Jon Rauser

Jon Rauser's weekly Tip on how to navigate the complicated world of health insurance and more.

Published: Sun, 10/19/14

Tip #188WORLD POLIO DAY IS OCTOBER 24THThis one’s for you, L.S.In 1985, Rotary International embarked on a seemingly impossible mission to immunize…

Published: Sun, 10/12/14

Tip #187SMALL BUSINESS HEALTH OPTIONS PROGRAM (SHOP)Last week I reviewed the Medicare and ACA 'Marketplace' Open Enrollment dates. You can review…

Published: Sun, 10/05/14

Tip #186OPEN ENROLLMENT SEASON JUST AROUND THE CORNEROnce each year, Medicare eligible consumers have a chance to make changes to their Medicare…

Published: Sun, 09/28/14

Tip #185GET USED TO ITI had a phone call this week from my health insurance company. Actually, two calls.The first was a 'robocall' letting me know…

Published: Sun, 09/21/14

Tip #184LOOK WHO'S ON YOUTUBEEarlier this month, IRS rolled out nine short videos featuring concise e planations of key features of the Affordable…

Published: Sun, 09/14/14

Tip #183THE RENEWALS ARE COMING! THE RENEWALS ARE COMING!The Affordable Care Act requires changes in the way small group health plans (2-50 ATNE)…

Published: Sun, 09/07/14

Tip #182R FOR THE UNDER-INSURED'Phil' has beaten not one but two rounds of cancer. His insurer has paid $700,000 of claims. Other than follow up…

Published: Mon, 09/01/14

Tip #181ACCOUNTABLE CARE ORGANIZATIONSAccountable Care Organizations (ACOs) are groups of doctors, hospitals, and other health care providers, who…

Published: Sun, 08/24/14

Tip #180ELEGANT COST SHIFTINGThe buzz in the benefits industry - at least amongst some - is the defined contribution approach to health…

Published: Sun, 08/17/14

Tip #179DENTAL PLAN DESIGNI reviewed a dental plan renewal with a group of 20 last week. Although covered in a pooled product, the insurer in this…