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Jason T. Andrew

U.S.

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Expertise

Questions in regards to Health Insurance for small group 2 to 50, independent consultants, business owners and Individual Health Insurance, Short Term Health Insurance, Student Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance and any questions regarding employee benefit plans.

Experience in the area

We are an independent agency representing most carriers with deep ties to the business and venture capital community in Silicon Valley. We have been working with business owners for over 20 years in a variety of industries and bring unbiased, independent advice with all things relating to health insurance and employee benefits.

Organizations

SVAHU Board Member (Silicon Valley Association of Health Underwriters) CAHU (California Association of Health Underwriters) NAHU (National Association of Health Underwriters) NCHRA (Northern California Human Resource Association) VCOMA (Endorsed Vendor: Venture Capital Office Managers Association) VCTaskforce (Social Networking Committee Chair) Mountain View Chamber of Commerce San Mateo Chamber of Commerce San Francisco Chamber of Commerce

Publications

SVAHU (www.svahu.org) monthly newsletter Book in progress: health reform for individuals and small businesses

Education/Credentials

California Life & Health License #0D61116

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:

health insurance rates for individuals and small businesses are fixed by law and the same regardless of where you purchase it. find a good advisor don't "shop" for cheap insurance.

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Recent Reviews from Users

User	Date	K	C	P	Comments
Val	05/01/12	10	10	10	You were a great help. Your detailed .....
Joni Williams	04/23/12	10	10	10
Patricia	12/30/11	10	10	10	Thank you for the links. I will .....
Bea	02/18/11	10	10	10	Thanks that answered my question! :)
Jona	01/26/11	10	10	10	Thank you, Jason! - J

Recent Answers from Jason T. Andrew

2012-05-01 paying insurance premiums with pre-tax $:

Hi Val, Typically, the amount in Box 1 is = to the amount shown in Box 3 (Medicare wages) less 401k contributions, if applicable (Box 12 code "D") and any pre-tax insurance premiums shown in Box 14

2012-04-23 Group Health Insurance:

Hi Joni, Sorry to hear about the trouble you are having! Not being at your office it's hard to tell if you are being discriminated against. Technically, if you meet the eligibility guidelines (hours

2011-12-28 what to do about creditors:

Hi Patricia, Overall I think that you need to discuss this with an attorney as it would be out of my area of expertise. Having said that, there are a couple of resources that you can talk with that

2011-06-29 Different open enrollment periods for husband & wife:

Hi Katie, Thank you for your question. Sounds like the HSA will be a good option for you. I am not aware of any medical plans that require or disallow you to drop coverage. Typically, you can only come

2011-05-14 Group Health insurance:

Hi Glenn, Typically not under most fully insured health plans. However, in a self-funded arrangement and/or in California under a JPA (Joint Powers Authority), an entity designed to allow public entities

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