You may or may not have noticed an increase of pink in your daily life; October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and we are proud to show off our pink ribbons at Partner Agency. Chances are you, or someone you know,...

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Today's Wellness Wednesday is a little different from the norm. Today we want to share a story from one of our insureds. The Bobier family has been long time clients of Partner Agency. We knew a little about their story,...

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Now that you have secured coverage for 2015 through the Affordable Care Act (ACA), what do you do now? Step 1: Find a doctor in your plan You will likely wish to begin by finding out if your prior doctors and other...

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The Affordable Care Act went into effect 2014, and with it came the federal law that requires all US citizens have health insurance or suffer a penalty. If you did not have health insurance for 2014, and you did...

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In 2015, employers of with a certain amount of full-time employees will be subject to the Employer Shared Responsibility, which means that the employer must offer affordable health benefits. This is due to the...

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The Affordable Care Act (ACA) has had many people scratching their head and wondering what will be included on their new ACA-Compliant policy. What are the Mandatory Benefits and Excepted Benefits? What are Mandatory...

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Covered California is sending notices to health plan enrollees asking permission to automatically verify their income for the coverage year 2015.Why does Covered California need to know my household income?Having...

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The Affordable Care Act has led to many changes with small business owners and the employee benefits they need to provide. Many of the mandates were postponed last year, so there is a lot of confusion. We are here to...

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What are the benefits of an EPO plan? Is this plan a good choice for me? What is an EPO plan or an EPO Network? Many people are aware of HMO or PPO plans, but many carriers, such as Anthem Blue Cross, are now offering...

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Have questions about what happens after March 31? We have answers! What you should know about the end of Open Enrollment and Special Enrollment periods. March 31 is the last day anyone can sign up for an individual or...

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“What’s a Premium again?” A new survey of 1,008 U.S. adults conducted for the American Institute of CPAs by Harris Interactive, found that more than half (51 percent) could not accurately identify at least one of three...

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ACA Quick Facts:  What is the Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP)? Several provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) affect small businesses, their employees, and families. Currently, smaller businesses...

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Have questions about what procedures and services are and are not covered by the Affordable Care Act? We have answers! What is included in my coverage? Many people remain uncertain about the Affordable Care Act and...

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Still have questions about the Affordable Care Act? We have answers! We know that there are still many questions regarding the Affordable Care Act. Today we answer some of those questions concerning the...

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Many small businesses do not offer health care, and if they do, many part time employees are not eligible for group coverage. There is now a place that provides the coverage you need! Where do I get my health coverage...

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What are the latest changes to the Affordable Care Act and how will they affect me and my premiums? Revisions to the Affordable Care Act and the Effect of Extending Coverage to Non-Grandfathered Policies There has been...

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[caption id="attachment_474" align="aligncenter" width="819"] What are the newest proposed reforms to the Affordable Care Act and how will they affect you?[/caption] Due To Public Appeal, President Obama Addresses the...

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Are you still unsure of how the Affordable Care Act will affect your small business? Many employers are wondering how the Affordable Care Act will affect the coverage they provide to their employees. Below is a recap of...

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The application process can be confusing. Let us help you with listing what sort of information you will need to provide in order to sign up for the Affordable Care Act. What sort of information do I need to apply for...

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Are there exemptions from the penalties provided by the Affordable Care Act for those who have difficulties paying for health insurance? Aligning Individual Medical Mandate Penalties With the Open Enrollment Period...

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President Obama spoke of website issues; does this affect Californians applying online for Covered California? President Obama referred to website issues Monday in his address to the nation. Do you know which site he is...

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Covered California is a hit with 94,500 applications started since October 1  Consumer Interest Remains Strong for Health Insurance Offered Through Covered California Marketplace. Covered California had 600,000...

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Thousands of consumers investigate health insurance through the new Covered California Marketplace in first week of opening. Covered California's Grand Opening Success! Partner agency has been informing you of the...

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The time to enroll in Covered California is near! As an Individual or Family, may I enroll in Affordable Health Care Medical Coverage at any time of the year?  Who can help me? Enrolling for medical coverage will...

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There are companies and individuals that might take advantage of consumer confusion and some of the misinformation out there about new coverage options under the Affordable Care Act. Opportunities for potential fraud...

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Do You Qualify for Affordable Health Care Financial Assistance? If you need help paying for health care, you may qualify for federal assistance. Under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as health care reform, the...

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Are you wondering how to sign up for the Affordable Care Act? Will it be through your employer, or independent of your employer? Must my Small Group Employer offer me Medical Insurance? With all these changes and...

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With the upcoming health reform changes through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) many people have questions about what kind of additional coverages will be available, and to whom? Will the new Health Care Marketplace have...

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What is your role as a small business owner in informing your employees about the health care reform options? As an Employer, do I need to inform my employees about the Health Benefits Marketplace…even if our company...

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Affordable Health Coverage - If I still cannot afford it, are there financial assistance programs available to me? Many people know they need health insurance but are concerned about the price. Luckily, there are&...

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Explaining the Essential Health Benefits provided by the Affordable Care Act Essential Health Benefits The Affordable Care Act (ACA) mandates that Individual/Family Health Plans and Small Employer Group Health Plans...

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What is the SHOP Marketplace and What Will It Mean for Small Business Owners? The SHOP (Small Business Health Options Program) Marketplace will open in October of this year for coverage that is proposed to take effect...

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How will Covered California allow you to shop for health insurance? Will there be penalties for the uninsured? California's Marketplace The Affordable Care Act establishes state marketplaces where individuals and small...

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How to Choose Your Health Plan? With all the impending changes from the Affordable Care Act, you may be wondering "How will I choose my health care plan?" To help make shopping for health insurance easier, health plans&...

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Are you wondering how the Affordable Care Act will change the way you get your health insurance? Big changes are coming in October 2013. Big changes for a lot of people. The Affordable Care Act is expected to help...

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Are you wondering how the Affordable Care Act will be implemented, when you enroll, and how it will affect you and your family? We have answers! How is the Affordable Care Act going to be implemented in California?...

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Questions about health care? We want to become your partner in unraveling the mystery of health care reform! Here at Partner Insurance Agency, it is our goal to redefine the relationship between you and your...

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