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KQ Insurance Services Launches Google Plus Contest

admin — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 16:29:29 +0000

Health Insurance Agency Offers Chance to Win Prize While Promoting Wellness and Increasing Followers.

Santa Rosa, CA (KQ Insurance Services Press) January 21, 2013

KQ Insurance Services has officially launched their next Google Plus contest. The winner will receive $100 towards a massage! From now until March 29th, Google+ users will have the chance to participate by clicking +1 on KQ’s Google+ Profile and by sharing KQ’s Google Plus contest posts. The follower with the most +1’s & Shares wins!

“We realize that after the holidays, most people are dealing with loads of stress due to the busyness of the holiday season. So we felt like this giveaway would be a fun way to promote wellness through relaxation. We also hope to increase our number of followers”, says Thomas Cazneau, Social Media Admin at KQ.

This is the second contest that KQ has hosted on Google+. Their first Google+ giveaway was an iPad 3, which brought in close to 300 new followers. This time around, the health insurance agency is hoping to draw in more followers, not only interested in a winning a fun prize, but also in discussing health related topics.

“We are treating our journey on Google Plus contest much like our past journey on Facebook. When we first started our Facebook profile, we gave away an iPhone 4 and an iPad2, driving our Fan numbers significantly higher. Then, we focused on giving away more health related prizes. Today we have 5,800+ Fans! Needless to say, we plan to approach Google+ in a similar fashion and hope to produce similar results.” Cazneau says.

The Google+/Facebook relationship is a current hot topic of consideration for the health insurance agency, especially since they have an account on both social media platforms. Google+ has been projected to increase in popularity this year, but at the moment, Facebook remains as the #1 social media platform that online users prefer. Will that change in the near future? John Hansen, the CEO of KQ Insurance Services, compares this Google+/Facebook relationship with the 2006 Facebook/MySpace relationship.

“When Facebook first started, most online users preferred MySpace because all of their friends were on it, and they didn’t have as much initiative to move to Facebook. Over time, though, people started preferring Facebook’s simplified profile over the MySpace’s congested look. Now that Facebook is adding more gadgets and making more profile changes, will Facebook be the next MySpace if Google+ gets off the ground?” Hansen said.

KQ hopes that this Google Plus contest will help increase the number of +1’s that their Google+ profile receives, regardless of which social media platform is more popular at the moment. To participate, a Google+ user can visit KQ’s Google+ profile home page and click the +1 button at the top while logged into their Gmail account.

About KQ Insurance Services
Since 2005, KQ Insurance Services has ranked as one of the top online individual and group health insurance agencies. The company consists of benefits specialists who provide personalized insurance services to individuals and businesses needing assistance with enrollment, quotes, and health plan questions.To see how you can get health insurance coverage, visit www.kaiserquotes.com.

Should I Get a Flu Shot or Not?

admin — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:47:27 +0000

New KQ Webpage Explores Who Should and Shouldn’t Get a Flu Vaccine.

Santa Rosa, CA (KQ Insurance Services Press) October 29, 2012

Did you know that, each year, about three to five million people catch the flu and approximately 250,000 to 500,000 die from it worldwide? Also, did you know that certain people are considered high-risk cases for catching the flu? For many, getting a flu shot is a good way to prevent the flu, but be aware that for some people, a flu shot could be detrimental. Just in time for the flu season, KaiserQuotes.com addresses these and other related points on their new webpage regarding the flu. Click Flu Vaccine for more information.

“Every year, it seems like I’m surrounded by people who are sick with the flu. Inevitably, I end up getting sick too,” said Thomas Cazneau, Social Media Administrator for KaiserQuotes.com. “In trying to find out what I can do to not catch the flu, I discovered that a flu vaccine is not only highly effective in preventing the flu, but it is also recommended by several government health agencies. So, I wrote the webpage with hopes that by becoming better informed, we’ll all be coughing and sneezing less.”

Kaiser Permanente offers its members a flu shot free of charge. Not all facilities offer a flu clinic. To find a facility near you, visit Flu Clinic Locator or call 1-800-KP-FLU-11. Kaiser Permanente flu clinics are open through November 16th only, so you might want to investigate sooner rather than later.

Non-Kaiser Permanente members may be able to receive a flu vaccine at Kaiser Permanente, but it’s on a case-by-case situation, based on the availability of the vaccine at the facility visited.

