Customers of a Fort Worth company wanted health insurance — but got discount cards instead : DAVE LIEBER
on 2012-04-24
People trying to find low-cost health insurance said they were tricked by aggressive sales agents into buying into a discount healthcare card program.When the paperwork arrived, and they found out they bought discounts on medical services and products at participating locations but not insurance, some demanded refunds.After their requests were denied, two customers filed complaints with the Better Business Bureau at Fort Worth.This month, the BBB announced an F rating for the National Benefit ...More…
Florida health insurance costs grow at triple the rate of income : Brian Bandell
on 2012-04-22
A study by Families USA found that health insurance premiums grew 3.7 times faster than personal incomes for most of the past decade. The nonprofit organization released the report Thursday in its efforts to drum up support for the health care reform bills pending in Congress. U.S. Reps. Kendrick Meek and Debbie Wasserman Schultz, both Florida Democrats, said health care reform would make health insurance more affordable for Floridians. According to the Families USA study, the average total ...More…
Here’s What You Need In Health Insurance
on 2012-04-21
There's no doubt that one of the pressing issues of today in America is finding affordable health insurance for all of its citizens. One of the things that people need to do whether they're looking for Florida health insurance or some manner of individual health insurance is get to know the system and how they can get the best online health insurance quote.Health Insurance Quotes That MatterBecause all the real savings are found on the Internet today people need to know how to find the best ...More…
Here’s How To Get The Best Health Insurance Quotes
on 2012-04-19
There are things that you need to get the very best of and health insurance is one of them. And to get the best in health insurance you need to be sure to get the best health insurance quotes on the Internet. And that means that you'll need to understand a little bit about how the system works. Remember that getting the best numbers depends on finding the right health insurance agents. Getting the Best Student Health Insurance Means Getting The Best AgentsYou need to get the best agents to get ...More…
Local health care provider decries government option : Steve McConnell
on 2012-04-18
A major health-insurance provider that serves Wayne County and Northeastern Pennsylvania is against the federal government becoming a player in the market.Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania does not support an expansive federal-government health insurance offering, the so-called public option, as proposed by the Obama Administration and Democratic members of Congress, said a company spokesperson. The company does support mandated coverage for all Americans, however, a provision that may be ...More…
Self Employed Health Insurance
on 2012-04-16
If you are self employed and does not have a health insurance plan then you have to think again. In these hard times, when recession is at its peak and medication is so costly, a health insurance plan is a very cost effective way of insuring yourself against any major health problem. A self employed health insurance plan is applicable to those who are not covered under a group health plan. In the United States of America, self employed medical insurance is available under the COBRA, which is ...More…
Government-run health care? No thanks
on 2012-04-15
The United States Senate has voted to move the health care bill to the Senate floor to begin debate before the actual vote. This follows the House of Representatives which adopted their view of health care reform by the narrowest of margins, 210-205, after having just hours to read and absorb a 2,000-page bill, and the vote took place on Saturday night. So much for President Obama's campaign promises of 'transparency in government.' Both these actions follow a summer of discussion, town hall ...More…
Adverse Selection and Life Insurance Plans
on 2012-04-14
Adverse selection is one of those life insurance terms that fits better in a textbook than rolling off the tongue of someone shopping for life insurance. What exactly does it mean? Not only will we explain adverse selection but more importantly, how you can avoid the inevitable pitfalls it creates with life insurance (or any insurance for that matter) down the road. Let's look closer at adverse selection in the market.
It's an insurance term (obviously) but it's effect can significantly impact ...More…
What is North Carolina Health Insurance?
on 2012-04-13
For those of us living in the great state of North Carolina health insurance is one of those things that we never want to take for granted. North Carolina health insurance policyholders find themselves having the peace of mind knowing that they have the coverage they need to help pay for costly medical expenses in the event they or a loved one gets sick and needs medical treatment. North Carolina health insurance policyholders have a variety of ways to obtain them health insurance they need for ...More…
Affordable Short Term Health Insurance through the Government
on 2012-04-12
There are many places that a person can turn to find affordable short term health insurance. Some people go to insurance brokers and others prefer to just look online. The world of health insurance though is changing and there may soon be the option of looking to the government for health insurance. Although there have been many rumors around how things will change, few things have been decided other than that change needs to happen. Insurance brokers are a great resource for finding ...More…