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...]
AARP Driver Safety Program coming to Henderson KY
The Date, Time and Place is yet to be determined. We do know it will be Summer 2017 and in Henderson KY. Are you are interested in being a safer driver and possibly lowering your insurance rates? Participants will learn current rules of the road, defensive driving techniques, and how to operate a vehicle more safely in today's increasingly challenging driving environment. … [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...]
Got 5 minutes? Get an Auto Insurance Rate Quote
We here at GoVaughn.com Insurance are proud to have an online service to give you a INSTANT quote on your auto insurance. We can give you a live quote if you live in Kentucky or Indiana. Give it a try! We promise you a rate within 5 minutes. It’s easy and only 4 screens and get a quote with several different carriers: Safeco, State Auto, Travelers and Progressive. … [Read more...]
Open Enrollment Explained (Health Insurance)
What does open enrollment mean? Does it have anything to do with Deer season? 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 … [Read more...]
Food Trucks: Let Your Food Keep on Trucking!
When you picture building your catering business, is the image more truck than tent? Is the kitchen more space-efficient mobile than stainless steel and spacious? Do you want to take your restaurant to the customers rather than getting the customers to your restaurant? Welcome to the world of food trucks! While often considered a relatively recent phenomenon, the mobile … [Read more...]
Tax Forms 1095-B and 1095-C: What You Need to Know
In early 2016, many employees will receive two important new tax forms. In general, you will receive a Form 1095-B if you were enrolled in your employer’s health plan in 2015. You will receive Form 1095-C if you were a full-time employee of a large employer at any time during 2015. In most cases, Form 1095-B will be sent to you by your health insurance company, while your … [Read more...]
Henderson KY Protection Class Information in the News
Vaughn Insurance had the opportunity to speak with the local TV stations about the revised protection class ratings for some of Henderson county fire departments. We also provided information to the Gleaner to help spread the word about the revised protection class. Below is a recap of how they covered the press information we provided. 25 News Reporter - Katie … [Read more...]
Henderson County Fire Protection Updates
After publishing our blog about Corydon fire department being reviewed by ISO and qualifying for a lower rate we found out that several fire departments were reviewed and have qualified for a lower public protection class rating from ISO. What this could mean for you is a reduction in your property insurance premiums. There is a new rating structure in place as well that … [Read more...]