March 2013 - Health Insurance Enrollment Process

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Massachusetts residents Keep insurance coverage despite the recession

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Massachusetts residents Keep insurance coverage despite the recession - Massachusetts has the lowest uninsured rate in the country because of their universal health care program that was enacted in 06. many health experts were concerned that several people would drop their...

Do not pay list to reduce the costs of health care the government

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Do not pay list to reduce the costs of health care the government - federal agencies recently President Barack Obama ordered to make a national "do not pay list" to help spending cut health care and other waste from fraudulent expenses. This list will enable the government...

Cover Corner Replies: what happens after COBRA

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Cover Corner Replies: what happens after COBRA - Many people who are currently unemployed are worried about their COBRA benefits and grants they had received from the federal government. As the bills stall Congress to provide additional unemployment benefits, including an...

Cuts Before Medicaid Expansion imminent reform of health care

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Cuts Before Medicaid Expansion imminent reform of health care - Congress has not passed an extension of Medicaid funding States that were counting on the money in their budgets. Now governors across the US become frustrated as they consider making Medicaid cuts -. Reduce...

Individual Health Insurance Mandate: A Taxation or not

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Individual Health Insurance Mandate: A Taxation or not - As the debate over health care rages on, the Obama? the administration has defended the individual mandate as not a tax. Reported in The New York Times last September President Barack Obama even said: "For us to say...

Audits health insurance for Dependents and spouses

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Audits health insurance for Dependents and spouses - A recent post on the corner of coverage spoke of firms making checks for dependents on health insurance plans. Now more attention is paid on the topic as companies that perform eligibility checks see a spike in business....

Pennsylvania and New Jersey Subscribe to Health Insurance High Risk Pools

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Pennsylvania and New Jersey Subscribe to Health Insurance High Risk Pools - Pennsylvania launched the new health insurance pool high risk that will allow people with pre-existing medical conditions to get insurance coverage means. Nearly 1,000 Pennsylvania residents with...

The fight against drug abuse to reduce health insurance costs

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The fight against drug abuse to reduce health insurance costs - According to The Boston globe , health officials in Massachusetts are trying to cut thousands of addicts who go from doctor to satisfy their need for prescription medications solid. Officials are trying to make...

Diabetes costs billions of dollars in health insurance and hospital costs

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Diabetes costs billions of dollars in health insurance and hospital costs - Many Americans know maybe not, but there are 25 million people affected by diabetes and the number is increasing every year. The disease is now the leading fifth cause of death in the country and...

Several states that require health insurance subsidy reform While Battling

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Several states that require health insurance subsidy reform While Battling - We all know now that all world is behind the reform of health care. But while some states are against - they "re also queuing to get government assistance Several States are trying to get the health...

Iowa health insurance high risk pool Off To start slow

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Iowa health insurance high risk pool Off To start slow - reform health care in place across national high-risk pools for people with pre -existing conditions. However, in many states, it is a slow start as a less than expected are signing up for coverage. The pool high-risk...

New regulations to crack down against Fraud health care

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New regulations to crack down against Fraud health care - Regulations were announced aimed at suppressing smuggling in Medicare and Medicaid. These regulations allow health officials to try to reduce the $ 55 billion which is paid annually in irregular payments. The proposed...

California Since reforming health care Trendsetter

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California Since reforming health care Trendsetter - Currently, there are four pending bills signatures of Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger that will make California a pioneer in reforming health care. One of the bills would create a California health insurance exchange that...

Companies Exemptions for Limited-Benefit Health Plans

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Companies Exemptions for Limited-Benefit Health Plans - The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has already granted waivers for over one million health insurance policies limited benefits to ensure that low-wage and part-time workers do not lose health benefits....

Corner coverage Answers: How to find coverage for prescription drugs affordable

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Corner coverage Answers: How to find coverage for prescription drugs affordable - In a post today s monitoring " Americans with health insurance Cutting Back on drugs, coverage angle provides some helpful tips for consumers to save money on prescriptions to save money on...

HHS provides grants to states for health insurance consumer assistance

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HHS provides grants to states for health insurance consumer assistance - Today, HHS awarded more grants States, non-profit organizations and even consumers of health care to increase the consumption aid with health insurance in many states. Grants totaled about $ 30 million...

Fear your Medicare premiums? Register for the free Medicare contest!

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Fear your Medicare premiums? Register for the free Medicare contest! - If you're anything like Frankenstein in this comic, you must register for the free insurance competition! GoHealthInsurance.com launched the contest to help a large lucky prize winners receive free health...

How much is too much for health care services?

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How much is too much for health care services? - A Medicare advisory committee will meet tomorrow to determine whether Medicare should cover a treatment that costs $ 93,000 per patient. The treatment, called Provenge, is for prostate cancer and has already been approved by...

