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Trying to find the right health insurance plan for you or your family can be a complex, often difficult task. Just trying to find the best carrier can be stressful and confusing on its own. That is why the Health Insurance Solutions was founded - to take the stress and confusion out of the health insurance process. Our goal is to help hardworking men and women find the best protection for their unique needs.
Unlike some health insurance brokers, we make every effort to learn about the kind of health insurance you really need. When you speak with an agent from The Health Insurance Solutions, know that we will never try to upsell you on a plan that you can't afford. Instead, your knowledgeable, helpful health insurance agent in Myrtle Beach will help you navigate the uncertain waters of the health insurance world. Once we understand the health insurance plan you need, we will explore your options. That way, you can leave our conversation feeling informed about your health insurance options and confident that you are making the best choice possible.
We are proud to have served people just like yourself for more than 15 years at the Health Insurance Solutions. We have helped countless individuals, families, and business owners find the coverage they need at a price that won't send them into bankruptcy. If you know that you need health insurance but don't know how to start or what to look for, we've got good news - you're in the right place.
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Do You Really Need Health Insurance?
Before we talk about the solutions that our health insurance broker in Myrtle Beach provides, we should address the elephant in the room. Everyone regardless of age or health, can benefit from a health insurance plan. Even the healthiest of people want to maintain their health and have protection in the event of a catastrophe. One of the best ways to stay healthy and plan for unexpected events is to visit your doctor for an annual check-up. When you have a health insurance plan, these visits are often fully covered by your insurance carrier when you choose an in-network doctor. Without health insurance, you will be responsible for the full cost of any medical care - even routine check-ups with your primary care physician. If something horrible happens, and you don't have health insurance, you may have to pay the full amount for the emergency care you receive. Even young, healthy individuals can benefit from the right health plan. After all, nobody plans on getting sick or injured, but bad things can happen to anyone. Something unexpected like a broken leg can cost more than $7,000 to treat when you don't have coverage. A three-day stay in a hospital can cost upwards of $30,000. That can be an incredible amount of money to pay out of pocket. Having a health insurance plan set in place can help you get quality care at a much more affordable price, especially if something unforeseen happens.

Who We Serve
At the Health Insurance Solutions, our mission is to educate and empower our clients so that they can get the best access to medical care possible. Because everyone has their own unique set of needs when it comes to health plans, we serve a wide range of clients.
Individuals
Individual plans, also called personal health plans, are health insurance policies that you can purchase solely for yourself. When you work with Health Insurance Solutions, your health insurance agent in Myrtle Beach will go over your health plan options and help find the best fit for your needs. Individual health plans are not tied to your employer, so you can make a career change without having to worry about losing your health insurance. For individual plans, we offer major medical, short-term, and fixed benefit plans that include life, dental, vision, and other coverage options.
Families
Finding the right health plan for your family can be a real challenge, but our experienced health insurance agents are here to help. We understand that not all members of your family will have the same needs. To help your family get the best coverage possible, we search for custom plans that will meet each of your family members' needs. Whether you're looking for major medical coverage or fixed-benefit plans with no deductibles, our experts are here to serve you. Common coverage options include vision, dental, life, STD and LTD, long-term care, and more.

Self-Employed
Entrepreneurs have their own set of needs in terms of health plans and how much they can afford to spend on coverage. Once thought of as a small percentage of the workforce, 57 million Americans freelanced in 2019 alone, according to the Upwork and Freelancers Union. If you are a consultant, independent contractor, or freelancer, the Health Insurance Solutions will find a plan that caters to your current needs and future endeavors. Common health insurance plans for self-employed people include vision, life, dental, and stand-alone prescription coverage. We also offer major medical, supplemental, short-term, and fixed-benefit plans at a range of prices that you can afford.

