If you or a loved one are nearing age 65, there will be major decisions to make about transitioning to Medicare. There is a lot to learn about Medicare, its many parts and options. Failing to enroll in some parts of Medicare when you are first eligible may result in higher premiums for the rest… Continue reading
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New, small-venue health insurance seminars focused on your questions By Tina Voss, MDA Insurance, Director of Health and Life Operations
Based on your feedback, we are now offering one-hour health insurance seminars focused on answering your individual questions. Attendees will qualify for one free CE credit. Health insurance can be a confusing topic for many. Whether you have questions about co-pays, deductibles, true out-of-pocket costs, or anything else health insurance related, we would love the… Continue reading
Travel health insurance advised
Purchasing a travel health insurance policy takes the worry out of international travel. It is an essential purchase for an international traveler on Medicare, as there is no coverage outside the United States. A health insurance plan from GeoBlue gives you access to care anywhere in the world with cashless appointments and paperless claim resolution…. Continue reading
Cyber invincibility is a fairy tale; data thieves may be looking for cracks in your armor
Many dental offices are not prepared to prevent or handle cyber attacks or data breaches, even though they are just as vulnerable as any other business. Insurance is one form of risk management to help you deal with the consequences of a data breach or cyber intrusion, and MDA Insurance can assist you with cyber… Continue reading
Inflation, severe weather, distracted driving push up auto and home premiums
When your auto and home insurance renews this year, brace yourself to see a higher premium. Escalating costs for replacement materials and labor for both auto and home repairs are significant drivers of higher premiums. Unfortunately, 39% of all home claims result from severe weather incidents, which have dramatically increased in frequency. These trends are… Continue reading
Critical illness insurance provides financial cushion when sickness strikes
By supplementing your medical plan with critical illness insurance from LifeSecure, you can help protect your health, finances, and family in the event of a serious illness. • The odds of developing cancer are one in two for men, and one in three for women.1 • Someone in the United States suffers a heart attack… Continue reading
Protect Your Vision with VSP
Three vision insurance plans, with special MDA group prices, are offered by MDA Insurance through Vision Service Plan. With thousands of in-network doctors, VSP provides easy access to care throughout Michigan, the U.S. and Canada. VSP insurance also provides subscribers with discounts on hearing aids through TruHearing. Choose between an exam-only plan, a basic plan… Continue reading
Health Care 101: Back to Basics: Health care must-know facts for 2023
This year, MDA Insurance is getting back to basics when presenting its health insurance seminars. By attending the seminar, participants can earn three free CE credits, and come away with a better understanding of how to compare and evaluate health insurance plans. The language of health insurance will be demystified. Terms such as deductible, co-pay,… Continue reading
Get an insurance quote to support the MDA Foundation
This is the perfect time to get a quote from MDA Insurance. You may discover significant savings on your insurance needs, and the MDA Foundation will receive a $10* donation for quote requests MDA Insurance receives between May 1 and June 30, 2023. Our goal for this Quotes for a Cause fundraiser is a $1,000… Continue reading
Dental professional liability claims, costs, rise from ’16 – ‘20
An analysis of dental professional liability claim data between 2016 and 2020, conducted by CNA Insurance (which was the underwriter for the MDA-endorsed Professional Protector Plan during most of that period) shows a marked upward trend, with claims associated with infection jumping by nearly 71%. Here are other highlights from the CNA Report: 2nd Edition…. Continue reading