Senate fails to repeal health care reform Benefit Unpopular

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Senate fails to repeal health care reform Benefit Unpopular - Recently, the Senate voted on the repeal of a provision reform of health care that drew opposition from Democrats, Republicans, small businesses and even a division of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The provision...

Vermont Considers Move To Single-Payer Health Insurance

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Vermont Considers Move To Single-Payer Health Insurance - As states and the federal government is working to implement the provisions of the health care reform health and ride on health insurance changes, a state is considering moving to a single-payer system entirely. Vermont...

Reform federal judge Care Health claims as a whole is unconstitutional

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Reform federal judge Care Health claims as a whole is unconstitutional - Yesterday, a federal judge in Florida was the first to declare that all health care reform is unconstitutional - marking one of the biggest court decisions on reform yet. Judge Roger Vinson is the second...

angle coverage: the health insurance plans of the child and Open Enrollment

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angle coverage: the health insurance plans of the child and Open Enrollment - Health care coverage reform guarantees children with pre-existing conditions. But as health insurance companies have left the market, states and insurers have begun using open enrollment periods to...

Early retirees Seeing benefits of reform health care

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Early retirees Seeing benefits of reform health care - Recently, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that the early retiree reinsurance program (HERR) is off to a great start and has provided $ 535 million in federal funding for early retirees. The HRRS...

Health insurance for retirees on small grants funds

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Health insurance for retirees on small grants funds - A provision in the reform of health care has worked to help pensioners and businesses by subsidizing the health costs of retirees and employers. Many retirees ages 55 to 65 have difficulty finding affordable health insurance...

Increase Retirements among public workers as States Shift costs of health care

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Increase Retirements among public workers as States Shift costs of health care - Many states across the country have considered changing the amount of public employees contribute to health insurance premiums, pensions and the cost of retiree health care as they deal with large...

Need help finding a home care assistance?

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Need help finding a home care assistance? - For Medicaid recipients in Oregon or non-beneficiaries, find a safe and reliable means of home care in the past has been a struggle. But things! There are less than five years, the Oregon Home Care Commission and register guidance...

Insurance premiums for high risk pools Lowered

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Insurance premiums for high risk pools Lowered - The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that premiums insurance for pre-existing state plan (PCIP) will drop to 40 percent in 18 states. And it will now be easier for people to apply for PCIP coverage in 23...

Six questions to ask your health insurance agent

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Six questions to ask your health insurance agent - Shopping for health insurance can be a complicated process, but consumers should do everything theirs. Licensed agents are the best source of information on what you need to know about a health insurance plan can highlight...

individual health insurance rates vary considerably across the United States

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individual health insurance rates vary considerably across the United States - never consider the health insurance premiums before making a big move ? Well, it may be a good idea for some parts of the country. A new study by the Kaiser Family Foundation shows that the cost...

Greatest Tweets about Health Insurance

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Greatest Tweets about Health Insurance - Last month, The Corner coverage highlighted six funny things that people say about social media about Medicare. Since individuals have continued to GoHealth humor with their tweets about health insurance, including: @primesilver...

Seven questions to ask during Open Enrollment

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Seven questions to ask during Open Enrollment - During open enrollment, it is a perfect time to ask the company HR department on changes to your health insurance plan - especially with the reform of health care. Whether you realize it or not there are usually changes each...

Medicare Open Enrollment 5 Myths

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Medicare Open Enrollment 5 Myths - Much confusion surrounds Medicare during open enrollment. But do not be confused by the five Medicare myths. 1. You must re-register for your current Medicare coverage if you want to keep the same regime You do not have to do anything...

Tips for Finding Small insurance company of

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Tips for Finding Small insurance company of - individual health insurance plans and group both have their advantages and disadvantages. Unfortunately for small business owners, it is not always easy plan that works best for them and their business. Before choosing a plan...

health care changes for consumers in 2012

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health care changes for consumers in 2012 - The next few years will be crucial for the health care industry and health insurance . With major changes to the reform of health care and a push for services and products focused on consumers, patients and consumers have much to...

5 Benefits of a High Deductible Plan

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5 Benefits of a High Deductible Plan - Health Whether you are shopping for a new insurance plan, or you already have one and are looking ways to save money, it is important to take a look at the benefits of a high deductible health plan (HDHP). While a high deductible health...

Calling all freelancers who need health insurance

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Calling all freelancers who need health insurance - There are many advantages that come with self-employment, and many enjoy the freedom and creativity that comes from working outside the traditional office environment. However, the work also comes with complications, especially...

Defined contribution health and future of the coverage of the employer

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Defined contribution health and future of the coverage of the employer - As health insurance costs continue to increase to cover the employer, many companies are considering a new type of health benefits: defined contribution plans. Defined contribution plans allow employers...

The most expensive drugs in America

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The most expensive drugs in America - The drugs in this country are known to be more expensive than others. Although health insurance plans can help consumers struggling with drug costs, there are off-pocket costs that are passed on to consumers. People can pay thousands...

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