{"id":5851,"date":"2015-05-29T08:57:03","date_gmt":"2015-05-29T12:57:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.nchealthplans.com\/news\/?p=5851"},"modified":"2015-04-29T08:57:14","modified_gmt":"2015-04-29T12:57:14","slug":"how-can-you-help-me-benefits-to-having-a-bcbsnc-agent","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nchealthplans.com\/news\/2015\/05\/how-can-you-help-me-benefits-to-having-a-bcbsnc-agent\/","title":{"rendered":"How Can You Help Me? – Benefits to Having a BCBSNC Agent"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"bigstockphoto_hand_shake_147012\"<\/a>Between web generated quotes, online applications, automatic bill pay and the healthcare Marketplace<\/a>, you may be wondering why in the world you would even need an insurance agent.\u00a0 When so much can be accomplished right over the phone or online, is there really any benefit to contacting a BCBSNC health insurance agency<\/a> and what can we possibly do to make purchasing insurance a simpler and more satisfying experience?\u00a0 Although it may seem counter intuitive, the truth is that despite all of the technology and all the companies and agencies involved now in purchasing health insurance, the process is actually more complicated than ever.<\/p>\n

The Affordable Care Act alone has added so many pieces to the insurance puzzle that it can leave your head spinning just trying to determine who is eligible to purchase health insurance and when, let alone who qualifies for a federal subsidy and what determines eligibility.\u00a0 Open Enrollment, Special Enrollment, Qualifying Life Events<\/a>, Premium Tax Credits, Subsidies, Tax Penalties, Cost Share Reduction Benefits and so on are only some of the new terms that now have a profound impact on your health insurance policy and how you go about applying for and purchasing it.<\/p>\n

In addition, even though these terms can be researched online and applications completed through various websites and phone lines, the process of purchasing health insurance can be overwhelming even for the most well-versed among us.\u00a0 We all know what a huge difference there is between knowing a fact and understanding how that fact impacts our lives on a personal and financial level.\u00a0 That is the very reason we hire attorneys, accountants, doctors and contractors.\u00a0 We rely on the expertise of those whose job it is to understand their various industry and guide us in making the best decisions based on their professional experience and understanding.\u00a0 Health insurance is no different!\u00a0 In fact, more than ever before it is important, if not imperative, to consult a health insurance professional<\/a> before purchasing a health plan.<\/p>\n

And that’s where Jerry Ballard and Associates can help.\u00a0 The good news is that unlike hiring an attorney, accountant, doctor or contractor there is no fee associated with contacting our office.\u00a0 In fact, having an insurance agent does not impact the cost of your health plan in any way.\u00a0 All it does is allow you the opportunity to have a personal contact person at your disposal to help explain the process, discuss the plans and determine subsidy eligibility and how obtaining a federal tax credit can impact the cost of your health insurance premium.<\/p>\n

At Jerry Ballard and Associates, it is our pleasure to provide the professional guidance you need when purchasing health insurance either on or off the federal Marketplace.\u00a0 It is our desire to make the application process as painless as possible and help you determine whether a subsidized or unsubsidized plan is the best choice for you and your family.\u00a0 We will discuss your options in detail, making sure you are 100% comfortable with the BCBSNC health plan<\/a> you choose prior to enrollment and we will then follow up to make sure your plan is properly processed and that you know how and when to make your payment.<\/p>\n

Having an insurance agent is important and Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina understands that personalized service is always in your best interest.\u00a0 In truth, having an agent is one of the great benefits that is available to you when you purchase a BCBSNC health plan.<\/a>\u00a0 Don’t let health insurance overwhelm you and don’t make important decisions about your health coverage without fully understanding your choices and the implications of your choices.\u00a0 At Jerry Ballard and Associates, we are determined to help you through the process from start to finish!<\/p>\n

For more information on Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina health insurance coverage, the Marketplace and healthcare gov<\/a>\u00a0 to apply for your subsidy, please visit our website at www.nchealthplans.com<\/a> or call our toll free number 888-765-5400 and speak with one of our experienced and professional agents.\u00a0 Let us help you navigate through the Health Care Reform changes in accordance with the new regulations of The Affordable Care Act, also known as Obama care.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Between web generated quotes, online applications, automatic bill pay and the healthcare Marketplace, you may be wondering why in the world you would even need an insurance agent.\u00a0 When so much can be accomplished right over the phone or online, is there really any benefit to contacting a BCBSNC health insurance agency and what can […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5,644],"tags":[539,23,53,722],"class_list":["post-5851","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-about-us","category-agents","tag-aca","tag-bcbsnc","tag-health-insurance","tag-insurance-agency"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nchealthplans.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5851","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nchealthplans.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nchealthplans.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nchealthplans.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nchealthplans.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5851"}],"version-history":[{"count":12,"href":"https:\/\/www.nchealthplans.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5851\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6560,"href":"https:\/\/www.nchealthplans.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5851\/revisions\/6560"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nchealthplans.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5851"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nchealthplans.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5851"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nchealthplans.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5851"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}