Small Business
Offering health insurance to your employees is one of the best ways to keep your team happy and attract diligent workers to your company. If you are a business owner who wants to provide health insurance to your employees but cannot do so because the cost of benefits is too high, worry not. Our experienced health insurance agents will work directly with your employees to help them find the coverage they can afford. We also offer hybrid plans that can be customized so that both you and your employee's needs are met. Whether you need a major medical package or voluntary benefits only, the Health Insurance Solutions has got you covered. Common small business health insurance plans include life, LTC, medical, vision, 401K administration, and dental insurance.

Travelers
If you travel regularly for business or pleasure, it pays to plan ahead and protect yourself. Because unexpected events happen all the time, you could lose a lot of money if your business trip or vacation is canceled at the last minute. Situations like this can be particularly concerning on international business trips and on long vacations. Whether you get sick before your trip or have valuables within your baggage stolen, traveler's insurance can help minimize expensive cancelation fees and costs.
Most Popular Types of Coverage
Figuring out the kind of insurance you need is a crucial part of the health insurance process. Do you have a prescription for eyeglasses or contacts? Do you have a condition that requires you to visit the doctor on a regular basis? Health insurance plans change depending on what you need. At the Health Insurance Solutions, we will provide you with a trusted health insurance agent in Myrtle Beach to help you choose the best plan for your budget.
Here are a few of the most popular types of coverage that our clients ask about:
Major Medical
This type of insurance covers minimum essential benefits and meets the standards of the ACA for family and individual coverage. Major medical insurance is a fantastic option to choose if you want to be sure all of your medical expenses are covered. Major medical plans usually cover ten essential benefits:
- Outpatient Procedures or Ambulatory Care
- Hospitalization
- Check-Ups and Preventative Care
- Prescription Medications
- Emergency Services
- Pediatric Care Services
- Laboratory Services
- Newborn and Maternity Care
- Addiction Counseling and Mental Health Care Services
If your goal is to cover a full range of care, major medical plans are often the best choice. We recommend you contact our office today to learn more about the major medical plan options available to you. As a licensed, private health insurance broker in Myrtle Beach you do not need to wait until Open Enrollment to protect yourself with a major medical insurance plan.


DENTAL
From basic cleanings to complex procedures like root canals, dental work can be awfully expensive. When you have dental insurance, you will have peace of mind knowing that you won't have to pay for your procedure out of pocket. In general, a quality dental insurance policy will cover some or all of the following:
- Routine cleanings and checkups (copay may be required)
- X-Rays
- Filling Cavities
- Bridges, Implants, and Crowns
- Root Canals and Repair Work
- Emergency Services Oral Surgery, etc.)
It should be noted that some types of dental equipment and services may be covered at higher levels of coverage. While preventative work like cleanings is typically covered, some procedures require out-of-pocket costs.
VISION
Usually purchased as an addition to your medical insurance, vision insurance helps cut back on costs associated with eye care Like dental insurance, vision insurance is great if you know that you will regularly visit the eye doctor or just want to protect yourself for a "worst case scenario." In general, a quality vision plan will cover some or all of the following:
- Routine Eye Exams
- Medical Eye Care
- Vision Correction Products (Eyeglasses, contacts, etc.)
- Surgeries for Vision Correction (LASIK, etc.)
It should be noted that not all types of vision insurance will cover medical issues related to eye care. For instance, if your optometrist discovers a medical problem during your eye exam, they may refer you to a different doctor. While vision insurance may not cover all eye-related medical services, major medical health insurance often does.


