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Careful Cents
So you missed the health insurance deadline and had to pay a penalty on your tax return? Don’t worry, you still have options—some of which are actually affordable. If you’re like me, you are probably procrastinating on applying for health insurance because you just don’t think you can afford the $400+ premiums per month. (Depending … Continue reading →

Quizzle Wire
In 2010, Congress passed- and President Obama signed into law – the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA, also called Obamacare). Some of the provisions of the law took effect almost immediately. Other requirements have been implemented over time and are still being phased in. So, after five years, can the PPACA be called … Continue reading →

Entrepreneur
According to the 2012 U.S. Census, there are 28 mill ion small businesses in the U.S., employing 52.6 million Americans– all of whom need health insurance. While small businesses with fewer than 50 employees are not required to provide health insurance coverage, many see it as an important tool to recruit and retain top talent. … Continue reading →

Stacking Benjamins
We’re pleased that not only was Michael Stahl nice enough to appear on Friday’s podcast explaining the Affordable Care Act, but he also agreed to help out on the blog with this topic. Thanks, Michael! We are down to the wire on tax filing season. One thing you may not have considered in the process: … Continue reading →

WebMD
We’re now just weeks away from the end of this year’s Affordable Care Act open enrollment period – the opportunity to buy health insuranee for 2015 closes on February 15th. Although shopping for health insurance isn’t high on anyone’s list, there is good reason to go back to the Marketplace to reconsider your health insurance … Continue reading →

CNBC
Robin Wiener has achieved something many small-business owners have struggled to do: She has lowered her firm1s health-care premiums. The dip isn1t huge. Her health-care IT firm, Get Real Health in Rockville, Maryland, has saved about 1 percent. But achieving the small savings took some careful planning, given that her firm-which covers 100 percent of … Continue reading →

6 in 10 do not believe the ACA has affected them, while a worryingly large share of consumers cannot afford to cover their entire out-of-pocket health expenses. North Richland Hills, Texas – October 14, 2014 – Despite more than $73 billion of federal government spending on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) since 2010 and with … Continue reading MAJORITY OF AMERICANS ARE UNAWARE OF THE IMPACT OF THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT ON THEIR LIVES AND THE SIGNIFICANT FINANCIAL RISK THEY FACE IN THE EVENT OF A SERIOUS MEDICAL ISSUE →

HealthMarkets’ commitment to customer service is recognized by the not-for-profit agency whose mission is to advance marketplace trust HealthMarkets Insurance Agency Receives “A” rating North Richland Hills, Texas – June 12, 2014 – HealthMarkets, Inc. (www.HealthMarketsInc.com) announced that the Better Business Bureau (BBB) has assigned the company an A+ rating, the highest rating assigned by … Continue reading HEALTHMARKETS®, INC. ANNOUNCES “A+” RATING FROM BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU →

Michael Z. Stahl to Lead HealthMarkets’ Direct to Consumer Distribution North Richland Hills, Texas – June 17, 2013 – HealthMarkets, Inc. (http://www.healthmarketsinc.com) announced the appointment of Michael Z. Stahl as Senior Vice President. In this new position, Stahl will lead the company’s efforts to build direct to consumer distribution for its distribution and insurance subsidiaries. … Continue reading HEALTHMARKETS®, INC. ADDS MICHAEL Z. STAHL TO SENIOR MANAGEMENT TEAM →