Wish I could say there was an easy way. Speak to the carrier representatives and they may be able to provide info on this. Make sure to contact you regional...
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Steve Singleton
singletonmsa
Jun 10, 2003 1:10 pm
Thanks for the tips, Mario. Steve Mario Murillo <groboz@...> wrote: Wish I could say there was an easy way. Speak to the carrier representatives and...
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Sam Bennett
sbennett@...
Jun 10, 2003 4:33 pm
Wake up everyone. Offering new business rates that are lower than renewal rates is a practice as common as mosquitoes in MO. Some companies are more egregious...
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Mario Murillo
groboz
Jun 10, 2003 9:08 pm
Yes, a very old practice indeed. Does not mean that it benefits the great majority of insureds. It is a great boon to insurance agents because this provides...
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Steve Singleton
singletonmsa
Jun 10, 2003 10:24 pm
Sam, Thanks for highlighting practices in MO . I'm working with Innovative Brokerage Services in Lee's Summit, and Fortis is the main health carrier we write....
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Becky Jensen
JBJ0625
Jun 11, 2003 4:11 am
Well said, Mario. For the record, we just got our notice from Blue Shield that there will be no premium increase this year. Becky...
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Carlos Scarpero
cscarpero
Jun 17, 2003 4:52 am
I opened an MSA account a couple of years ago trough Golden Rule with Northern Trust handling the savings account portion. My wife recently got a new job with...
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Samuel Gilston
sgilstn
Jun 17, 2003 1:02 pm
You might check out MSABank.com, but I think your largest issue maybe monthly/annual fees eating up your savings over the investment term. Of course you can...
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llkey2
Jun 19, 2003 11:48 pm
I am a partner in a service business. Just me and my business partner in an LLC corp. Are there any restrictions for me getting an MSA? Was talking with my...
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Lon Benge
insurancedis...
Jun 20, 2003 2:17 am
Here is a link with a lot of MSA answers: http://www.msaexperts.com llkey2 <llkey2@...> wrote: I am a partner in a service business. Just me and my...
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Edward Sealy
msagent78209
Jun 20, 2003 4:56 pm
The IRS treats you as self-employed if you are any one of the following: Sole Proprietor Partner in a partnership Stockholder in an S-corporation who is also...
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llkey2
Jun 20, 2003 10:35 pm
Can this be found in a IRS publication any where where it is stated in Black and White? Thanks for your responce! Ed L. ... corporation ... an ... was...
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Bumpkin Bubba
bumpkinbubba
Jun 22, 2003 3:04 am
I'm a 47-year-old non-smoker who started lurking on this list several months ago to see if I can figure out a way to stop Mutual of Omaha from emptying my bank...
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Mario Murillo
groboz
Jun 23, 2003 3:13 am
Contact a local independent agent in your area and look for agents that are part of the National Association of Health Underwriters. (these are generally...
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Rich Siegel
rismoney
Jul 13, 2003 11:44 pm
I live just north of New York City. I am 27 and have my own S corp, where I am the only employee. I just started looking into MSA accounts, as was wondering...
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Sarvey Canella
sgcanella
Jul 14, 2003 2:55 pm
Rich, I use Fortis and am happy. Give them a call. Sarvey ... http://askmerrill.ml.com/product_details/1,2270,56,00.html ... ...
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EdSealy
msagent78209
Jul 14, 2003 4:02 pm
I recommend John Alden, a Fortis company - For NYC area contact - District Manager - Jay Sinacole, Ext. 215 Email: jay.sinacole@... They are not...
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Rich Siegel
rismoney
Jul 14, 2003 10:21 pm
age 27 zip 10901 ... with one. ... www.msabank.com. ... knowledge of ... quick quote ... home zip...
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EdSealy
msagent78209
Jul 14, 2003 10:50 pm
Well, I tried to run you a quote, but my software said John Alden health plans are "not available in New York" - Check out 4freequotes.com or the agents listed...
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venkat subramaniyam
s_vram
Jul 18, 2003 6:14 pm
Hi I have an MSA policy with GOlden Rule. I am paying 244 (including the compulsory 25 dollars) for a family coverage. I have been in the plan for about 7...
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EdSealy
msagent78209
Jul 18, 2003 9:41 pm
Suggest you get in touch with an agent in DE to help you - best place I know of the find one is at www.msabank.com under agents providing MSA's section. ...
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rld19421
Jul 20, 2003 6:22 pm
My health insurance has recently become unreasonably costly and I am looking at MSA's and a high deductible major medical policy. MY QUESTION IS: While I am...
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Jerry Peek
jpeekjpeekcom
Jul 20, 2003 6:59 pm
Hi everyone. I think you just got Ed Sealy's autoreply message. (His system is apparently set up to answer emails automatically while he's gone.) This is an...
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cathyfasano
Jul 24, 2003 2:56 pm
My company (owner plus 4 full-time employees) is looking into an MSA and I have a question about the tax implications. Are the MSA contributions free of...
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cathyfasano
Jul 24, 2003 4:47 pm
Well, of course I found the answer myself an hour after posting... according to http://www.msaexperts.com/qanda.htm "Contributions to an eligible individualís...
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Mario Murillo
groboz
Jul 24, 2003 9:49 pm
Very good questions. Keep in mind that the whole idea behind the FSA and MSA plans are to reduce your tax liablity. Nothing prohibits your employer from ...
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phippswill
Jul 26, 2003 8:15 pm
I have recently applied for an MSA insurance plan with Blue Shield of CA. I now need to figure out who I will set up my Archer Medical Savings Account with?...
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astro
jmrovner
Jul 27, 2003 9:24 pm
Lake forest funds has negligible fees. Only problem is there is only one mutual fund, a large cap with low turnover. And a money market. Jeffrey ... ...
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Rajagopal Chandramohan
rajagopalcha...
Aug 1, 2003 6:42 pm
Hi, I Recently became self employed and am starting Golden Rule MSA 100 Plan effective August 1st (today). I have not yet opened a MSA account with them yet. ...
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EdSealy
msagent78209
Aug 1, 2003 7:24 pm
Dear Raj: I would be surprised if there was that large a premium difference in the policies IF the deductibles and coinsurance were the same. However, Fortis ...
