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Old 05-21-2008, 09:35 AM   #1
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All things being equal who would be your preferred carrier?

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Old 05-21-2008, 09:37 AM   #2
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The one with the lowest rate....
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Old 05-21-2008, 09:38 AM   #3
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BCBS of Georgia. They rarely surprise me.
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Old 05-21-2008, 09:38 AM   #4
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Originally Posted by STIBROKER@AUSTIN.RR.COM View Post
the one with the lowest rate....
...and the best benefits...
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Old 05-21-2008, 10:04 AM   #5
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BCBS of Georgia. They rarely surprise me.
You are kidding, right?

Back to the original question, today's answer is Humana.

Ask me again in 6 months. The answer will most likely change.
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Old 05-21-2008, 10:13 AM   #6
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Everything being equal? Assurant - hands down.
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Old 05-21-2008, 10:24 AM   #7
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everything being equal? Assurant - hands down.
back to assurant already.....
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Old 05-21-2008, 10:29 AM   #8
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Anthem Blue Cross.
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Old 05-21-2008, 11:02 AM   #9
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Originally Posted by STIBROKER@AUSTIN.RR.COM View Post
back to assurant already.....
big rate drop in MD effective July 1st - so you'd better believe it

*5 yrs back on the app
*10% health discount (in MD)
*Print cards off online

Won't go on but if it's price to price, plan to plan, it's all Assurant
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Originally Posted by healthagent View Post
big rate drop in MD effective July 1st - so you'd better believe it

*5 yrs back on the app
*10% health discount (in MD)
*Print cards off online

Won't go on but if it's price to price, plan to plan, it's all Assurant
John......it's a trap.....


Assurant changes

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Posted this in the GR thread, but starting July 1 Assurant has some rate increases - about 9% in MD and different in other states. Also, no $1,250 or $2,500 coinsurance anymore for Max Plan - coinsurance starts at $2,000 and next step up is $3,500. That hurts me - when I sold Max Plans 98% of them were $1,250 or $2,500 coinsurance. I can indeed pick $2,000 now....with a nice fat increase. They now have it structured price-wise for $3,500 OOPs.

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Old 05-21-2008, 11:57 AM   #11
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It's musical chairs - whoever has the best plans at the best rates wins. If that's carrier A one year then carrier B the second then it is what it is.
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Old 05-21-2008, 11:59 AM   #12
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In Tennessee, if the applicant is preferred, Assurant is not close to competitive.
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I believe the title of this thread is "all things being equal.'
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Old 05-21-2008, 12:05 PM   #14
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IBC-Independence Blue Cross.
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Now, Humana.

Fast Underwriting, Good base coverage without having to do a bunch of add ons.

National Network.

Later, ??????
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Old 05-21-2008, 12:54 PM   #16
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Originally Posted by healthagent View Post
I believe the title of this thread is "all things being equal.'

What is your point?
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Old 05-21-2008, 02:16 PM   #17
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The carrier who pays their claims, underwrites fairly, pays me reasonably and prices their products competitively.

Every six months that can change.
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United American
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United American

I just vomited a little in my mouth.



Subject to change, as others have said here. I like GR and World in Texas, at the moment, at least in my area. Those are my go-to carriers at the moment.
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Originally Posted by LGilmore View Post
the carrier who pays their claims, underwrites fairly, pays me reasonably and prices their products competitively.

Every six months that can change.
Lou, I believe LGilmore said it best. I agree with him 110%. OK, all you smarta**es can take a run at me for the 110% statement.
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