10 Apr
Posted by: Cobra Help Center in: Individual Health Insurance
There are three main ways to get health insurance. The first is directly to the source, from an insurance carrier. The second is from an agent, who basically works for a insurance company. The third is from a broker or underwriter.
An insurance carrier has their best interests at heart. If you went a car dealer, [...]
09 Apr
Posted by: Cobra Help Center in: COBRA Health Insurance
A COBRA health insurance policy allows a former employee to continue the coverage they were receiving before being fired. This coverage cover both the former employee as well as any and all dependents including: spouses, former spouses due to death of employee or divorce, and all dependent children. COBRA is only available though if the [...]
COBRA is not insurance. In fact, there is not even a true central “company” that handles COBRA. COBRA is a law that was passed by the federal government that allows for a former employee to continue their former employees health policy for up to 18 months after leaving their job. COBRA is not a new [...]
The world of Health Insurance and COBRA can be a very confusing one, especially with our current economy. News is constantly changing and new information about COBRA is becoming available daily. If you did happen to miss any of our posts last month concerning changes in COBRA or Health Insurance, we have put together a [...]
31 Mar
Posted by: Cobra Help Center in: Health Insurance
Having health insurance is essential to having peace of mind about your family’s well being. Everyone needs medical insurance in order to get the proper medical attention but medical costs can be very expensive. Being insured can make paying those expenses much easier, as well as take the possibility of huge debt due to these [...]
There has been a great deal of talk in the news lately about health insurance. Health insurance is designed to assist you in times of unexpected crisis. On top of helping you cope with day to day medical bills, health insurance is there to help defer costs if you find yourself in an accident and [...]
When considering the economy, most people try to save money wherever they can. This is a smart strategy, however, there are some things that everyone needs and should not ever be skimped on. Health insurance is one of those necessity’s.
Even if you are trying to save money, you really need to have comprehensive medical insurance. [...]