Updated June 2021
Planning to rent a car for your summer vacation or a weekend getaway? Wondering what sort of auto coverage you need? Here are the answers to some commonly asked rental questions, courtesy of Insurance Agents & Brokers of Pennsylvania.
Q) I'm going on vacation and plan to rent a car. I've been told my personal auto ...
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Learn, Share, Save a Life
Summer is finally here! Backyard swimming pools are a great place to spend time with family and friends during the summer months, but pool ownership also comes with responsibility.
We want everyone to have a safe and fun time at the pool, which is why educating yourself on pool safety is very important.
Drowning is the leading cause of ...
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Is trip cancellation insurance part of your vacation planning?
Updated May 16, 2021
If you’ve ever had to cancel a long-anticipated vacation because of a family emergency or had a scheduled flight cancelled or rerouted when a hurricane came ashore at your final destination, chances are you’ve had to absorb some or all of the costs. Maybe your cruise deposit was not refundable, or you had to pay for a hotel ...
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Does Insurance Cover COVID-19 Testing and Vaccines?
If you’ve been exposed or have symptoms of COVID-19 and want to be tested, or are scheduling your COVID-19 vaccination, there are some things you should know beforehand with respect to your insurance coverage.
COVID-19 Testing and Your Coverage
Before you schedule your COVID-19 test, it is important to figure out what type of health care ...
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Individual Health Insurance Open Enrollment
Open enrollment for individuals who purchase their own health insurance starts November 1 this year. This is your annual opportunity to purchase or change individual health insurance coverage.
If you already have an individual or family health plan, this is the only time of year to make changes to your coverage. You may only enroll for coverage ...
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Medicare Open Enrollment for 2021 Coverage
The Open Enrollment Period for Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plans begins on October 15 and ends on December 7th. Medicare Advantage plans are generally HMO and PPO plans offered by commercial insurance companies that have a contract with Medicare to offer plans with benefits similar to Original Medicare. Most Medicare ...
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How should I handle the reporting of auto insurance claims?
In many cases, you should report auto insurance claims promptly to the agency. Some carriers prefer that claims be reported directly to the insurance company. They provide 800 numbers which claim 24-hour service in reporting claims. However, most insurance company claim departments are not open on evenings or weekends and claim reporting is ...
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Medicare Checklist
Turning 65 soon? Already 65 and losing your coverage through an employer or group? Make sure you’re ready to get the most out of your new Medicare benefits.
Most working Americans are automatically enrolled in Medicare Part A (hospital insurance) on the first day of the month in which they turn 65 years of age (or the month before, for those ...
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