New Health Reform Video Gives Consumers Basic Facts

admin — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 00:37:10 +0000

Video on Health Reform Basics Released by KQ Insurance Services

Santa Rosa, CA (KQ Insurance Services Press) August 29, 2012

KQ Insurance Services has done it again! The health insurance agency has released another video as part of their marketing strategy to educate consumers on health insurance topics. The latest installment is a video on Health Reform basics. For a quick-read on Health Reform basics, click: http://www.kaiserquotes.com/Health-Care-Reform. The video is short, informative, and entertaining. In just under two minutes, the Health Reform video explains basic facts covered in The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, which is almost 2,000 pages long.

The Health Reform video answers questions, such as:
• Who is affected by the mandate?
• What is the penalty for those who remain uninsured?
• How does Health Reform affect people with pre-existing conditions?
• Who qualifies for a government subsidy or Health Reform tax credit? For more details, click: http://www.kaiserquotes.com/health-care-reform/tax-credits.
• When do quotes become available for the Health Reform Plans?
• What do people need to do now?

The Affordable Care Act is very difficult to understand, but the video on Health Reform basics moves along quickly and has great illustrations to keep a viewer’s attention. This is not the only video that KQ has created. There are other fun, informative videos that help the general public learn what to look for when obtaining healthcare for themselves, their families or their business. Other videos can be found on pre-existing conditions, health insurance deductibles, and California Kaiser Permanente insurance plans.

Latest Video Release on Finding Affordable Health Insurance

admin — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 21:39:12 +0000

KQ Insurance Services Launches New Video on Finding Health Insurance

Santa Rosa, CA (KQ Insurance Services Press) August 6, 2012

On August 6, 2012, KQ Insurance Services, a leading health insurance agency, released their highest quality video to date! It is a very informative, fun, and fast-paced way to learn how to get quotes for Kaiser Permanente health insurance online. Also, it helps viewers get acquainted with the services offered by KQ in helping individuals, families, and companies meet their medical insurance needs.

The video shows why Kaiser Permanente is the leading HMO provider in the nation, and explains the different aspects of obtaining Kaiser Permanente health insurance. You’ll learn how to get health insurance quotes, choose a plan, and apply. Also, you’ll discover that all Individual Health Insurance and Group Health Insurance plans are purchased on a month-to-month basis, so you can enroll without signing up for a set period of time. You can easily cancel at any time, if you want. KQ Insurance Services has assisted thousands of people get Kaiser Permanente health insurance since 2005. They can answer your questions about how to get health insurance in detail because of their experience in helping many people with a variety of health care needs and their expert knowledge of the medical plan options that are available. Also, they provide personalized assistance at no additional cost! This is why numerous people have chosen to use KQ to get Kaiser Permanente health insurance for themselves, their families, and their companies. Visit KaiserQuotes.com today for your free quote and find a medical plan for yourself, your family, or your business today!

Pre-Existing Health Conditions: They’re Not Irrelevant Yet!

admin — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 00:05:05 +0000

KQ Insurance Services Launches Video to Help People with Pre-Existing Conditions

On July 10, 2012, KQ Insurance Services released a Youtube video explaining “What is a pre-existing health condition?” This video goes into detail about what a pre-existing condition is and how it will affect you when applying for health insurance. Health Care Reform may have passed and been upheld, but it has not gone into effect yet. That means that a person can still be denied health insurance due to a prior condition.

This video is just one of the many resources KQ Insurance Services has for people with pre-existing health conditions. They have blogs and webpages that also give valuable information like “Options for people who have been denied due to pre-existing health conditions.” “In 2014 the fate of people with health conditions that are trying to get insurance will be very different, but until then, we want to keep the public informed about what their options are right now.” said Jacob Hansen, Enrolment and Benefits Specialist at KQ Insurance Services. The fact is that it is still good to get health insurance now while you are healthy and before a significant illness or injury comes along.
About KQ Insurance Services

Since 2005, KQ Insurance Services has ranked as one of the top online individual and group health insurance agencies. The company consists of benefits specialists who provide personalized insurance services to individuals and businesses needing assistance with enrollment, quotes, and health plan questions.

