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BlueCross BlueShield of TN dropping individual coverage for 2017!

Wow. The letter came this week out of the blue (hey a pun) that BCBST is dropping all of their individual plans in Nashville, Memphis and Knoxville for 2017.  It doesn’t matter if these were purchased on healthcare.gov or privately, they are going away at the end of December. What does this mean for you if you are getting dropped?  Right now the ACA compliant plans for 2017 are with Humana and Cigna.  Find out Read more…

By Eric Jans, ago

Help! How to cope with skyrocketing health insurance rates

If you have been following the news recently, you have probably heard that the prices of health insurance are increasing dramatically in Tennessee.  Recently, I watched a smiling anchor woman say something to this effect, “Bad news, Tennesseans, if you’re using Healthcare.gov for your health insurance… Rates will be dramatically increasing.” This is true but misleading.  If you are using healthcare.gov, your rates will be increasing.  However, this is not the whole truth because it Read more…

By Eric Jans, ago

What is a Special Enrollment Period?

Open Enrollment ended February 15th for ACA plans (Obamacare). What this means is that right now you can’t sign up for an individual health insurance plan until the next Open Enrollment period, which starts in November for coverage beginning in January. That is, unless you qualify for a Special Enrollment Period.

By Eric Jans, ago

Development Matters – An East Nashville Update (Part 12)

This article appeared in the March 2015 issue of the East Nashvillian magazine. The ground floor of Christian Paro’s development at 626 Main Street will be the new home of The Family Wash. Freshly laundered and purpose built for Jamie Rubin and company, the space will accommodate a larger crowd as well as a bigger stage. For its second act, The Wash will be a new venture that also includes Mitchell Fox, Executive Chef John Stephenson Read more…

By Eric Jans, ago

Development Matters – an East Nashville Update (Part 11)

A version of this article appeared in the January 2015 issue of the East Nashvillian magazine. Did you hear? Turnip Truck will be building a 12,000 square foot store at 7th and Woodland.  Slated to be open in the summer of 2015, the store will quadruple the size of their current space in East Nashville.  It will feature a roof-top dining area, and add wine tastings and cooking classes.  A café space will be right in Read more…

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Essential Health Benefits

Affordable Care Act (or Obamacare) plans must have essential health benefits in order to comply with the new law. Unless your plan is grandfathered, it needs to contain these items. The essential health benefits include at least the following items and services: * Ambulatory patient services (outpatient care you get without being admitted to a hospital) * Emergency services * Hospitalization (such as surgery) * Pregnancy, maternity, and newborn care (care before and after your Read more…

By Eric Jans, ago

Development Matters – an East Nashville Update (Part 10)

This article appeared in the November 2014 issue of the East Nashvillian magazine. The Porter House Bistro is now open at 1115 Porter Road. Described by Chef Drew Bryant as a “casual French bistro” it replaced Café Fundamental. Tue-Fri 5pm-10 pm, Sat-Sun 10 am-10 pm. Also Koi Sushi and Thai is open at 923 Main Street featuring sushi, teriyaki, and a variety of Japanese and Thai dishes. Sun-Fri 11am-9pm, Sat 12pm-9pm Recently open is clothing boutique Read more…

By Eric Jans, ago

Development Matters – an East Nashville Update (Part 9)

This article appeared in the September 2014 issue of the East Nashvillian magazine. Five Points Pizza has finished their walk-up area to the west of the restaurant space. They converted a former salon space into a to-go bar and late-night window. Hours are 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. for dine in service. The counter side is open until 1 a.m. Sun-Thurs and 3 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Koi Sushi and Thai at 923 Main Street Read more…

By Eric Jans, ago
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