Posted in Health Care , Health Insurance
November 28th, 2011
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Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is strengthening its attempts to offer low-cost medical services to individuals through its in-store clinics, according to a new report from the American Medical Association (AMA). However, the major retailer’s project is facing challenges as a result of health industry regulations. 
Posted in Allstate , Home Insurance
November 23rd, 2011
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Thousands of North Carolina residents who carry homeowners insurance through Allstate Insurance are being dropped by the company for refusing to bundle their homeowners insurance policy with auto coverage, according to various media reports. Homeowners who don’t agree to purchase the additional auto insurance coverage will not be allowed to renew their policies. 
Posted in Life Insurance
November 22nd, 2011
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Purchasing a life insurance policy is a great way for a head of household to ensure loved ones will be financially secure after death. However, some people have found ways to use insurance policies as an investment as well. 
Posted in Home Insurance
November 21st, 2011
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On Thursday evening, Congress approved a short-term extension of the National Flood Insurance Program providing it with funding for several weeks. After it had been extended for an entire year starting in Sept. 2010, lawmakers appear to have pushed the program back into the cycle of short-term extensions, leaving some to wonder when the National Flood Insurance Program will finally receive a solid, long-term extension. 
Posted in Health Insurance
November 18th, 2011
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A new study has found that U.S. workers’ health insurancepremiums rose 63 percent from 2003 to 2010 as an increasing number of employers shifted the burden of rising medical costs to their employees. The study was conducted by Commonwealth Fund, which analyzed annual government surveys of companies. 
Posted in Home Insurance
November 17th, 2011
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The recent damage in the Northeastern United States, caused by Hurricane Irene, taught an unfortunate lesson to many flooded homeowners. Typical home insurance policies do not cover damage caused by flooding. This caught many people by surprise. 
Posted in Home Insurance
November 16th, 2011
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An audit of the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) revealed on Tuesday that there is a nearly 50 percent chance it will need a bailout next year if the housing market continues to deteriorate. However, the agency expressed it would increase homeowners’ mortgage insurance rates, before requesting a government bailout. 
Posted in Health Insurance
November 15th, 2011
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Well over a year after President Barack Obama signed health care reform into law, government officials are still working to create various facets of a revised health care system. One major responsibility they’re faced with is developing a massive benefits package for the 68 million people who they believe will acquire public health insurance by 2014. 
Posted in Health Care , Health Insurance
November 14th, 2011
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While Medicare beneficiaries know that open enrollment is ending earlier this year, most are not planning to shop for new health care plans, according to a study by Harris Interactive for Longevity Alliance. Choosing not to shop around is a mistake, says the study, since doing so offers the opportunity to save money on coverage. 
Posted in Health Insurance
November 11th, 2011
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A new report in the December edition of Prevention magazine identified that it is legal to deny women health insurance on the basis of gender in 37 states. In the same report, it was found that 95 percent of health insurance companies that offer individual health plans practice gender-related denials or charge more for coverage. 