LONG-TERM CARE
It might be hard to imagine at this stage of your life, but as you age, there is a chance that you will need long-term care services. The question is, how will you or your loved ones pay for this kind of care? Many people choose to eliminate the burden of senior care by purchasing long-term care insurance. Services like meal preparation, medication assistance, and help with day-to-day activities like bathing are not covered by regular health insurance plans. Long-term care insurance will help you or your children lessen the expense of care when you have chronic medical conditions, dementia, or disabilities. When you speak to one of our health insurance agents, ask if you can purchase a policy that reimburses you when you receive care in the following locations:
- Routine cleanings and checkups (copay may be required)
- In a nursing home
- In your own home
- In an assisted living center
- At a long-term residential senior facility
Expert Help Is Only a Phone Call Away
We call ourselves the Health Insurance Solutions because we are committed to finding you the best, most affordable options for your health insurance needs. We work with all the major insurance carriers, such as:
- Aetna
- Advent Health
- United Healthcare
- National General
- Humana
- Transamerica
- Many More
Unlike some health insurance brokers who only care about making a sale, we don't view you as a financial transaction. We believe that serving others never goes out of style. That's why we prefer to educate you on your health coverage options so that you can make an informed decision. As your health insurance agent in Myrtle Beach, we would be honored to help you seek out a plan that is the perfect fit for your life. You will receive the same excellent level of service whether you are a business owner with employees or a single individual.
When you're ready to protect yourself and your family with quality health insurance, we will be here to help guide you along the way. Contact us today so that we may discover your insurance needs and provide you with a quality insurance solution that will give you peace of mind for years to come.

Call us 843-364-9155 for a complimentary consultation and evaluation of your healthcare coverage.
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Crunch Franchise Brings State-of-the-Art Fitness Facility to Myrtle Beach, SC
StreetInsider.comhttps://www.streetinsider.com/PRNewswire/Crunch+Franchise+Brings+State-of-the-Art+Fitness+Facility+to+Myrtle+Beach%2C+SC/24321064.html
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C., Feb. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Crunch Fitness today announces the grand opening of Crunch Myrtle Beach in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The $3 million state-of-the-art fitness facility will be having its grand opening party on February 11, 2025. Operated by Crunch Fitness franchisee JF Fitness, Crunch Myrtle Beach is located in the Coas...
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C., Feb. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Crunch Fitness today announces the grand opening of Crunch Myrtle Beach in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The $3 million state-of-the-art fitness facility will be having its grand opening party on February 11, 2025. Operated by Crunch Fitness franchisee JF Fitness, Crunch Myrtle Beach is located in the Coastal Grand Mall at 2000 Coastal Grand Circle, creating a new fitness offering for residents of Myrtle Beach.
Fusing fitness with entertainment to make serious fitness fun, Crunch Myrtle Beach offers top-quality cardio and strength training equipment, olympic lifting platforms, personal training, a dedicated group fitness studio, Ride cycling classes, a functional HIITZONE™ training area with indoor turf, tanning, HydroMassage® beds, and full-service locker rooms with showers and a sauna.
JF Fitness was founded in 2014 by John Freeland and is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia. The franchisee currently has 26 locations across the nation, with 12 in South Carolina and plans to open three locations across North and South Carolina this year.
"We are excited to bring the Crunch brand to Myrtle Beach," said Freeland. "Crunch is for everyone, from the first-time gym-goer to the seasoned athlete. In a high-energy and fun environment, and with memberships starting at $9.99 per month, we have options to meet everyone's goals and budget."
Crunch Fitness ranked #1 in the fitness category for the second year in a row and #32 overall in the annual Entrepreneur Franchise 500® - the world's most comprehensive franchise ranking. Crunch Fitness continues to expand nationwide and push the bar with innovative offerings for its members.
Prospective members can visit www.crunch.com/myrtlebeach for more information about memberships and to sign up. For the grand opening on February 11th, Crunch Myrtle Beach will be offering memberships for 14 cents and the first week free in celebration of Valentine's Day. Attendees of the grand opening party can win a one year membership.
Crunch is also expanding its team within Myrtle Beach and is looking for individuals who are eager to help their community experience fitness, wellness, relaxation, and recovery. Crunch believes in not only being the best place to work out but also the best place to work. Interested applicants can apply today at www.crunch.com/myrtlebeach.