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Health Reform Made Easy

admin — Fri, 06 Jul 2012 23:49:23 +0000

KQ Insurance Services Launches Three Web Pages to Help People Understand Health Care Reform

Santa Rosa, CA (KQ Insurance Services Press) July 6, 2012

Today, KQ Insurance Services, a leading health insurance broker, posted three webpages related to Health Care Reform in order to assist the general public in getting ready for 2014.

The main page about Health Care Reform answers questions related to the mandate and health insurance options once The Affordable Care Act goes into full force:
o Who must have health insurance? Are there exemptions?
o What are the penalties for being uninsured?
o What are my options for getting insurance now? In 2014?

The second page deals with Health Insurance Exchange Plans, which will be subsidized by the federal government for many Americans. Enrollment for these plans begins in October of 2013, and the first possible effective date is January 1, 2014. This page answers the following questions:
o What is a health insurance exchange?
o How can an exchange help me?
o Will plans purchased inside and outside the exchange provide the same benefits?

The third page is about the Health Reform Tax Credits & Rebates. This page focuses on the money end of things and answers questions such as:
o When will exchange plan rates be available?
o What are the Health Reform tax credits for individuals? For small businesses?
o How do the Health Reform rebates work?

“When the Supreme Court upheld the decision to require health insurance, many Americans were surprised, and there’s been quite a bit of confusion on what this means for individuals and businesses,” said General Manager, Jessica Howland. “We added information on the website to help people get better-footing on the road to 2014, so they can be more informed for taking the next step.”

Since 2005, KQ has stayed attuned to clients’ needs for individual health insurance and small group health insurance that is both affordable and easy to obtain. They’ve simplified and tightened up their quoting system so that getting a quote and applying for a plan is a smoother process. They’ve seriously beefed up their marketing efforts via social media, video marketing, and Latino outreaches, so the information customers are looking for is easy to find and understand. So it seems natural that KQ would provide the public with a go-to resource for Health Reform questions and answers.

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KQ Insurance Services Releases Video on California Individual Health Insurance

admin — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 18:08:22 +0000

Video Marketing Effort Assists California Health Plan Shoppers

On June 28, 2012, KQ Insurance Services posted a video on YouTube to help California individual health insurance shoppers with the process of finding the right California Private Health Insurance Plan. The video on health insurance simplifies an otherwise complicated topic. It goes over benefit basics, what to look for when choosing a California Health Plan, and information on how to apply. In addition, the health insurance agency shares tips on finding their plan recommendations.

KQ currently has become successful in helping consumers find affordable medical insurance through many social media outlets, including Facebook, Twitter, and Google+. They now hope to appeal to customers through video marketing. They plan to publish more videos to help website visitors understand different aspects of California individual health insurance, as well as videos that act as commercials for KQ. Overall, the experience that one has on KQ’s website will become more visually ––engaging.

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New Idea to Promote Google+ Following

admin — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 02:42:31 +0000

KQ Insurance Services Gives Prize at 500 Google Plus Members

Santa Rosa, CA (KQ Insurance Services Press) June 28, 2012

KQ Insurance Services, a health insurance agency in Northern California, will be giving away an iPad 3 once they reach 500 followers on Google+. If anyone +1’s KQ on Google +, then they are automatically entered to win this prize. Sharing KQ’s Google+ posts can increase the number of contest entries and chances to win.

“Usually, we try to give away prizes that are in some way related to health insurance, since that’s why we are in business,” says Thomas Cazneau, Social Media Administrator at KQ. “However, in my experience, I have found that giving away a big techy gadget is a good way to get started on a social network. It paves the way for more people to receive who we really are as a business on that social network.”
In 2010, KQ decided to start a Facebook page and give away an iPad. This decision gave them hundreds, and eventually thousands of Facebook fans. Today, KQ is successfully delivering content related to Affordable Medical Insurance and California Health Insurance in an engaging way on both Facebook and Twitter, and the quantity and quality of their fan and follower base is growing daily. They now hope to replicate a similar journey on Google+.

“Facebook is still the main social network that online users prefer, and Twitter is becoming so much easier to use,” Cazneau says. “However, Google+ is growing and is expected to increase in popularity exponentially in 2012 and 2013, and we want to be ready when that happens.”

