President Obama just announced that keeping your “non-grandfathered” health plan into 2014 may be an option. Here is the press release from BCBS of NC published earlier today: BCBSNC to File Plans with NCDOI that Would Allow Customers to Renew Existing Health Coverage CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (BCBSNC) […]
Rate Renewals for BCBS NC Grandfathered Plans
If you are a Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina individual policyholder, and have a a grandfathered health plan, you will get your renewal rates soon. The good folks at Blue Cross are working to get these rate renewals out to you. They are estimating that if you have a plan with a copay, […]
Long Term Disability Often Overlooked
Here is a great summary of why you might need your own disability policy and a strategy to find it. Please give a call if you would like some help. Click here for the summary
3rd Annual Hoops From Helen Tournament!!
3rd Annual Hoops From Helen 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament
2013 HSA Guidelines
IRS Announces 2013 HSA Limits and HDHP Maximums The IRS has announced adjustments that affect HSAs in 2013. Â Both HSA contribution limits and high deductible health plan out-of-pocket maximums have been raised over the 2012 limits. Â These changes go into effect January 1st, 2013. HSA contribution limits: Individuals – $3,250 (up $150 from 2012) Family […]
The Purpose of Life Insurance
Life insurance planning can be confusing, but it doesn’t have to be. Â I found this article today that I believe does a great job laying out the purpose and plan for your life insurance.
Supreme Court Debates Health Care Law
The Supreme Court began debates on the health care law today.  See here for a good article covering the debate.
The Future of the Health Savings Account?
The future of the popular HSA that pairs perfectly with a high deductible health plan is in question in once the PPACA takes full effect in 2014. Â Please see this article for more information
Have You Overlooked Tax Saving?
This is a great article on some commonly overlooked tax savings.
Tax Season
Tax season has begun and the IRS has released an official guide to helpful information on HSA accounts and other tax favored health plans. Â Hopefully this article will be helpful as you file you taxes this year.