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
Vermont is working on initiating a single-payer health insurance system. It’s been in the news a lot lately, because if it does happen it will be the first of its … Continued
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
We’ve seen a lot in the news lately about health insurance reform, how universal insurance is the cure-all for all that ails the American system…but that’s wrong. Having health insurance … Continued
On Friday, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruled that legal immigrants had been unfairly stripped of health insurance benefits in 2007, and paved the way for advocacy groups to file … Continued
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
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
Well, to me, this is a no-brainer kind of response. Of course! The reason the question is even valid is because it is currently practically impossible to sue a health … Continued
Well, my friends, sorry to burst this bubble for you, but, no. Many people labor under this common misconception, most likely because that’s the way it often works with auto … Continued
We covered this topic from a different perspective last week, regarding student health insurance. The new health reforms will have an impact on how your university students will be dealt … Continued
Anyone who has ever had insurance has heard the jargon: “In network provider,” “preferred provider network,” yada yada yada. What exactly does that mean, and how does it benefit little … Continued
Choosing a doctor should be done the same way you choose anything really important, with the right combination of facts tempered by your gut. We societally hold doctors in such … Continued