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Medical Records Mined by Hospitals Looking for New Customers

February 6th, 2012
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Hospitals are digging through medical records in an effort to locate customers who can take advantage of some of their high-cost services. A new report found that medical facilities, which make less money through government-based coverage options, are searching for patients who carry private health insurance.

Allstate ‘House & Home’ Roof Surcharge Hikes Customer Costs

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February 3rd, 2012
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Allstaterecently announced a new product that will impact rates its customers pay for homeowners insurance if they want their roofs repaired. The new House & Home coverage option will no longer cover the full cost of replacing damaged roofs if they’re older than 10 years.

February Is National Wise Health Consumer Month

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February 2nd, 2012
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National Wise Health Consumer Month

Buying health insurance can be a tedious task for those who aren’t familiar with various health plan or coverage. This is why the American Institute for Preventive Medicine (AIPM) has designated February as National Wise Health Consumer Month–a time to educate people about how to make important health care decisions.

Low-Income Discrimination in Auto Insurance Industry

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February 1st, 2012
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The auto insurance industry has landed in the spotlight over accusations of discrimination against middle and low-income households. A new study backed by the Consumer Federation of America (CFA) says the industry regularly distributes high-priced policies to individuals with less money, making it difficult for them to improve their lives financially.

Health Care Reform Gains Wider Acceptance from Population

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January 30th, 2012
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Key components of the health care reform law are gaining wider acceptance from the American population, according to a new Harris Interactive/HealthDay poll. The controversial reform act which promised to provide health insurance to millions is gaining favor, but in very different ways.

Comparing Employer Provided Health Plans: Tips and Reviews

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January 27th, 2012
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Choosing a health insurance plan is not always an easy task, largely because there are so many plans and providers to consider. Typically, if you’re comparing employer provided health plans, as opposed to looking for individual coverage, your choices are narrowed down some. But make no mistake about it; you still have a lot of heavy decisions to make.

Mass. Home Insurance Rate Hike Called “Illegally Excessive”

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January 27th, 2012
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A Massachusetts home insurance association has come under fire for proposing a rate request for 150,000 consumers in the state. Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley initiated accusations during her testimony before the commissioner of insurance last week, stating that the association’s request to increase premiums for the Fair Plan is “illegally excessive.”

Baby Boomers Consider Life Settlements to Fund Retirement

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January 25th, 2012
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Baby Boomers are strongly considering the option of cashing in their life insurance policies to ensure they have money set aside for retirement, says a survey conducted by International Communications Research (ICR). The survey, released on Wednesday, revealed that a whopping 79 percent of Boomers want to know more about life settlements to keep their lifestyles afloat.

Affordable Health Care Options Hard to Find in Many States

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January 23rd, 2012
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Finding affordable health care is difficult for a large majority of individuals currently without health insurance. According to a new analysis, three out of four uninsured Americans live in states that have yet to determine how best to provide its residents with the medical care they need.

California Pushes Single-Payer Health Care Legislation

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January 18th, 2012
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A single-payer health care bill may soon become a reality in California now that advocates have presented the idea to a state Senate committee. This is the second time the state has attempted to pass this type of legislation and advocates hope they are successful this time around.

Medical Records Mined by Hospitals Looking for New Customers

Allstate ‘House & Home’ Roof Surcharge Hikes Customer Costs

February Is National Wise Health Consumer Month

Low-Income Discrimination in Auto Insurance Industry

Health Care Reform Gains Wider Acceptance from Population

Comparing Employer Provided Health Plans: Tips and Reviews

Mass. Home Insurance Rate Hike Called “Illegally Excessive”

Baby Boomers Consider Life Settlements to Fund Retirement

Affordable Health Care Options Hard to Find in Many States

California Pushes Single-Payer Health Care Legislation

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