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July 2024

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What's So "Special" About  SEP (Special Enrollment Period?
Whether you're on a Medicare or an Affordable Care Act plan, certain life events can impact your health plan, and create an SEP "Special Enrollment Period." 
  • Moving to a new town.
  • Change in employment status.
  • Adding/Subtracting someone on your policy. 

​Members have 60 days to make a change during this time. Learn about the events that create an SEP, and how to take advantage of the opportunity to save money or get the most out of your benefits. 
Full Article Here
Do you, or someone you know, might qualify for a Special Enrollment Period? Contact Trout Insurance to see how we can help. 
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June 2024 

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Moving to Medicare from an Affordable Care Act Plan

Transitioning from an Affordable Care Act (ACA) or Group Health Plan to Medicare can often come with confusion or concerns.
  • ​Can I still see my doctor? 
  • How do my benefits change? 
  • What type of plan is the best fit for me?

This article by Dave Trout, who has 25+ years of experience in the insurance industry, can help make the move to Medicare smooth and simple. 
Full Article Here
Are you about to make the move to Medicare? Use our Medicare Benefits tool to help you decide what benefits you value the most. 
What Benefits Do You Value Most?

August 2024

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Wow, It's August Already! Let's do a Mid-Year Review

Reviewing your current coverage in preparation for 2025
  • ACA/Obamacare: Reviewing your 2024 income estimate.
  • Medicare Rx: How much have you spent on your medication?
  • Medicare Advantage: Have you been using your benefits?
Full Article Here
Have you reviewed your benefits? Do you need assistance with reviewing? Contact Trout Insurance for a review!

September 2024

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The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period Is Almost Here

  • Get Prepared for AEP
  • Review Your Annual Notice of Change Letter
  • "Window Shopping" Period October 1st - October 15th.
Full Article Here
Trout Insurance Services

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​Visit: 29 N Main St
Weaverville, NC 28787
     
Mail: PO Box 1414     
Weaverville, NC 28787  
Ph: 828.279.4681
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“We do not offer every plan available in your area. Any information we provide is limited to those plans we do offer in your area. Please contact Medicare.gov or call 1.800.Medicare to get information on all of your options.”
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  • Insurance
    • Home & Auto Insurance >
      • Home & Auto Intro
      • Travelers - Customer Services
      • Hartford - Customer Services
      • Nationwide Customer Service
      • National General Customer Service
    • Health Insurance >
      • ACA Open Enrollment 2026
    • Medicare
    • Accident & Hospital >
      • Accident Plans
      • Critical Illness
      • Long-Term Care
      • Disability Insurance
    • Pet Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Travel Medical and Trip Protection
    • Dental and Vision
    • Employee Benefits
    • Business Owners >
      • Group Health Insurance
      • Commercial Property & Liability
      • Business Overhead Expense Disability
      • Disability for Business Owners
      • Critical Illness
    • Short Term Health
  • Trout Team
    • Our Story
    • Dave Trout
    • David Hanson
    • Idelle Davids
    • Linnea Conway
    • Jan Trout
    • Steve Dillingham
  • Resources
    • Discover Your Options
    • 50 Plus
    • Tales of Whoa
    • Employee Success
    • Fifty Plus
    • Fixing the ACA "Family Glitch"
    • Medicaid Expansion
    • Client Center
    • Newsletter
    • Thank You
    • Reviews
    • Blog
    • Articles >
      • Fine Homes WNC
      • Privacy Policy
      • Insurance Partners
      • No Income Cap
      • ACA Income Verification
      • BCBS Online Setup
      • APTC Income 2023 & Tax Form 1040
      • Prior Agents
      • Lost Subsidy
  • Community
    • WNC Strong
    • LLyods of Weaverville
    • Fishbowl- Yellow Mug
    • Built to Last
    • Candlelight Stroll
    • Music on Main
    • Goombay & YMI
    • Weaverville Primary Spring Fling
    • 50+ WNC Articles
    • Understanding Medicare 2024
    • Mural on Main Street
    • Alignment's 5-Star Switch
    • YMI Winter Coat Drive
    • Employer Networking w/ Just Economics
    • Blue Ridge Pride Festival
    • Medicare Seminar
    • Art in Autumn + MANNA
    • Western Women's Business Center Conference
    • Back to School
  • Contact Us
  • New Page