Today, individuals, families, self-employed professionals, and small businesses have more healthcare options available to them than ever before. Traditional health insurance is still an important part of the conversation, but it isn’t the only tool available. Whether you’re comparing individual health insurance plans, looking at plans through the Health Insurance Marketplace, or exploring alternative healthcare solutions, the number of choices …
A long-awaited, meaningful change in healthcare policy officially took effect this year. On January 1, 2026, Membership to a Direct Primary Care (DPC) clinic officially became HSA-eligible. This is a major/significant milestone for both patients and providers seeking simplified, relationship-centered care. At Sunflower Benefits Group, we advocate for Direct Care in nearly every conversation, because we believe healthcare should be …
Remember the days when doctors did house calls? Neither did we—until now. Over the last 30 years, healthcare has changed. The relationship between doctor and patient became more about insurance reimbursement and less about the patient. Direct primary care clinics are changing that relationship for the better. When you are a member of a Direct Primary Care (DPC) clinic, insurance …
Telehealth — Telehealth is not new, but it is changing fast. Almost overnight, by necessity, every health care provider who can is delivering telemedicine. There are pros and cons to telemedicine. It can be difficult for doctors to do a full examination for more complex issues, but it’s faster for patients to get answers to simple health needs. (And you don’t …
We all feel it! Insurance premiums keep going up, and networks getting smaller making it harder and more complicated to get the care your family needs. If you are like most people you pay monthly premiums that are higher than your mortgage payment and just pray no one gets sick because you can’t afford to go to the doctor if they …
When fall rolls around, you know it will bring cooler weather, Friday Night Lights, a hint of pumpkin spice in the air and, your favorite (not), thinking about your health coverage. Yikes! No need to fear! We’ve broken down the types of coverage to make this year’s open enrollment an autumn breeze as you figure out the best coverage for …
Do you remember those late night comedians who would poll the general public asking them about Obamacare and if they thought it was any better that the Affordable Care Act? We would all laugh because usually people liked one and thought the other program was a waste of time and money. It was funny because Obamacare IS THE SAME THING …
The Secretaries of the Treasury, Labor, and Health and Human Services have changed the ruling surrounding “Short Term Health Insurance Plans.” This announcement came August 1, 2018, via a fact sheet on CMS.gov. Short-term Health Insurance is designed to “fill the gaps” as individuals transition between jobs and other coverages. Currently, short-term plans are only available for 90 days. This new ruling will …
Everybody is talking about affordable health care, transparency in pricing, knowing what the procedure is going to cost BEFORE having it done. But does that even exist? In our current world of government required health insurance, insurance company networks, exorbitant prices for pharmaceuticals and having to wait three weeks to even be seen is there anything we can do about …