About Crunch:
Crunch is a gym that believes in making serious exercise fun by fusing fitness and entertainment and pioneering a philosophy of 'No Judgments.' Crunch serves a fitness community for all kinds of people with all types of goals, exercising all different ways, working it out at the same place together. Today, we are renowned for creating one-of-a-kind group fitness classes and unique programming for our wildly diverse members. Headquartered in New York City, Crunch serves three million members with over 500 gyms worldwide in 41 states, the District of Columbia, Australia, Canada, Costa Rica, Portugal, Puerto Rico, and Spain. Crunch is rapidly expanding across the U.S. and around the globe.
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Matt Perdue wanted to make sure everyone had their championship moment.
Shortly after his team won the Class 5A Division I wrestling championship, the Carolina Forest coach made sure everyone took turns raising one another on their shoulders with the trophy, including him.
They passed players and coaches on their shoulders following the 42-31 win over Boiling Springs to win the program’s first state championship Saturday at Dreher High School.
“I wanted everyone to have their moment. It was a complete team effort,” Perdue said. “I didn’t want anyone to feel left out, even the kids who didn’t start. … We just wanted everyone to feel glorified with that one second.”
It was just the Panthers’ second title appearance, with the other coming in 2003. Bill Mayer, the coach of the 2003 squad, Facetimed Perdue right after the match was over.
“Coach Mayer sent us a message trying to amp up the kids,” Perdue said. “It is that type of loyalty and community that this program has.”
The Panthers trailed for half of the match and were down 25-15 after losing at 132 pounds.
But Carolina Forest won the next four matches. Josh Brown’s pin at 144 pounds gave the Panthers their first lead, 26-25.
Preston Crone followed with a major decision win at 150 pounds and then Brody Bailey’s pin at 157 pounds put the Panthers up 36-25.
Freshman Drew DeForrest sealed the title with a pin at 165 pounds. The Panthers forfeited the final match at 175.
“I told our guys we know we were going to go down a little early but to stay strong,” Perdue said. “We knew we had it when we got the pin at 157 and 165. They had a tough kid at 175 so we are glad we didn’t have to go down to that.”
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SC man thought he’d won $1,000 on lottery game, but his prize was much, much bigger
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A man who bought a South Carolina Education Lottery ticket initially thought he’d won a $1,000 jackpot, but eventually learned his prize was much bigger.The Fort Mill resident actually won a scratch-off game’s $2,000,000 grand prize, officials said in a news release.While a $1,000 prize is nice, there are many more zeros in $2 million.The winne...
A man who bought a South Carolina Education Lottery ticket initially thought he’d won a $1,000 jackpot, but eventually learned his prize was much bigger.
The Fort Mill resident actually won a scratch-off game’s $2,000,000 grand prize, officials said in a news release.
While a $1,000 prize is nice, there are many more zeros in $2 million.
The winner spent $20 to purchase the 200X The Cash game at John Boys, a gas station/convenience store at 140 Spratt St. in Fort Mill, according to the release. That’s near the state line separating South Carolina and North Carolina.
While he was at the store, the man only scratched off the game’s bar code when he scanned the ticket and saw a message saying “Claim at Lottery,” officials said. That’s when he believed he’d won $1,000, the minimum prize requiring a player to visit the South Carolina Education Lottery Claims Center on Assembly Street in downtown Columbia for a payout.
It wasn’t until he took the ticket home, where he finished scratching it off, and got the surprise of his life, officials said.
“I thought, ‘this is going to be the big one,’ ” he said as he revealed the game’s seven-figure jackpot, according to the release. “It was pretty cool when it happened.”
The winner will be allowed to retain some privacy, as South Carolina is one of 11 states — along with Arizona, Delaware, Georgia, Kansas, Maryland, New Jersey, North Dakota, Ohio, Texas and Virginia — that allow lottery winners to remain anonymous.
The man didn’t say what his plans are for the newfound windfall, but expressed relief at winning the multimillion dollar payday.
“Everything got real easy,” the winner said. “I can breathe now.”
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One of the game’s grand prize winning tickets remains unclaimed, officials said.
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This story was originally published February 10, 2025 at 9:50 AM.
Myrtle Beach’s rental vacancies 4x higher than national average. Are luxury rentals to blame?
