TeleMedicine | Virginia Benefit Advisors

It’s not surprising that 2017 stands to be the year many will have an experience to share using a Telemedicine or a Virtual Doctor service. With current market trends, government regulations, and changing economic demands, it’s fast becoming a more popular alternative to traditional healthcare visits.  And, as healthcare costs continue to rise and there … Continued

Critical Illness Insurance—What You Need to Know | Virginia Benefit Advisors

When we hear the word insurance, most of us tend to think of things like car or health insurance. Critical illness insurance most likely isn’t one of the types of insurance that comes to mind. It makes sense—we often don’t want to think about the scarier health-related risks in life—especially not critical illness. Unfortunately this inclination to … Continued

Are Supplemental Accident Insurance Payouts Taxable? | Virginia Benefit Advisors

Most health insurance plans cover emergency treatment, hospital stays and medical exams. If you are injured in an accident, your health insurance plan might not pay for all the incurred medical expenses. Supplemental accident insurance coverage pays cash benefits for illnesses or injuries caused by an accident, including fractures and physical therapy. The coverage is … Continued

Here’s Why You Need Critical Illness Insurance (But Maybe Your Parents or Grandparents Didn’t) | Virginia Benefit Advisors

One thing that makes critical illness insurance unique is that it was not created by an insurance company, but by a world-famous heart surgeon, Dr. Marius Barnard. He was part of the team, headed by his brother, Christian Barnard, that successfully performed the first human heart transplant. Dr. Barnard was practicing medicine in South Africa, … Continued

Juvenile Life Insurance: The Whys and Hows | Virginia Benefit Advisors

As a parent, perhaps you’ve been able to check the critical financial boxes for your family. You’ve established emergency funds, secured life and disability insurance, and are on track with your retirement goals. You may wonder, is there anything else I could be doing to help my children? This can be the time for parents … Continued

Life Insurance Vs. Accidental Death Insurance | Virginia Benefit Advisors

There are several primary differences between life insurance and accidental death insurance. Accidental death insurance is actually accidental death and dismemberment, which will pay you money for loss of limbs, although not always for the full policy amount. While life insurance will typically cover all instances of death, accidental death and dismemberment insurance is extremely … Continued

The Average Cost of Health Insurance for Families | Virginia Benefit Advisors

Family health insurance is a policy that helps cover the cost of medical treatment. It may be used to cover treatment for illnesses, therapy, preventive care, prescription medicines etc. The coverage received depends on the specific policy. There are many types of family health insurance and costs vary for each type. Overall Average Cost According … Continued