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...]
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...]
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...]
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 will … [Read more...]
Corydon KY Fire Protection Improved
Are you in the Corydon Civil Defense Fire & Rescue district? If so, are you within 5 miles of the fire station? Are you within 1,000 feet of a fire hydrant? This could mean extra savings on your insurance premium starting November 1st. Contact our office for additional details. Be sure and donate to your local county fire departments. They work hard to make … [Read more...]