Posts tagged tips
How To Get Health Insurance Mid-Year (SEP) | 066 |

Today, we are discussing… How To Get Health Insurance Mid-Year (SEP)

Health insurance is one of the most important ways to protect your family medically and financially. However, it’s super common nowadays to NOT get your health insurance through an employer, but rather to get it as an individual or family. When you find yourself in a time of transition from your job, whether you lost your job or left to start your own business, getting new health insurance can be a top concern! Let Peter D Johnsen show you how!

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How the American Rescue Plan Saves You Money on your Health Insurance | How To Insurance 062

On March 11, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan with immediate impacts on Marketplace. Most individuals will be getting $1,400… but there is more! The question we’re asking today is: How the American Rescue Plan Saves You Money on your Health Insurance. Peter D Johnsen, your insurance broker, breaks it down for you here.

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Is the COVID Stimulus Money Taxable? | How to Insurance | 060

Did you get your Stimulus check? I sure hope so! But is the money taxable? The reason you’re asking this is… you know that your health insurance premiums and the advanced tax credits/subsidy you receive are based on your taxable income. Peter D Johnsen explains how your stimulus check affects your health insurance premiums.

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The Top 3 Things To Do After You Enroll in Health Insurance | How to Insurance | 059

Congratulations! You are enrolled in a new healthcare plan. You did all the hard work of working with your broker to apply, compare, and enroll in a health insurance plan to protect your medical needs and financial liabilities! So now what?!? Peter D Johnsen explains what to do, now that you have health insurance.

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3 Reasons to Ask for an Annual Insurance Review | How to Insurance | 058

Before I became an insurance broker and I did NOT spend my entire day thinking about all the details of insurance… and I just didn’t know what I didn’t know. And that’s ok! It wasn’t my job! I couldn’t expect to be an expert in insurance back then. This is why everyone needs an Independent Insurance Broker to identify what insurance coverages they have or need. Here are 3 Reasons to Ask for an Annual Insurance Review from Peter D Johnsen, Your Insurance Broker.

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3 Reasons You Need a Dental and Vision Plan | How to Insurance | 056

Once you have your health insurance, the next step is Dental and Vision Insurance. It only takes one major dental emergency to drain your savings. So, it's wise to have a plan to care for your teeth (and eyes) and protect your finances! Today, Peter D Johnsen is talking about: 3 Reasons You Need a Dental and Vision Plan

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What Does The Affordable Care Act Actually Do For Me? | How to Insurance | 053

This Election Season has been crazy! You’ve probably heard lots of talk about the Affordable Care Act (or Obamacare). Some people love it. Some hate it. Some want to “repeal and replace it”. Some just don’t know what it actually is...but only what their political party thinks about it. As a professional, Peter D Johnsen deals with the Affordable Care Act every day… let him break it down and give you a very practical view of what it actually does (void of any political commentary)

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Understanding The Health Insurance Open Enrollment Period | How to Insurance | 052

This November 1 - December 15 is the annual Open Enrollment Period for Health Insurance. So, what does that mean for you? Don’t miss it. It only happens once a year and if you’re not prepared… you have to wait another whole year! If you’re self-employed or just not offered a health plan with your job… ask Peter D Johnsen to help you get insured!

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3 Things Everyone Must Do During Healthcare Open Enrollment | How to Insurance | 051

If you have a healthcare plan through your state’s healthcare exchange (WA Health Plan Finder or Covered CA or healthcare.gov)… this is for you! If you currently have an employer health plan but are interested in what happens if you lose that coverage… this is also for you! Peter D Johnsen will help you find the right healthcare plan for you.

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Is a Medicare Supplement (Medi-Gap) Plan Right For You? | How to Insurance | 050

Employer Healthcare, Original Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplements, Medigap, Part D Rx Plans… with so many options, it can be difficult to decide what’s best for you. However, if you’re 65 years or older, Peter D Johnsen will help you find the fantastic benefits available to you, including the option of a “Medi-Gap” or Medicare Supplement.

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What Every 64 Year Old Needs to Know About Medicare | How to Insurance | 048

You pay into it your entire life and finally get to cash in on those benefits when you’re “Medicare Eligible” when you turn 65. So, if you’re 64 now and about to turn 65 years old… it’s time to learn the basics and be prepared to apply and enroll as soon as you can. Peter D Johnse let’s you know “What Every 64 Year Old Needs to Know About Medicare”.

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Quick & Simple Business Insurance Quotes | How to Insurance | 047

Starting, building, and running your own small business is hard! You’ve spent countless hours and nights doing all you can to make it succeed and the last thing you need is an extremely difficult process to get simple business insurance. It’s your business and you need to protect it! Today, Peter D Johnsen, will help you with: Quick & Simple Small Business Insurance Quotes.

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3 Tips for RV, Boat, and Motorcycle Insurance | How to Insurance | 046

Travel and fun recreational activities closer to home are on the rise! Since the COVID-19 pandemic, many people are looking at ways to travel and enjoy a vacation, without getting on a plane or traveling internationally. So using an RV, boat or motorcycle to get out there… is a great option! Peter D Johnsen gives you 3 Tips for RV, Boat, and Motorcycle Insurance.

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