The Health Care Reform Debate
As the only nation in the world without universal health care, the United States is working to come up with a solution to keep its citizens healthier. Many Americans go … Continued
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CT Legislature Shows Logic: Approves HIV Program Overhaul
Wow, when was the last time you heard about the government doing something right–and sensible–for a change? Hold onto your hats, friends. It has happened. Well, almost. Like every U.S. … Continued
Fairness and Corporate Greed at Odds in Health Insurance Debate
Anthem Blue Cross, one of the largest insurers in California, has recently rolled out the largest round of premium hikes in state history. On average, its PPO customers who have … Continued
House Voted to End State Health Exchange Funding
A new Republican measure put forth in the U.S. House of Representatives could potentially save billions of taxpayer dollars, but it will most likely not see the light of day … Continued
VT Wants Insurers to Cover Midwife-Assisted Home Births
The costs associated with ongoing maternal prenatal care and the delivery of a baby keep growing every year. For many women their hospital stay to deliver their child is one … Continued
Recession? No, I said Rescission. It’s Just as Scary.
As if pre-existing conditions causing insurers to reject applicants for coverage weren’t enough, the companies have another ace up their sleeve. It’s called rescission, and it’s the evil cousin of … Continued
S.C. Gov. Approving Insurance Breaks for Healthy Choices
The State government of South Carolina gave tentative approval to an idea which could result in breaks on insurance premiums for obese public employees who get in shape. This is … Continued
Health Insurance and Divorce
Going through a divorce can be a scary, stressful situation with many rapid lifestyle changes. However, even in the midst of the turmoil it is important to think about the … Continued
Does Taking Certain Drugs Cause Health Insurance Increases?
This is a bit of a tricky one. No, insurance companies don’t arbitrarily increase health insurance premiums when you’re prescribed certain drugs…but your rates will usually go up if you’re … Continued
Expatriate Health Insurance
Insurance is important for everyone to have, especially expatriates who are living or working in a foreign country. Expatriates can purchase many different types of insurance just like citizens still … Continued
GOP Pushing for Healthcare Lobby Communications with Obama
In a battle that has raged for over a year, Republicans continue to wage war against the health care reform laws. For what may be the most controversial legislation that … Continued
MO Attorney Gen Agrees With PPACA Challenge, Sort Of
The Attorney General of the state of Missouri, Chris Koster, filed a brief which supports a suit challenging the federal health insurance reform act, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care … Continued