2021 Annual Election Period for Prescription & Medicare Plans
If you are 65 and older, the 2021 Annual Election Period for Prescription Drug Plans and Medicare Advantage Plans begins October 15th and ends December 7th. Teresa Penninger and Lynne Leonard at Parrott are here to help you review or make changes to your current plans, and make an appointment for Open Enrollment if needed. Call today if you would like their assistance!
read moreWhite Paper: What to Know About Expiring Federal Unemployment Benefits
March of 2020, the Federal government signed into effect both the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) and the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). Both laws were created in direct response to rising unemployment and economic challenges the country was facing as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. One principal component of this expansion was the extra level of federal unemployment assistance provided to employees separated from their jobs due to furlough or layoff. Under this law, if an individual...
read moreDan Odorizzi Becomes President of NCAHU
Effective July 1st, Parrott staff member Dan Odorizzi has transitioned from President-Elect to President of the North Carolina Association of Health Underwriters. In this position, Dan is charged with overseeing the operations of the Board of Directors, which consists of the NCAHU Executive Board and six local chapter Presidents throughout NC. Before ascending to the State Executive Board, Dan served two years as President of North Carolina’s Triangle Chapter (NCTAHU). NCAHU is the North Carolina chapter of the National Association of Health...
read moreTriad Business Journal Recognizes Parrott Insurance
The Triad Business Journal of Greensboro, Winston-Salem, and High Point have ranked Parrott Insurance & Benefits for two recognitions this year: “Largest Independent Insurance Agencies” and “Largest Employee Benefits Consulting Firms”. Since 2012, the Triad Business Journal has ranked Parrott Insurance every year for a total of 17 recognitions: “Largest Independent Insurance Agencies”August 2012May 2013May 2014May 2019May 2020″Largest Employee Benefits Consulting Firms”May 2013August 2016May...
read moreUnited Healthcare Updates: Premium Relief & New Digital Tool
UnitedHealth Group to Provide Over $1.5 Billion in Assistance and Premium Support to Customers UnitedHealth Group has announced additional action to directly support people affected by the COVID-19 pandemic by providing over $1.5 billion of additional support for its customers. Premium relief in NC will be 5% for Key Accounts groups. Credits will be applied to July premium billings received by customers in June. There will be a bill-stuffer in the July bill, which arrives in June, explaining the premium relief on the statement....
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