Open Enrollment is here – time to think about whether to renew or choose a new health plan for yourself or your practice.

But choosing a health plan may not be so easy. There are many factors to consider – like cost, deductibles, plan features and restrictions, even the level of service you receive from your agent. On top of that, health insurance today is complicated. Trying to get a handle on all the regulations in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) can be time-consuming and exhausting.

So what if you had help from a health insurance specialist? Someone who could find “hidden” opportunities in the complex regulations?

While group PPO coverage is available to all practice owners, its high cost can put this coveted, more inclusive coverage outside the realm of possibility for smaller practices. Requirements for eligibility also mean that most solo practitioners are only able to access individual or group HMO plans.

Though your practice may be small, to us you’re big. Since its existence, TMA Insurance Trust has committed to working tirelessly for small practices that feel limited in their insurance choices. Our recent efforts have uncovered two special insurance options that could transform coverage for many solo and small, independent practice owners.

If a patient needs specialized care outside of your expertise, you likely wouldn’t hesitate to refer them to a specialist. TMA Insurance Trust has been the “go-to” health insurance specialist for physicians for decades. Last year, we helped over 700 practice owners get quality coverage at a competitive price. This year, once again, we’ve used our specialized skills and experience to uncover a way for physicians to help control their insurance costs and possibly secure better group coverage for themselves and their practice.

As a practice owner, when one of your patients needs specialized care or advice, you refer them to a physician who specializes in that particular field of medicine. That’s standard procedure.

But what about in your own life? What if you needed advice in an area in which you had limited knowledge? What if, for example, you wanted advice about health insurance? Would you reach out to a “specialist?”

When Open Enrollment begins, you will have access to special health insurance options that may help you secure better coverage for yourself and those in your practice. These options are the best kept secret in the insurance industry. TMA Insurance Trust is here to make sure you know, have access to, and can benefit from these limited time options. We’re also here to help in every step of the enrollment process. We diligently make sure you have the support and information you need to make informed decisions, and our goal is to make the process as easy and stress-free as possible.

Health insurance is vital. No one knows the truth of that statement more than physicians. When you need health insurance - whether you are looking for group health options for your practice, need individual health insurance, or need to make changes to your current coverage - our team is here to assist you with your needs, all year long.

Time passes fast. Especially for physicians, who invest heavily in their education and training. Days turn into weeks, and months into years. Along the way you may get married, buy a home, have children. Perhaps you start your own practice or pursue a specialty. With each change that comes along, life has undoubtedly gotten more complex. Income, assets, investments, and savings likely have grown through the years.

You may be a practice owner looking for group health insurance for yourself and your staff. Or maybe you’re searching for an individual health insurance plan for yourself and your family. Or it could be that you’re exploring the numerous Medicare options that are available to you.

Choosing a health insurance plan, or making changes to current coverage, can involve some very important decisions. So we suggest you consider getting a second opinion from a specialist – your TMA Insurance Trust advisor.