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Getting Married? Two Questions You Need to Ask Your Partner (but Probably Haven’t) | PA Benefits Agency
Getting married is a big leap. And you may be in the midst of a whole lot of planning—from when and where to have the wedding to whom to invite. But planning the wedding and honeymoon is just the start of your life together. As you start planning your future, don’t forget to put a…
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10 Things You Didn’t Know About Life Insurance | Pennsylvania Benefit Consultants
Life insurance blah blah blah. Is that what you hear when someone mentions it as part of your new job’s employee benefits round-up or when you see something about it on TV or social media? Not to worry: we’ve got the low-down on what you need to know. And it’s really not as overwhelming (or…
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Price Shop Healthcare | PA Employee Benefit Brokers
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in benefits, budgets, Financial Planning, Financial Wellness, health, Health Care, Health Insurance, Health Insurance Providers, Health Savings Account, HRA, HSA, Insurance, Juvenile Life Insurance, Latest News, Medical Savinfgs Accounts, Medical Savings Accounts, Medicare, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, WellnessAs the costs of health care soar, many consumers are looking for ways to control their medical spending. Also, with the rise of enrollment in high deductible health plans, consumers are paying for more health care out-of-pocket. From medical savings accounts to discount plans for prescriptions, patients are growing increasingly conscious of prices for their…
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Benefits Easy: Intro to Self-Funding | PA Benefit Consultants
As the first month of 2018 wraps up, companies have already begun the arduous task of submitting budgets and finding ways to cut costs for the new year. One of the most effective ways to combat increasing health care costs for companies is to move to a Self-Funded insurance plan. By paying for claims out-of-pocket…
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You Think You Won’t Qualify for Life Insurance, but You’re Wrong | PA Benefit Advisors
Think you can’t qualify for life insurance? Think again. You want to protect your loved ones for the future once you’re no longer around to provide for them. We all do. Life insurance gives you that peace of mind that your family will be taken care of after you’re gone. However, you’re also worried that…
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3 Reasons You May Still Need Life Insurance as You Head Toward Retirement | PA Benefit Advisors
Let’s be realistic. If you have an adequate investment and pension portfolio; if you have made provisions for your health care costs; if you have no one relying on you for financial support, maybe, just maybe you can afford to retire. Did you know that a healthy 65-year-old man has a life expectancy of 87…
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The Importance of Therapeutic Communication in Healthcare | PA Benefit Advisors
The quality of a therapeutic relationship depends on the ability of the healthcare provider to communicate effectively. The term “therapeutic communication” is often used in the field of nursing; however, the process isn’t limited to nursing. Other healthcare professionals, friends and family members of a patient can implement the strategies of communicating in a therapeutic…
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What Are Some Pros & Cons of HIPAA? | PA Benefit Advisors
Congress approved the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) to guard the privacy of personal medical information, and to give individuals the right to keep their health insurance coverage for pre-existing conditions in place even if they change jobs. The law has done this, providing important safeguards for patients. But it has also increased…
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Emergency vs. Urgent – What’s the Difference in Walk-In Care? | PA Benefit Advisors
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We’ve all been there – once or twice (or more)—when a child, spouse or family member has had to gain access to healthcare quickly. Whether a fall that requires stitches; a sprained or broken bone; or something more serious, it can be difficult to identify which avenue to take when it comes to walk-in care.…
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Engaged? 7 Financial To-Dos to Check Off Your List | PA Financial Advisors
You’ve picked out the rings, maybe even the venue … things are rolling toward your Big Day. But don’t forget an important element of your new life together: getting your financial lives in sync. Talking about finances with your fiancé or partner may not seem like the most romantic topic, but what better way is…
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