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Thompson Insurance Brokerage is an Independent Insurance Agency. Your source for health, Medicare and financial solutions.

Guiding you through every stage of life 🤝
From health coverage to retirement planning
Medicare • Life • Healthcare • Retirement

08/28/2026

We’re going to need stronger evidence than this. 🚲

08/27/2026

Driving, delivering, freelancing, consulting, creating. Millions of Americans work as independent contractors.

None of it comes with a benefits package.

If you work for yourself, you are your own HR department. Finding a health insurance plan is usually not the hardest part. It is that coverage decisions assume you know what you will earn this year, and gig income rarely cooperates. Estimate your income too low and you could owe money back at tax time. Estimate too high and you paid more every month than you needed to.

One more thing people forget. If you recently left a traditional job, you did not just lose the health plan. You likely lost dental, vision, disability coverage, and a life insurance policy you may not have known you had. For anyone whose income depends on being physically able to work, that disability piece matters.

Open enrollment for individual coverage opens in early November, so now is the time to sort it out. Want help comparing your options? Reach out. There is no cost to talk.

08/26/2026

If someone calls and already knows your name, your age, and your address, that does not make them legitimate. Criminals often start with information they already have and only need one more piece from you.

Medicare-related scam calls have climbed sharply over the past year. Some people report getting dozens in a single day. The pitches are predictable once you know them. Your card is expiring. You qualify for unclaimed benefits. A free brace or hearing aid is on the way.

They all want the same thing: your Medicare number.

A few things to remember: Medicare generally contacts you by mail first and does not call to ask for your Medicare number or bank information. A real licensed agent will give you their name and license number without hesitation, and will not push you to decide today.

If someone claims to be from an agency, hang up and call that agency's main number yourself. Anyone honest will not mind.

What is the strangest scam call you have received? Share it below so your neighbors know what to listen for.

Not sure whether a call you got was real? Call our office and we will tell you. 📞

08/25/2026

Between screen time, seasonal allergies, and dry indoor air, your eyes are working overtime. The good news: most environmental eye strain is preventable. Try the 20-20-20 rule (every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds). Also, keep artificial tears handy, and consider a humidifier for dry indoor air or an air purifier for air that may be smoky or smoggy. Regular eye exams through vision insurance can also catch more serious problems early, before they affect your daily life.

08/24/2026

A policy that is guaranteed renewable cannot be cancelled as long as you continue paying your premiums on time.

That means you cannot be singled out and dropped if your health changes. However, premiums may increase over time (for all, not just for you personally).

This feature is common in term life insurance, Medicare Supplement plans, and some health policies.

Understanding whether your policy is guaranteed renewable can give you peace of mind about long-term coverage.

08/24/2026

In Medicare, creditable coverage means your existing prescription drug coverage is expected to pay, on average, at least as much as Medicare’s standard Part D coverage.

Why it matters:
If you have creditable drug coverage and delay enrolling in Part D, you can usually avoid a late enrollment penalty later.

Employers or other plans outside of Medicare are required to notify you each year whether your coverage is creditable.

08/22/2026

📚 Feeling overwhelmed? Try turning a page.

Reading just 30 minutes a day can:

✔️ Lower stress
✔️ Improve sleep
✔️ Strengthen memory
✔️ Even ease symptoms of depression

Whether it’s fiction, nonfiction, or your favorite mystery series — reading is a simple, proven way to support your mental health.

🧠 Your brain will thank you.

08/22/2026

These bacon-wrapped hot dogs add pizazz to summer BBQs or nights at home watching baseball.

8 beef hot dogs, hot dog buns, and slices of center-cut bacon.
1/2 tsp. garlic powder, optional
1/2 tsp. chili powder, optional
Pickled jalapeño slices, for garnish
Chopped red onion, for garnish

Wrap one piece of bacon around each hot dog and secure the bacon with a wooden pick at each end. Sprinkle both sides of the bacon-wrapped hot dog with garlic powder and chili powder, if you like.

These hot dogs can be baked in the oven at 375° for 25 minutes, or grilled for 10-12 minutes. Turn the hot dogs over halfway through the cooking time to ensure the bacon is evenly crispy.

Add the bacon wrapped hot dogs to the buns with jalapeño, red onion, and other condiments that you like.

08/21/2026

I can’t talk about it. 🤐

08/20/2026

Even when you have health insurance, unexpected medical bills can still happen.

Often it’s not because care isn’t covered, but because of details people didn’t realize about their plan.

A few simple habits can help reduce surprises:

✅When changing plans, know when coverage starts. Many people don’t plan for gaps in their coverage.

✅Check what’s covered before receiving care. Some services require prior authorization or have specific limitations.

✅Use in-network providers whenever possible. Costs can rise significantly when care is out of network.

✅Ask for estimates for non-emergency procedures. Prices can vary widely between providers, and you can shop around.

✅Pay attention to where tests are sent. A hospital lab may cost more than an independent in-network lab.

✅Understand your deductible and out-of-pocket maximum. Insurance may not start paying until you reach certain thresholds.

Taking a few minutes to understand how your plan works can go a long way toward preventing costly surprises later.

Address

2251 Highway 15 N
Pontotoc, MS
38863

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5pm
Friday	8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+16625534214

Website

http://www.thompsonins.us/

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