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"Health Insurance Rates Looking Scary? Don't Worry, Talk to Larry"
Larry Medcalf, CLU®
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July 21, 2020
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Larry Medcalf, CLU®

Need a Local Athens, Alabama Health Insurance Agent - Broker?

Do you reside in Athens, Alabama, or the adjacent areas, and you require health insurance?  You can get assistance from an Independent Athens Health Insurance agent. Regardless of who you use though, choosing an excellent local broker will be a walk in the park with the following tips at your disposal.

Carrier Representation

It is vital to know whether the local agent acts for an array of health insurance companies or just a single entity.An infographic sharing what you can expect when talking with a health insurance agent at our agency This is critical since each firm has put in place unique strategies, coverage types and doctor – hospital networks. Insurers have differing coverage agreements that include a network of doctors and drug formulary inventories. The agent's first job is to ensure that the client gets the right policy. Captive agents deal with one insurance carrier’s products, and they owe their loyalty to that insurance company.  In contrast, multi-line agents and health insurance brokers deal with various firms. By virtue of being independent, they can arrange for the best policy for your family or employer small group.

Certification

Confirming certifications is the next step. Find out whether the Athens health insurance agent has CMS certification that allows them to offer ACA plans. You might decide that there's no need to get an ACA policy, and there's no problem with that. However, it is advisable to compare both the ACA and non-ACA plans to get the feel of both and decide well. This is essential since you might be burdened by pre-existing conditions that are not covered by the non-ACA plan. Or you might qualify for a large amount of financial assistance that is only available with ACA plans.  Be sure that the agent is highly experienced and conversant with dealing with challenging issues. The fact that the agent has a designation like the Charted Life Underwriter (CLU) certification means that they are well-placed to handle all financial and insurance matters.

Make sure that the agent has been licensed with the state and that their continued learning is recent. Also, check for any complaints with the state department of insurance or DOI, and you can do this by calling your state's DOI. In specific states you are able to confirm actions taken against agent's by clicking a link on the DOI website. An appropriate illustration is Alabama's Enforcement Action Search.

Local Agent

Limestone County LogoIt is vital to note that insurance is never a one size fits all solution.  Instead, you should connect with your health insurance agent and study the coverage in the carrier provided documents. At times, even accomplished brokers find it hard to be clear over the phone, and it can spell trouble after the sale is complete. We work in the Athens area and we have perfected the art of face to face meetings with our clients. In these meetings, you will enroll only after looking at the insurance packages that you have decided upon. By using a local agent in your immediate location, you will have an easy time in case you need to change the policy or if questions spring up in the future.

Many agents or brokers have put in place systems to book an appointment online, including our agency. However, calling in advance to set an appointment or after setting the appointment is a great idea. This makes having an interview effortless while assuring you that you are meeting the right professional. When you schedule an appointment with my agency, I’ll give you an introductory call to understand the best way I can assist you. This gives me the confidence that I can provide the kind of products that you need and prepares me for when we have a video conference or face to face meeting. For a local Athens or north Alabama health insurance agent, call us today at 256-760-3111.  You can also set an appointment at ALHealthAgent.com. give us the chance to serve you better with a superior medical plan for you.

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Larry Medcalf is an Alabama & Indiana health insurance agent licensed in Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Alabama, Texas, New Jersey, Georgia, Tennessee, Florida, West Virginia, South Carolina and North Carolina. Not all Services and products are available in all states. Agent may be compensated based on enrollment in a health plan. Agents will not provide tax or legal advice. Contact a tax or legal professional to discuss details regarding your individual circumstances. Quotes are provided for your information only. All quotes are estimates and are not final until you are enrolled.
Attention: Medcalf Advisors is a local Alabama & Indiana health insurance broker and the operator of this website and is not healthcare.gov. In providing the website Medcalf Advisors is required to comply with all applicable laws, including the standard to protect the security of PII (personally identifiable information). This website may not show all data on ACA Plans being offered in your state. To see all ACA Plan options in your state, go to HealthCare.gov. If you are looking for an Alabama or Indiana health insurance you came to the right place. Larry Medcalf is a local Alabama & Indiana health insurance agent with almost 15 years experience. We can help you with Alabama & Indiana health insurance (and most other states), life insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, long term insurance, disability insurance and more.

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