Good Neighbor Insurance Inc, www.gninsurance.com, has been helping clients with their international travel needs since 1997. Who wants to buy insurance when we feel that nothing will happen to us? Right! I personally prefer putting that money I would spend on travel insurance on some Kindle e-books or grabbing a couple movies from iTunes. Oh, […]
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Understanding the basics of FSA, HRA, and HSA plans for U.S. group insurance
Good Neighbor Insurance (www.gninsurance.com) is continuing to update our clients on the new health insurance laws that were signed into law in the spring of 2010. There are six major coverage options for those in the US and even though some of the rules and regulations are similar for all many differences are there and […]
Our Best Tips to Survive Getting Stranded in an Airport
Traveling can be adventurous and fun – until it’s not! Flight cancellations and delays can quickly suck the joy right out of it. And while Tom Hanks made living in an airport look cool in the 2004 movie “The Terminal”, you only need to look at the face of stranded passengers to see how miserable […]
Medical Evacuation – Medical transportation 101
Good Neighbor Insurance Inc, has been involved in providing international health care cover to our clients since 1997. HTH is one of our top career and short term/travel companies we provide and is one I personally use when I travel overseas on my diving trips. Not only is HTH an “A” rated company but they have […]
Don’t let your Short-Term Team Trip Abroad Become a Nightmare
Short-term teams need health and travel insurance that covers medical bills, medical evacuation, and return of mortal remains. Don’t let your short-term team adventure turn into a nightmare.
Reporting value of insurance plans on employee W-2 forms
Good Neighbor Insurance (www.gninsurance.com and www.gninsurance.com) is continuing to update our clients on the new health insurance laws. There are six major coverage options for those in the US and even though some of the rules and regulations are similar for all many differences are there and it all depends on how old you are […]
How to get the most out of your international group health insurance policy
1. Every year or two look around at other insurance options in the marketplace, as the insurance needs of your organization may have changed. Talk to your broker or agent, or call Good Neighbor Insurance, an international health insurance brokerage, at 1-866-813-9100 or 480-813-9100. We will be glad to look at insurance options for your staff […]
Tips From a Wise Man (My Father) for the Over 65 International Traveler
Some senior citizens travel because they want to teach English in China. Others want to build houses in Mexico. There are a growing number of senior citizens who are on study-abroad programs. And then there are some who just want to take a vacation to an exotic place. When it comes to planning your trip abroad, here are a few things to keep in mind.
Understanding Pre-existing Medical Conditions
Don’t we all have some pre-existing condition? To quote from an unknown author, “No one is perfect…that’s why pencils have erasers.“ So what is a pre-existing condition? Imagine you contact your car insurance agent on a Monday morning to tell him you want to take out car insurance to pay car repairs. The car is now in the garage being fixed because […]
Buying Health Insurance is Like Buying a Car
Bells and whistles on a car increase the cost. So it is with health insurance. Adding benefits only increases your premiums. One way to lower premiums is to increase your deductible and decrease the amount of benefits.
Do you realize your health care plan may not cover you in Canada?
Is traveling to Canada from the U.S. for the Vancouver Winter Olympics considered an international trip? Yes. Your U.S. domestic health insurance plan – whether it is individual, group, Medicare or Medicaid – will not cover you in Vancouver for medical evacuation. They may cover doctor and hospital visits, but they won’t cover you for medical […]
Four Tips for a Successful Short Term Trip
A Princeton University study in 2005 found that 1.6 million people took short-term mission trips for an average of eight days. The cost? About $2.5 billion a year. If we fast forward and include non-mission short term trips, the amount today would be closer to $4 billion. If you are planning a short term trip […]
Four Things Short Term Trips Offer Seniors
When planning Short Term trips, most people’s hopes are for teens and young people to get fired up about living their purposefully. After all, that’s when a person lays a foundation for the rest of their life. But what about those who already have a foundation and maybe have some wisdom to go with it? Seniors […]
What’s the Difference Between an Insurance Agent and and Insurance Broker?
An Insurance Agent is usually the representative of one company. Good agents focus on helping clients understand the insurance products of their company. An Insurance Broker represents the client and not a specific company. Brokers, because they have contact with many companies, can offer a wide variety of products. This helps clients find the best […]
What is a Pre-Existing Condition and Will My Health Insurance Cover It?
Never lie on your health insurance application. You will be asked about your medical history because the insurance company is looking for pre-existing conditions. This short blog will tell you what a pre-existing condition is and how it will affect your ability to get affordable health insurance.