At the moment, KQ has 160 who have +1’d or circled them on Google+. They welcome Google Plusers to share the contest posts with their friends and family as much as possible. As soon as they reach 500 followers, they will give away the iPad 3.

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KQ Insurance Announces Retirement of Group Health Insurance Specialist Bessie Starkey

admin — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 20:45:43 +0000

Health Insurance Agency Pays Tribute to Retiring Employee

Santa Rosa, CA (KQ Insurance Services Press) April 25, 2012

KQ Insurance announced today that Bessie Starkey, Business Health Insurance Specialist, is retiring from the company at the end of the month. “We regret losing Bessie. She has been a faithful comrade in arms and her tremendous contribution to the success of this company is greatly appreciated”, said CEO John Hansen.

Bessie has been instrumental in helping countless people get medical benefits. If you’ve called KQ during the last three years, there’s a good likelihood, you’ve spoken with Bessie. She consults with people to obtain coverage for Individual Health Insurance, Group Health Insurance, Short Term Health Insurance, and Travel Health Insurance. “In addition to specializing in group insurance sales and enrollments, Bessie is skilled at listening and quickly meeting the needs of each and every client. She treats customers with the utmost respect, including those who may not have had their coffee yet. Plus, she’s good at cheerleading her teammates. Bessie has a remarkable gift of patience and is able to stay “on top of the game”, no matter what’s going on around her. Customers and co-workers just love her. We couldn’t be happier for her entering retirement, but she will be greatly missed”, commented General Manager Jessica Howland.

Prior to joining KQ, Bessie worked for Green Point Mortgage Company as a Team Lead. Even then, she was always on the phone helping consumers with their service needs. When the company closed, Bessie was laid off. After three months of searching for the right job, the right job found her.

Asked for her advice to people who are considering retirement, in-between jobs, or just working hard, Bessie shared her secrets for blooming wherever you are planted: “Gratefulness, a willingness to learn, patience, and if you’re working, giving your employer your very best effort, no matter what the task involves.”

After more than 40 years of working, Bessie is excited about retiring and beginning the next adventure. “I am grateful for the many years I have been in the work force. I have met and worked with so many wonderful people and have learned so much along the way. I wish all of them the brightest of days ahead.” Bessie is looking forward to spending more time with her husband, catching up on projects at home, traveling, helping people at her church, enjoying her family, and having some well-deserved “me” time. The team at KQ Insurance Services wishes Bessie an exceedingly and abundantly happy and fulfilling future.

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New Webpage Helps Consumers with Different Types of Health Insurance

admin — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 23:31:38 +0000

Health Insurance Agency Launches Webpage for Shoppers in Search of Best Coverage for Least Price

Santa Rosa, CA (KQ Insurance Services Press) April 23, 2012

KQ Insurance Services announced today the launch of a new webpage that provides consumers an easy-to-follow shopping guide for understanding different types of health insurance plans. Along with simplified and easy-to-understand language, the new webpage includes an info-graphic that gives a visual layout of the different types of medical insurance types so shoppers can save time finding the right medical plan.

“We don’t just want to sell a popular plan. We want to help each customer find the plan that’s ultimately right for them and their health insurance situation.” said John Hansen, CEO of KQ Insurance Services.

Probably, the #1 question that callers ask about has to do with understanding how the different health insurance plans work. Ultimately, consumers want to know how much something costs and what benefits they’ll receive. Who wouldn’t want the most coverage for the cheapest price? Since people’s needs vary, the webpage on the different types of health insurance reviews how to find the “best plan” based on the medical services that a person needs most, and the budget level they want to work with.

In creating the info-graphic for different types of health insurance, KQ wanted to use terms that people ordinarily use to find health insurance. They needed to know how people are talking about health insurance when they are searching for it. With that, the company put a lot of thought into generalizing the different types of medical insurance plans into Copayment Plans, Standard Deductible Plans, and Deductible with HSA Plans. After some careful research, however, they decided to instead label the categories as Copayment Plans, Low-Mid Range Deductible Plans, and High Deductible Health Plans. They changed the categories partly due to the fact that “High Deductible Health Plan” or HDHP Plans have become an increasingly popular term in the last few years.

The new info-graphic display can be used as a general reference for different types of health insurance. It is not limited to one insurance carrier’s set of plans. This makes shopping for affordable medical insurance even easier for people who want the big picture.

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