Tax Deduction at Source (TDS) is a system where the payer deducts tax on specified payments at the time of credit or payment. This acts as a prepaid tax mechanism for the government. TDS applies to various expense categories, including insurance premiums in certain cases. This comprehensive guide will cover: What types of insurance attract … Read more

Original Medicare consists of Part A, which covers hospital services, and Part B, which covers outpatient services like doctor visits and medical equipment. Medicare establishes an approved amount it will pay for each Part B service. However, providers who do not accept Medicare assignment can charge up to 15% over this amount, known as excess … Read more

Purchasing car insurance can be confusing, especially when you start hearing terms like “policyholder” and “named driver.” While they sound similar, these two terms actually refer to very different roles and responsibilities when it comes to your auto insurance policy. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explain exactly what policyholders and named drivers are, the key … Read more

Medicare Advantage (also known as Medicare Part C) provides an alternative way to get your Medicare Part A and Part B benefits. Medicare Advantage plans are offered by private insurance companies approved by Medicare. If you join a Medicare Advantage plan, you still have Medicare but you get your coverage through the Medicare Advantage plan … Read more

Health insurance cards contain several numbers and codes that identify you as a member and provide important details about your coverage. Two common ID numbers on insurance cards are policy numbers and member ID numbers. Are they the same thing? Or do these numbers serve different purposes? Understanding how to read your insurance card is … Read more

While intentionally taking out multiple insurance policies on the same asset or risk is called double insurance, there are situations where policyholders can inadvertently end up with overlapping coverage. This occurs when separate policies end up covering the same damage or loss. Double insurance is usually not necessary and leads to wasted premium dollars. Here … Read more

Producers and agents who sell Medicare supplement insurance or long-term care insurance have important requirements regarding replacement notices that must be provided to applicants. These notices ensure consumers understand the consequences of replacing an existing policy and prevent inappropriate replacements. Let’s take a closer look at when producers must deliver notices about replacement coverage. Medicare … Read more

Getting into a scrape or fender bender can be upsetting, especially if it’s your fault. You’ll likely need to pay for repairs, but will it also make your car insurance rates go up? Here’s what to expect if you scratched someone else’s car and how it impacts your auto insurance costs. Will Insurance Rates Increase … Read more

If you’ve been in an accident, one of the first steps is filing a claim with the at-fault party’s insurance company. A question many accident victims have is: how long does it take for an insurance company to accept liability after a claim is filed? The answer depends on several factors related to the claim … Read more

Long-term care insurance can be an important component of planning for future care needs. But paying ongoing premiums for a policy can seem burdensome. Many people wonder – can you pay for long-term care insurance upfront in a lump sum rather than paying premiums for life? The answer is yes, some long-term care insurance policies … Read more