What does open enrollment mean? Open enrollment is a period of time each year that you can or have to sign up for new health insurance benefits (if you don't already have them) or change existing benefits. It has a lot to do with how old you are and if you receive Medicare benefits or not. If you are on Medicare or over the age of 65, your open enrollment for 2018 is … [Read more...]
AARP Driver Safety Classes for Spring 2018 in Henderson KY
The AARP Driver Safety Classes will be offered in the Spring of 2018 in Henderson KY. You have the opportunity to choose from two dates. Pick one of two classes (you do not have to attend both days) This is a four-hour course. Attendees can choose from two different class dates, April 17, 2018, or May 8, 2018 (click the link to register). April 17, 2018, class will … [Read more...]
CMS Kicks-off campaign to prepare for New Medicare Cards for Seniors
On Tuesday, May 30, 2017, CMS kicked-off a multi-faceted outreach campaign to help providers get ready for new Medicare cards. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is preparing a fraud prevention initiative that removes Social Security numbers from Medicare cards to help fight identity theft, and safeguards taxpayer dollars. So, how will this work? The new … [Read more...]
Your Kentucky driver’s license, is it current or expired?
Stop right now. Open your wallet. Check the expiration date on your driver’s license. This 5 second task could save you countless time, unnecessary fines, penalties and hassles. By law your driver’s license needs to be renewed every 4 years and the state of Kentucky no longer mails written notification reminders. A personal true story follows. Recently, upon presenting my … [Read more...]
Valentines Day Gifts- Are they insured?
If you are lucky enough to get a sparkling engagement ring for Valentines day, be sure to have it properly insured. Jeanne Salvatore, Senior Vice President and Consumer spokesperson for the Insurance Information Institute explains that a special policy called a floater will protect your expensive items from theft as well as "mysterious disappearance". We here at Vaughn … [Read more...]