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Will Original Medicare Meet My Coverage Needs?

Blog Author: Kari Mellone

Today, we’ll discuss Original Medicare in-depth. This will help you understand what it is, what type of coverage it includes, the cost of the plan, and if it fits your needs.

The SurePlan® Medicare System Makes Medicare Decisions Easy

Blog Author: Todd Lewison

Whether you’re new to Medicare or have been covered by Medicare for years, it can be confusing to sort through the options and choose a plan that meets your needs. The Twin City Underwriters’ SurePlan™ Medicare System aims to make the Medicare process easier. And it’ll give you peace of mind ...

The Life Insurance Ladder Strategy

Blog Author: Tom Peterson

As you age and reach new life milestones – marriage, homeownership, the birth of a child, retirement – your life insurance needs will change too. This can create a challenge. You don’t want to pay for more coverage than you need. But because the cost of life insurance increases with age, you’ll end ...

How to Increase Life Insurance Coverage

Blog Author: Tom Peterson

Has your life changed since you took out your life insurance policy? It’s very common. Perhaps you were newly married when you first signed up for insurance. Now you’re in a new home with a baby on the way. Or maybe you’ve divorced and taken on some additional debt. Whatever your circumstances, ...

Are Skilled Nursing Services Covered by Medicare?

Blog Author: Debby Jesser

Whether you’re recovering from an injury, a planned medical procedure, or simply need extra care following a hospitalization, skilled nursing services can cover care needs during the transition between the hospital and home. If you’re on Medicare, it’s important to understand the rules and ...

How Much Life Insurance Do I Need?

Blog Author: Tom Peterson

When signing up for a life insurance plan, balance is important. You want to get the right amount of coverage for your needs and goals, without overpaying for coverage you don’t need. Unfortunately, there’s no way of knowing with complete certainty how much life insurance you should take out. But ...

Why Hospital Admittance Classification Could Impact Medicare Coverage

Blog Author: Todd Lewison

If you or a loved one is admitted to the hospital, whether for a routine procedure or an unexpected illness, it can be a stressful experience. Of the many details to keep track of, the patient’s hospital admittance status probably isn’t the most important. But the classification a patient is given ...

4 Things to Know About Permanent Life Insurance

Blog Author: Kari Mellone

Permanent life insurance refers to life insurance policies that do not expire. Two common insurance types that fall under this umbrella are whole and universal life insurance. If you want life insurance that offers you coverage for the rest of your life, permanent life insurance may be the right ...

Tips to Avoid Medicare Fraud

Blog Author: Tom Peterson

It often feels like we hear about a new scam targeting seniors nearly every day. And while it’s true that Medicare fraud and similar schemes can be incredibly harmful, you can save yourself the worry and stress – while also protecting yourself – by taking a few careful steps.