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Life Insurance and Health Conditions: A Deal Breaker?
Posted: October 19, 2021
Life Insurance and Health Conditions: A Deal Breaker?Three Things to Keep in Mind If you’re interested in purchasing life insurance, you should consider the following: Never assume a health condition automatically disqualifies you from obtaining life insurance. Sure, maybe your health is less than perfect but you may be eligible for coverage, so always check with a licensed insurance agent to be sure. Always be honest about your medical history. Failing to...
Can Life Insurance Cover Student Loan Debt?
Posted: October 13, 2021
Can Life Insurance Cover Student Loan Debt?What Happens To Your Student Loans If You Pass Away? The short answer: It depends on the type of loans you have. Federal loans: Loans issued directly to a person through the U.S. Department of Education are discharged (“forgiven”) upon that person’s death, once the required documentation is submitted. Read more specifics about federal student loans at StudentAid.gov. Parent PLUS loans: As a type of...
What is a Medicare Supplement Plan?
Posted: September 23, 2021
What is a Medicare Supplement Plan?If you’re approaching your 65th birthday and starting to research options for Medicare, navigating through all of your new health care choices can be overwhelming. In addition to enrolling in a Medicare plan to meet your anticipated needs, you’ll also have to decide if a Medicare Supplement plan is right for you. At Erie Insurance, we’re here to help. Here are some things you should know when considering...
Medicare Supplement vs. Medicare Advantage: What’s the Difference?
Posted: September 21, 2021
Medicare Supplement vs. Medicare Advantage: What’s the Difference?Applying for Medicare once you reach retirement age sounds simple enough. But just because you’re covered under the federal health insurance program doesn’t mean you won’t be faced with out-of-pocket costs. With Original Medicare (Parts A and B), you’ll receive coverage for health-related expenses like hospital care, doctor visits, medical procedures and equipment. Like a traditional health insurance policy, Medicare pays its share of the...
Is a Medicare Supplement Insurance Plan Worth It?
Posted: September 20, 2021
Is a Medicare Supplement Insurance Plan Worth It?When you sign up for Medicare Parts A and B, you also have the option to apply for a Medicare Supplement insurance plan. A Medicare Supplement plan, sometimes called “Medigap,” is a private insurance policy that can help pay for some of the health care costs that Medicare doesn’t cover. But is this coverage really necessary? And more importantly — is it worth it? WHY CHOOSE...