Emalyn Muzzyhttps://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/news/local/article299261719.html
Luxury apartments have exploded in the Myrtle Beach area over the past five years.However, many of those are showing a high vacancy rate, which raises the question of whether Myrtle Beach has become over-saturated with these types of units.The high rate of population growth has caused a housing boom across Horry County, with single-family homes, town homes and luxury apartments erected.Luxury apartments are de...
Luxury apartments have exploded in the Myrtle Beach area over the past five years.
However, many of those are showing a high vacancy rate, which raises the question of whether Myrtle Beach has become over-saturated with these types of units.
The high rate of population growth has caused a housing boom across Horry County, with single-family homes, town homes and luxury apartments erected.
Luxury apartments are defined as having high-end appliances and finishes, as well as amenities like a pool or valet trash service, according to Apartments.com. Rent for luxury apartments can range from $1,400 a month and higher.
“I don’t necessarily think there’s ever really oversupply. I think more supply is good, right, if anything, because at the end of the day, it’s going to drive competition within these buildings,” said Spencer Correnti, the CEO of Alkaline Advisors.
If people aren’t renting apartments, it forces companies to lower prices to meet demand, Correnti said. But prices can only go so low, as owners still need to pay the mortgage and overhead costs.
The increase in luxury apartments has caused a drop in affordable rental housing as more of the units are being built.
Currently, there are a handful of apartments in the Myrtle Beach area with a high vacancy rate. Apartment complexes typically want a vacancy rate of 7% or lower, said Carol Hall, the lead housing voucher choice specialist with the Housing Authority of Myrtle Beach
Census data shows Myrtle Beach has a 22% rental vacancy rate and North Myrtle Beach has a 71% rate. The national average is 5.5%. These numbers may be attributed to the Myrtle Beach area’s high number of short-term rentals, said North Myrtle Beach spokeswoman Lauren Jessie in an email to The Sun News.
The Sun News calculated various apartment vacancy rates using data from Apartments.com and the number of available units listed on apartment websites.
Apartment complexes with high vacancy rates as of Feb. 6 include the Hawthorne at the Mill, which has 12% vacancy and the Willows at Grande Dunes with 10% vacancy. There are also apartments, such as the Luxe at Market Common, that are currently below a 7% vacancy rate.
The Sun News reached out to these apartment complexes’ property managers, but they did not respond before publication.
More luxury apartments are also being built. The Landing at Coventry is currently under construction near the Market Common Publix. Rent starts at $1,750 for a studio apartment.
There is also a proposal for over 1,800 apartment units to be built in Carolina Forest, although rent costs have not been released, The Sun News reported.
While it’s unclear if there’s an oversupply of luxury apartments, statistics show there’s a definite lack of affordable rental units in the Myrtle Beach area.
In 2023, over 57% of renters in Myrtle Beach were housing cost burdened, according to Census data. This means people spend more than a third of their income on rent. That’s an 11 point increase since 2018.
Despite the surge in housing units, Hall said she has seen very few units built for a working class salary.
Since 2020, Hall has seen rent prices soar. Five years ago, a Myrtle Beach Housing Authority housing voucher would pay up to $893 for rent and utilities at a studio apartment. But in 2024, a voucher could go up to $1,400. The amount went up because it has become challenging to find cheaper apartments.
“We can’t go over the dollar amount given by HUD, so we have to limit the number of vouchers on the street,” Hall said.
Rent inflated faster than the housing authority’s Department of Housing and Urban Development budget, meaning the organization has to offer fewer vouchers.
While the price in rent can be attributed to the kinds of housing being built, there are also outside factors, such as the rise in lumber costs.
“Even if you’re building a pretty straightforward building, costs have risen so much that at a certain point, without subsidies, a developer can’t make a profit,” Correnti said. “That’s another reason why everything’s so expensive.”
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Snakes, rats & more headed for Myrtle Beach, SC area homes soon. Here’s how to keep them out
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As winter cold warms to milder temperatures, humans aren’t the only ones excited for spring — many animals in the Grand Strand become more active in the transitional season.
