Blogs/Videos | Hovis and Associates

Leaving Your Legacy to the Right People

by | Nov 1, 2018 | Client Services

Don’t make the mistake of leaving your assets to the wrong heirs. These simple suggestions can help your loved ones avoid headaches and uncomfortable conversations.

Look Out for Your New Medicare Card!

by | May 8, 2018 | Client Services

Medicare is looking out for you! Have you received a new card in the mail? If you have not you will soon. Read about how they are protecting you from fraud.

Saving Money on Health Costs with Some Extra Help

by | May 8, 2018 | Client Services

Finding ways to skim down the cost of your healthcare could be dangerous. Many people with Medicare may be eligible for the Extra Help program but don’t even know it. Are you or a family member one of them?

Medicare Advantage Plans You Need to Know About

by | Apr 5, 2016 | Client Services

Medicare clients have the option of receiving their benefits through Original Medicare, Original Medicare and a a Medicare Supplement, or a Medicare Advantage Plan. Under Original Medicare, your benefits would be partially paid for by the federal government. Medicare...

The Do’s and Don’ts of Compliance for Insurance Agents

by | Apr 5, 2016 | Agent Advice, Agent Services

At Hovis & Associates, continued education for our insurance agents and financial advisers is something that greatly benefits all of our clients. We pride ourselves on following best practices in the insurance community and want to make sure our clients are...

End Childhood Hunger with Brenden’s Friday Backpack

by | Apr 5, 2016 | Agent Advice, Agent Services, Client Services

The team at Hovis & Associates is proud to announce that we have partnered with Brenden’s Friday Backpack for the 2015 season. This amazing charity has been helping feed children in our community since 2011 and now reaches more than 850 children in 11 school...

Get Dental, Vision and Hearing Insurance through Medico

by | Apr 5, 2016 | Client Services

Although Medicare provides a range of health care benefits to seniors and those with disabilities, it does not cover routine teeth cleaning, vision tests, hearing tests and similar procedures. There are some Medicare Advantage plans, however, that provide preventive...

What You Should Know About Medigap

by | Apr 5, 2016 | Client Services

Medigap is a type of supplemental health insurance to help fill in any gaps in coverage (hence the name) not filled by Medicare. Medigap is sold by private insurance companies and covers things such as deductibles, coinsurance and co-payments. You can also opt for a...

Premiums and Deductibles Increasing for Medicare Part A and B in 2016

by | Apr 5, 2016 | Client Services

Every year, those with Medicare or Medicaid must reexamine their expenses as premiums change, deductibles go up, and new laws go into effect. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced changes to the 2016 premiums and deductibles for Medicare Part A...

Avoid These Financial Mistakes When Planning for Retirement

by | Apr 5, 2016 | Client Services

When it comes to planning for retirement, you want to make sure you are prepared to live out your later years in the style you desire. Getting there isn’t always easy and is going to require some financial planning. While you’re working on your retirement...