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BANN Health Insurance

On November 27th, 2018 the Builders Association of Northern Nevada, in partnership with Hometown Health, released new BANN Health Insurance plans. Their focus is small employers with between 2 and 49 full-time employees. The idea is to provide members with… Read More

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Doctors Outside of Nevada

The number of insured individuals is continuing to rise, and the supply of doctors is tapering or falling here in Northern Nevada. As a result, the wait times to see a doctor have taken a sharp increase. Many times it’s… Read More

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Options for Nevada Small Businesses

Nevada small businesses have been looking for every possible way to save money regarding healthcare expenses. They’re forming Association Health Plans to pool together and reduce the cost. Nevada small businesses are looking into alternative funding such as the Aetna… Read More

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Aetna Funding Advantage

Last year Aetna introduced a new product designed to lower the cost for health insurance small business plans. It’s called the Aetna Funding Advantage. The main idea is to circumvent large parts of the Affordable Care Act taxes and offer low… Read More

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What is a QLE?

In 2014 the Affordable Care Act changed how we enroll in health insurance. They no longer base rates on health history. Instead, they now base the rates on your zip code and age. Health history makes no difference. This created… Read More

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Nevada MLR Rebates

This year United Healthcare in Nevada overcharged their members. Now they must pay members back for the high rates. Insurers must use at least 80% of the money they take in from premiums on health care costs and quality improvement.… Read More

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