What is the Penalty for Not Having Health Insurance in 2019?
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What is the Penalty for Not Having Health Insurance in 2019?

On March 23, 2010, the first part of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act was passed as part of the first stage of comprehensive health care reform under the Obama administration. The Affordable Care Act is often referred to as “Obamacare”, the “ACA”, or the “PPACA”. The Affordable Care Act refers to the final… Continue Reading What is the Penalty for Not Having Health Insurance in 2019?

Staying Fit Past 65 
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Staying Fit Past 65 

The tried and true adage might sound cliché, but it’s accurate: it’s never too late to get back in shape. Goals will vary widely for people over the age of 65; some seniors may be preparing for another half marathon while another will be preparing for physical therapy to be able to walk again. In… Continue Reading Staying Fit Past 65 

The Changing Landscape of the Medicare Advantage Industry
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The Changing Landscape of the Medicare Advantage Industry

In 2019, the Medicare Advantage industry has seen slower growth for 2019 than the previous years. The Medicare Advantage (MA) insurers added over 1.4 million members to their rosters for overall 2019 coverage, as they continue to look for growth in a usually lucrative market. Latest federal data shows that for the start of 2019,… Continue Reading The Changing Landscape of the Medicare Advantage Industry

Nutrition for Seniors Over 65
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Nutrition for Seniors Over 65

Benistar has always been known to promote the health and rights of our clients. While we are usually involved in the medical benefits and prescription benefits of our senior clients, we wanted to touch on healthy nutrition for seniors. Food is the first line of defense when it comes to preventative medicine, and eating a… Continue Reading Nutrition for Seniors Over 65

What is Group Policy Insurance?
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What is Group Policy Insurance?

Group health insurance is a type of health insurance plan that businesses extend to their employees – and sometimes – the dependents of those individuals. Small and large business owners generally pay a part of the monthly premiums (or all of the premiums). The incentive for these businesses to provide group coverage is the large… Continue Reading What is Group Policy Insurance?