Small Business Health Insurance Current Rates, News & Information
California to Form First Health Insurance Exchange
Posted in Health Care , Health Insurance , Individual Insurance , Small Business Health Insurance
October 1st, 2010
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California officially became the first state to form a health insurance exchange beginning this week. Upon Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signing two key health bills on Thursday, health insurance options for the state may now widen for both small businesses and millions of uninsured individuals. 
Today’s News: Doctor’s Face Medicare Payout Cut, IRS Announces Health Insurance Tax Credit and Health Insurers Fight Regulations
Posted in Health Insurance , Medicare , Small Business Health Insurance
May 18th, 2010
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The health care industry has undergone a number of changes in the past few days. Doctors, health insurance companies and even the IRS are making or seeing drastic adjustments – let’s take a closer look.
Doctor’s Face another Medicare Payout Cut
In March, we reported that doctors were ditching their patients because their Medicare payments had been cut by 21 percent. Now it appears that doctors could face yet another 21 percent payment cut in Medicare reimbursement on June 1. In 1997, a Medicare formula was established that said rates should be cut every year, but Congress has blocked the cut seven out of eight years.
How to: Buy Health Insurance for Your Small Business
Posted in Health Insurance , Small Business Health Insurance
October 4th, 2009
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If you own a small business, you may be wondering whether or not to buy health insurance for your employees. It is expensive, and complicated. Purchasing health insurance – unlike, say, life insurance or auto insurance – is very complicated, and laws concerning the transaction will vary from state to state.
FAQ: Should Small Businesses Purchase Health Insurance?
Posted in Health Insurance , Small Business Health Insurance
October 3rd, 2009
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If you’re a small business owner, you’re probably wondering if you should buy health insurance for your employees.
Employee Insurance Plans
Small businesses should buy health insurance for their employees if they want to be more competitive when it comes to hiring and retaining employees, and building their loyalty. If you have health insurance to offer a potential worker, he or she is going to be quite tempted – and if they’re interviewing with other businesses which don’t offer attractive health insurance plans, they’re going to look upon your offer more favorably. In today’s society, everyone with health insurance feels extremely lucky to have it. The horror stories of people getting sick or injured without health insurance are enough to scare anyone.
Health Insurance Dreams May Become a Reality for Unemployed in California
Posted in Health Insurance , Small Business Health Insurance
April 20th, 2009
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Small business workers in California may finally realize their dream of health insurance assistance in the coming weeks. If Assembly Bill 23 which was recently approved and passed on to Senate is signed into law, thousands more laid-off workers will benefit from the federal law that provides assistance to COBRA recipients.
Health Insurance Premiums Rising Around the Country
Posted in Health Insurance , Small Business Health Insurance
March 6th, 2009
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As the recession sets in nationwide, employees are suffering in many ways including seeing an increase in their health insurance premiums. Unfortunately, much of the weight of the premium increase falls into the laps of the businesses that have to cover a large portion per employee.
Business Health Insurance
Posted in Health Insurance , HMO , Managed Care Insurance , PPO , Small Business Health Insurance
January 16th, 2009
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Every business needs health insurance to protect its employees against unnecessary medical costs. The productivity and strength of any business relies on the health of its employees. There are different choices available for business owners to ensure their employees receive the best medical coverage. In most states, there is no employee minimum so even the smallest of businesses have health insurance coverage options.