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2010 Retirees with Medicare Must Save At Least $124,000 to Cover Most Health Expenses
Posted in Health Insurance , Medicare
December 1st, 2010
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The total cost of health insurance and related out-of-pocket expenses will require all 2010 retirees to save at least $124,000 to cover 90 percent, according a new report released by the Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI). The report also found that while costs will likely decrease some as a result of the health care law, the decrease will be nowhere near enough to make up for the amount retired workers–especially women–will have to pay to cover their health care expenses. 
The 4 Biggest Insurance Scams in History
Posted in Auto Insurance , Auto Insurance Claims , Health Insurance , Health Insurance Claims , Medicare
November 30th, 2010
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Every once in a while, we’ll hear about that one big insurance scam that resulted in thousands of people conned and millions of dollars lost, but there are more that have occurred than we think. To give you an idea, let’s take a look at some of the biggest insurance scams that have occurred in the United States:
ACOs to Reduce Costs and Improve Health Care
Posted in Health Care , Health Insurance , Medicare
November 29th, 2010
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Health care professionals have recently taken on a new entity called an accountable care organization (ACO) to make overall improvements to the health care industry. This entity is being created in various cities among groups of local doctors and hospitals with the hopes that it will make health care more affordable.
Poor Struggling to Pay High-Deductible Health Plans Forgo Care
Posted in Health Care , Health Insurance
November 24th, 2010
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High-deductible health plans have become popular for poorer families looking to save money on monthly premiums–the only problem is that the deductibles are so difficult to pay that care is often put off when needed. Based on the findings, which were revealed by a group of U.S. researchers, these types of plans may need to be revamped if they are to be successful in sparing health costs.
Who Benefits Most from a PPO?
Posted in Health Insurance , PPO
November 16th, 2010
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PPO health insurance is one of the most common types of managed care plans available for Americans, but if you don’t know the difference between the various options, you could be missing out on some benefits–or worse yet, putting yourself in at a disadvantage.
Medicare Open Enrollment Begins Today with Changes
Posted in Health Insurance , Medicare
November 15th, 2010
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Those wanting Medicare benefits for the first time or through renewal can take advantage of open enrollment starting today, but it’s good to know that some changes have been made to the program. Included in those changes is a sharp reduction in the number of Medicare Advantage plans offered to beneficiaries, a move that will help the government phase it out.
41-Percent Profit for Health Insurers Results in Call for Rebates
Posted in Health Insurance
November 12th, 2010
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Health insurers have managed to see a significant increase in profits, leaving lawmakers to call for a rebate to consumers. In 2010, health insurance companies saw profit increases of 41 percent from the year prior, showing that their continuous pleas for premium increases last year were not due to health care cost increases as stated.
59 Million Lacked Health Insurance for At Least Part of 2010
Posted in Health Care , Health Insurance
November 10th, 2010
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The number of uninsured Americans continues to rise, according to a new report released by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control that revealed 59 million went without health insurance for at least part of 2010. The Centers’ stats, released on Tuesday evening, say this number represents a 4 million increase from the previous year.
How Californians with Preexisting Conditions Can Get Health Coverage
Posted in Health Care , Health Insurance , Health Savings Account , Individual Insurance
November 4th, 2010
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Californians with no health insurance and preexisting conditions that would otherwise prevent them from obtaining coverage were given a new opportunity on Monday, October 25th with the debut of a new health plan. This new coverage is designed to bridge the former health insurance model with the new one to be revealed in 2014, which will no longer allow insurers to decline coverage to people with preexisting conditions.
Republicans Want to Repeal ‘Obamacare’ After Election Win
Posted in Health Care , Health Insurance
November 3rd, 2010
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Repealing changes to health care reform is one of the first goals of the newly-remodeled House of Representatives according to many experts in Washington on Wednesday morning. After taking 58 seats from Democrats and gaining overwhelming control of the House, some say the GOP can’t wait to make big changes to health care. The only problem is it may be more difficult than they would hope.
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