Do you reside or own property in the Smith Mills Volunteer Fire Department District? Is this property within 5 miles of their fire department? If you answer yes to both of these questions, you need to contact your insurance agent and request a change on your property insurance effective July 1, 2020. Please note that some companies can only change this at your next … [Read more...]
Electricians, Tree Trimmers, Contractors, and Roofers
We have tried to compile a list of essential contacts to handle your needs. We highly recommend that you know the person working for you is fully insured. If not, and something happens, you could be held responsible. Verify that you have a licensed electrician for your state to do your repair work. The utility company may not hook up your service if you don't use a … [Read more...]
AARP Driver Safety Classes for 2020 in Henderson KY
The AARP Driver Safety Classes will be offered in the Spring of 2020 in Henderson, KY. Pick one of two classes (you do not have to attend both days). Attendees can choose from Thursday, Apil 16, 2020, or Thursday, May 21, 2020 (click the link to register). Both classes are the same; you can choose what best works for your schedule. Both classes will start promptly at 9 am … [Read more...]
Cairo Volunteer Fire Department Protection Class Change
Do you reside or own property in the Cairo Volunteer Fire District? Is this property within 5 miles of their fire department? If you answer yes to both of these questions, you need to contact your insurance agent and request a change on your home insurance effective November 1st, 2018. We here at Vaughn Insurance are working to change all of our current policyholders … [Read more...]
Medicare 101 Seminar
Our next seminar will be Thursday, May 31, 2018, at 6 pm at Henderson County Public Library. Register for Seminar Join us for this upcoming “Welcome to Medicare” seminar: If you or a family member is new to the federal Medicare program it can be confusing and frustrating at first glance. This session will help you better understand the many different parts of Medicare and … [Read more...]
Heart Disease
Friday, February 2, is Wear Red Day. Heart disease is the number one killer of women. Terri Knight has provided service to our clients at Vaughn Insurance since May of 1979. This is her story. September 2015 I found out that I had a heart murmur and was referred to a cardiologist. I thought this was going to be a waste of my time. After several tests I found out I had … [Read more...]
Open Enrollment Explained (Health Insurance)
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...]
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...]