People who purchased private health insurance in 2011 may be owed rebates later this year, according to a new report from the Kaiser Family Foundation.
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Can Losing Weight Lower My Life Insurance Payments?
Losing weight has become the new national pastime. Every day we are bombarded with advertisements about the new ways we can lose weight quickly and painlessly. Companies have emerged that sell pre-packaged foods in an effort to take the work out of dieting, and health clubs and gyms are doing a booming business.
The sudden interest in weight loss has spawned a billion-dollar-a-year industry that has caught the attention of millions of Americans.
Most of us want to lose some weight to look better, feel better, and lower our blood pressure and cholesterol.
May 07, 2012
State Health Insurance Resources
State Health Insurance Programs and Resources
State health insurance resources are also available to help individuals having a difficult time locating affordable health care in their area.
State Health Insurance Programs and Resources
Alabama
- Alabama Health Care Services Alabama Public Health Departments Guide to Health Care Services.
- ALLKids Alabama State resources for uninsured children.
Alaska
- Alaska State Health Care Services Information on programs available to Alaska residents, including specialty clinics, cancer screening, Denali KidCare and infant screening and testing programs.
Arizona
- Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System AHCCCS offered to individuals who do not qualify for Medicaid in Arizona.
- Arizona Public Health Services – Community and Family Health Services (CFHS) offers public health assistance to communities and families throughout Arizona.
- Directory of Arizona Health Resources – This directory offers a full list of health and human services available in the state.
Arkansas
- Arkansas Department of Health – Information regarding health care services provided by the state of Arkansas.
California
- California Health Care Services – California Health Services Directory of Health Care Services and Programs, including Medi-Cal, Californias Medicaid program.
- California Healthy Families Program A low-cost insurance that provides health, dental and vision coverage to children and teens who do not have insurance and dont qualify for Medi-Cal.
- California Major Risk Health Insurance Program The California Major Risk Medical Insurance Program (MRMIP) offers health insurance for Californians who are unable to obtain coverage on the open market.
Colorado
- Colorado Medical Assistance Program The Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing provides information as a resource for the citizens of Colorado.
- Colorado Department of Public Health – Colorado residents can acquire information related to health and the environment.
Connecticut
- Connecticut Health Services – This site offers a directory of health services available in Connecticut.
- Husky: Health care for Uninsured Kids and Youth –Subsidized health insurance program to help Connecticut families obtain and afford coverage for children.
- Local Health Care Resources in Connecticut – State government website that offers information on your local health care department.
Delaware
- The Delaware Healthy Children Program – Low-cost health insurance program for Delawares uninsured.
- Delaware Health and Social Services Information on all programs available from Delaware Health and Social Services.
District of Columbia
- DC Healthy Families – DC Healthy Families is a part of the Medicaid program. It provides free health ins
Apr 16, 2012
3 Things You Didn’t Know About Life Insurance
Life insurance coverage is quite straightforward with term life insurance policies, yet becomes exceedingly complex with some of the variable universal life insurance products.
Putting complexities aside, providing financial protection for your family ranks as the most basic and number one reason to get life insurance. Life insurance policies do offer quite a bit more than just a lump sum of money though, and the following details a few things that may surprise you about life insurance coverage and its flexibility.
The Right Amount of Coverage
Every family has different life insurance needs, depending on their unique circumstances.
Apr 10, 2012
White House Denies Health Insurance Premium Hikes in 9 States
Health insurancepremium increases have been deemed unreasonable in nine states by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Secretary Kathleen Sebelius. The departments ability to review insurance hikes is new authority granted by the Affordable Care Act.
Health Insurance Increases as High as 24 Percent
Two insurance companies facing criticism for excessive health insurance increases include John Alden Life Insurance Company and Time Insurance Company.
Nine states are to be affected by the premium increases Arizona, Idaho, Louisiana, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming.
Mar 25, 2012
How Health Conditions Affect Your Term Life Insurance Policy
While life insurance is available for people of all ages, sexes, and health levels, it is a fact that the younger and healthier you are, the cheaper your term life insurance policy will be. Unfortunately, as you age and perhaps your health deteriorates, your premiums can increase drastically. Here are some ways that your health conditions may affect your term life insurance policy.
Age
Obviously, the likelihood of death is much lower for people of a young age, who are still in the prime of their life.
Mar 18, 2012
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