04 Aug
Posted by David Cambridge as Insurance Tips
The Association for Independent Managers may have already sold 1,800 unauthorized policies in Florida that “could leave Floridians who buy the coverage without insurance when they need medical care,” The Miami Herald reports. “The Department of Financial Services has received complaints from about 100 consumers involving 49 agents selling health benefits provided by AIM” (Shah, 8/3).
The Associated Press/USA Today: “Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink said the insurance department is working with regulators to hold agents who sold the policies accountable. … Full Article…
29 Jul
Posted by Holly Cadman as Insurance News
President Barack Obama fulfilled his promise to reform the nation’s healthcare system and make health insurance affordable on March 23, 2010, when he signed the Patient Protection and Affordability Care Act of 2010 (PPACA) into law. Proponents of the law applauded the reform, based on the assumption that many formerly uninsured Americans would be given the opportunity to obtain health insurance coverage.
Obama predicted at the time, that the average family would save $2,500 in yearly premiums. This amount was later refuted by the Congressional Budget office, which predicted a yearly health insurance premium increase of $2,300.
The New York Times reported that beginning in 2016, individual health insurance premiums will have increased by 10-13 percent over what the estimated premiums would be without the reform.
Ever wonder what goes into a health insurance quote, and how prices are affected? The article “What Really Makes Health Insurance Premiums Go Up” by Julie Rovner on NPR.org gives some insight.
The article points out that rising health insurance quotes and premiums, specifically in the short term, is a continuing worry across the nation. Whether you are in the market for HMO or PPO health insurance, rates is a primary factor. Democratic lawmakers worry that increases in rates will lead Americans to believe the new law isn’t doing what it is supposed to, but that isn’t necessarily the case.
Many factors go into the cost of health insurance. Medical p
I’ve always had health insurance, but really haven’t been to the doctor since high school. Almost 10 yrs. Horrible I know. Now I’m working as an Independant Contractor and need to buy my own. I want to get something good and go to the doctor and get all my check-ups because I know it’s good to do. Should I start with something high for now and then drop it to a lower plan when I find out for sure that I’m healthy?
Canadian tuition fees are among the lowest in English-speaking countries. Because of that, Canada is a popular choice for international studies.
Finding the right health insurance can be a bit confusing for international students. The Atlas Travel Series is a great solution and a popular choice among international students in Canada.
The Atlas Travel Series is a great choice for health insurance for international students in Canada. The plan provides comprehensive coverage for doctor office visits, prescription drugs, hospitalizations, diagnostic testing, x-rays, laboratory work, emergency medical evacuation, repatriation, etc. This plan provides worldwide coverage excluding your home country.
After you purchase the plan, you can receive all of your insurance documents immediately via e-mail. Thi