine Health Data Organization has a great site where you can compare costs at 344 healthcare settings in Maine, including hospitals, surgical centers, diagnostic imaging centers, health centers, laboratories, and clinics. Before your next procedure, make sure to check costs. Scheduling with […]

Are you curious how much your medical provider is being paid by drug and device companies for things including but not limited to research, meals, travel, gifts or speaking fees? You can do a search here on the CMS.gov website… Program Overview | OpenPayments (cms.gov)

Federal officials have announced a new platform to report denied emergency care directly to the U.S. government. All Americans are entitled to emergency medical care under a federal law called the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act or EMTALA. The law states hospitals that receive federal funds must stabilize or transfer patients needing emergency care, […]

Did your health insurance carrier deny your health claim? Did you know that you can request a report with the information the carrier used to determine whether or not to pay your claim? ProPublica is a site where you can file a claim request for that information. Find the site and how to file your […]

It’s almost time to get away for your spring vacation! Will you be traveling domestically or internationally? If so, you will need medical and trip insurance. Please contact me for more information. Click here to view the different products.

Have you recently lost health insurance for you in your family? If so, you may be eligible for a Special Enrollment Period (SEP). You will qualify for a SEP if you’ve currently lost coverage, moved to a different county or state, recently married, are having a baby or adopting a child. You have 60 days […]

If you were ever curious, here’s the lowdown, in Maine, businesses with fewer than 50 employees (full time equivalents or FTEs) can get a small group health insurance plan to provide coverage to their employees (and their dependents). These plans are regulated by the Affordable Care Act (ACA) rules for individuals and small groups. Businesses […]

Did You know that employees value health insurance over any other benefit? If you’re not currently offering health, dental or vision insurance, let’s have a conversation. I can get you started in the right direction and help you design a benefit plan that works for you and your employees. Contact me today. 

Offering employee benefits for the first time can be challenging if you’re not sure where to start.  An employee benefits package can be as limited or as grand as you like. Employee Benefits to Consider Offering · Health Insurance – Small group health insurance plans come in a variety of options including PPO, HMO, and POS […]