ATTENTION! Special Enrollment Period for Health Insurance!

Due to the ongoing Covid-19 Public Health Emergency President Biden and the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services have ordered the healthcare marketplace for individual and family healthcare plans has been reopened beginning February 15^th through May 15^th, 2021.

This means if you or your family need health insurance you will not be required to have a qualifying event to get health insurance during this special enrollment period. 

Contact Joe Thomas in our office so he can get started on your quote today!

Battles Insurance Agency is excited to announce the availability of Medicare Assistance through our agency with the addition of Connor Tharp to our team! Connor is ready to help you understand and enroll in Medicare Supplements, Advantage Plans, and Drug Plans. He offers personalized service to help you navigate the maze of plans available and to find the one best suited to your needs.

The Annual Election Period (AEP) for Medicare began October 15^th and ends December 7^th. Don’t wait to schedule your appointment!

Who does AEP affect and who can make appointments?

• Anyone enrolled in a Medicare Advantage (Part C) or Prescription Drug Plan (Part D) are able to switch their plans during AEP for 2021
• Medicare Supplement Plans are NOT included in AEP but Connor is always happy to review your plan.

Why is it important to review my plan every year?

• Plans are not Guaranteed to stay the same every year. There are changes in premium, drug formularies, deductibles, copays, extra benefits, etc. Connor will research and find the best plan based on your personal medications, doctors, and medical needs.

When can I make an appointment?

• Right now! Only a month remains before the window for enrollment ends and the sooner you contact Connor to better.

Please contact our agency to arrange an appointment at 419-668-4402.

In recent weeks we’ve had many calls from concerned clients about their policies, their premiums, and what the insurance companies are doing to help during this crisis. Every company we work with has responded differently to the ongoing concerns and additional measures may be taken at a later date.

Cincinnati Insurance has put in place an automatic 15% decrease in premiums for the months of April and May for all personal auto policies. You don’t have to do anything to get this 15% as the credit will be automatically applied to your balance due or a check issued in June if premiums are paid in full.

State Auto Insurance will be giving a one-time 5% discount applied to the next policy term for all personal auto policies in effect with them as of June 1, 2020. They are also encouraging those who qualify to enroll in their “Safety 360” program which could save insureds up to an additional 50%.

Progressive Insurance is offering 20% off personal auto premiums for the months of April & May. If your policy is in force by April 30, 2020 the discount will be applied in May. If your policy is in force as of May 31, 2020 it will be applied in June.

Hastings Mutual Insurance - UPDATE! As of 4/27/2020 Hastings Mutual has announced they will be giving all of their personal auto customers a 15% discount on their policies for the months of March and April. This discount will be applied to any premium remaining due on the policy or a check will be sent out some time in May.

Central Mutual Insurance has also not announced any discounts at this time. They have also suspended cancellation of policies due to non-payment of premiums for 60 days and no late fees will be charged during that time.

Again, these measures are just what we know today. If you have questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us via phone or email as we are happy to help. Please check back for updates. 

Battles Insurance is open for business, the best way to reach us by phone is 419-668-4402 and by email using the first name and last name initial of your contact.  For example: for Perry Dryden it’s perryd@battlesinsurance.com.  All employees are working either at the office or from home and are available on their cell phones.

Our agency is exercising many precautions while we remain open.  The following requirements and precautions will be taken in our physical agency location:

• Our rear entrance is locked but the front door is open for interaction that will help ensure employees and customers are six feet from each other.

• 8:30 a.m.to 9:30 a.m. office visits will be for 65 and over or those with health issues only.

• We will have hand sanitizer available for our employees and customers.

Battles Insurance will continue to maintain our normal business hours of

Monday through Friday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM during this difficult time our nation is facing concerning the COVID-19 Virus.

 Although our doors remain open, we encourage you to utilize our Company websites as much as possible or call the office to make payments, request ID cards, policy changes, etc. Many of your requests can also be handled promptly via e-mail.

   In order to ensure the safety of our clients, employees and their families along with honoring the policy of social distancing, we are requesting that clients who’s situation require they come into the office use the front entrance on Whittlesey Avenue and stop at the counter.  One of our helpful staff members will be happy to assist you.

Thank you for your understanding during this trying time for all of us.

SERVICE IS FOREMOST AT BATTLES AND SO ARE OUR CUSTOMERS!