Insect activity increases in the spring, offering a welcome buffet for smaller animals after the winter. In turn, those smaller critters draw out larger animals that are also looking for a big meal.
Spring is also the time of year when many animals seek mates and then welcome young. This means you might see more local wildlife around your home, and some critters searching for a place to nest might even venture inside.
“It’s definitely a combination of warmer weather and breeding,” said Critter Control of Florence-Myrtle Beach owner Todd Metz.
Here’s what to watch out for this spring and how you can protect your home.
Rodents
Rodent populations increase in the spring as the animals welcome young. Mice, rats and squirrels might make you squeamish, but they’re a bigger problem for your property.
“Their teeth are constantly growing, so they have to file them down,” Metz said. “And they’ll chew on your metal fence. They’ll chew on plastic. They’ll chew on just about anything just to get those teeth filed down.”
Rodents taking their teeth to your home’s electrical wiring creates fire hazards and if they gnaw on your insulation, it can reduce your home’s energy efficiency.
Birds and bats
According to Metz, birds attempting to nest in homes is a common problem this time of year.
Flying animals like birds and bats sometimes nest in attics, chimneys and bathroom vents, which can obstruct airflow. Droppings the animals leave behind can also stink up your home and cause sanitation problems.
Raccoons
Raccoons looking for a place to nest are also spotted more frequently in yards and homes in the spring.
“We’ll start getting a lot of calls in April, because that’s when they have their little ones,” Metz said. “They’ll have them in March, but then [homeowners] start hearing them in April. We get a lot of calls at that time, because they can hear these kits up there, making all kinds of chattering noises.”
To get into an attic, raccoons will sometimes tear through shingles, soffits and vents, which causes roof and insulation damage.
Snakes indoors
After the winter, spring offers cold-blooded snakes a chance to finally warm up and find a good meal.
“They’ve been hibernating, or at least, off-and-on throughout the winter, so they’re up and moving and they’re looking for meat,” said Metz. “If you have rodents or mice or something, even baby squirrels, even birds in your house, these snakes will seek those out for a food source.”
You might spot venomous or nonvenomous snakes looking for a meal around your home. According to Metz, common culprits include black rat snakes, copperheads and garter snakes.
Protecting your home
To keep animals out of your home this spring, Metz said it’s essential to inspect your home and make sure there aren’t gaps where animals can get through. He recommends checking around your home’s exterior, including the foundation, roof line, chimney and vents.
Because some critters will claw or chew their way in, it’s a good idea to check your property regularly. If you do find pests in your house, identify how they got in and repair the damage to keep more unwanted visitors out.
By keeping smaller critters like mice and birds out, you’ll also eliminate food sources that snakes will follow.
Snakes outdoors
While you might not mind common spring critters like birds or squirrels outside your house, if you want to keep snakes out of your yard Metz recommends cutting back vegetation where they might make a home.
“Make sure that there’s no food source for them, [like] mice, lots of insects and frogs. Try to keep those things minimal,” Metz said. “Keep your vegetation cut back around your house. Don’t give snakes places to hunt and look for food or to hide.”
Burrowing animals
Moles, which leave behind hill-shaped mounds, are carnivorous and enjoy feasting on abundant bugs in the spring. Voles, on the other hand, stick to vegetarian diets and dig small holes that can damage plant roots.
Both are more active in South Carolina yards in the spring. The wetter spring ground is ideal for burrowing around your yard, Metz said.
While a quick internet search unearths lots of home remedies, according to Metz the do-it-yourself methods are rarely effective. Similarly, he said sonic repellants using high-pitch frequencies and vibrations don’t usually make a big difference.
Your best option if you don’t want to hire a professional service is one of the chemical repellents sold in stores, although Metz said nothing is 100% effective.
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Maria Elena Scott writes about trending topics and what you need to know in the Grand Strand. She studied journalism at the University of Houston and covered Cleveland news before coming to the Palmetto State.
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