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Special Open Enrollment Period for the ACA

Posted by sternteamon January 29, 2021February 16, 2021Leave a comment

A special Open Enrollment period for Americans in need of health insurance has been created by President Biden. From February 15 through May 15, the government marketplace will reopen for those who don't have any health insurance coverage, have recently…

Residents age 75 & Older Now Eligible for COVID19 Vaccine

Posted by sternteamon January 11, 2021February 18, 2021Leave a comment

Spread the word to your senior friends and relatives! Today is the day! Northern Virginia residents age 75 and older, or those who care for them, can contact their county health department directly to make a COVID19 vaccine appointment. While…

The 10 Essential Benefits

Posted by sternteamon November 14, 2020Leave a comment

Open enrollment for Affordable Care Act (ACA) health insurance is happening from now until December 15, 2021. This means that individuals, small businesses and groups can apply for Obamacare or change their current plan. When considering health insurance, it's important…

Medicare Basics

Posted by sternteamon August 27, 2020August 27, 2020Leave a comment

The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period begins October 15, 2020 and goes through December 7. For Seniors age 65 or older using the program for the first time, or those electing to make changes to their current plan, it can be confusing.…

Health Insurance Open Enrollment FAQ’s for Virginians

Posted by sternteamon August 19, 2020August 19, 2020Leave a comment

Virginia has health care plans for you and your family beginning November 1, 2020. Due to the COVID19 pandemic, many Virginians will be accessing government sponsored health insurance for the first time. Below are all the basics for Virginia's Open…

NoVA Parks and Facilities During COVID19: What’s Open Right Now?

Posted by sternteamon July 3, 2020Leave a comment

Northern Virginia parks and public facilities continue to slowly reopen and with that comes questions and visits looking a little different than we're used to. Many waterparks and pools for example are closed for the remainder of 2020, but some…

What’s New in Phase 2? COVID19 Restrictions Lifting in Northern VA

Posted by sternteamon June 10, 2020June 10, 2020Leave a comment

As coronavirus hospitalizations continue to trend downward, Northern Virginian's will see eased restrictions from quarantine starting this Friday, June 12 when Phase 2 begins. While the reopening of businesses and public facilities on a limited basis means more freedom to…

Coronavirus & Health Insurance in Virginia

Posted by sternteamon April 21, 2020April 21, 2020Leave a comment

Health insurance is evolving to keep up with the needs of Americans during the coronavirus crisis, but with so much information coming so quickly consumers need concrete answers to their coverage questions. Below are the answers to Virginian's most frequently…

Health Insurance & COBRA: Options during Covid19

Posted by sternteamon March 27, 2020April 8, 20201 Comment

During this time of uncertainty, many businesses are balancing the well-being of their employees with keeping the business itself running. In some cases this means making changes to daily operations that impact employee health insurance benefits leaving many employees to…

Now Hiring: HealthMarkets Insurance Reps Needed During Covid19

Posted by sternteamon March 25, 2020March 25, 2020Leave a comment

In a time where many businesses are closing, HealthMarkets is expanding our sales force. Health insurance benefits continue to evolve quickly as we navigate the coronavirus outbreak; state exchanges like Maryland's are opening on an emergency basis and each day…