On the Humana Health Insurance website there is some valuable information which provides people with information about insurance options for those who have lost their jobs. They recognize how stressful job loss can be and with it causes much confusion, especially when it comes to health insurance coverage. Some of the most common questions [...]
Archive for March, 2010
AARP Medicare Supplements and Plans Affected by Reform
It is unclear how plans such as Medicare Advantage and AARP Medicare Supplements will be affected by the passage of the new health care reform bill, but it does intend to improve Medicare overall. The article “How Will Health Care Reform Affect Medicare” by Heather May found on The Salt Lake Tribune’s website helps to [...]
Caregiver Resources From Secure Horizons
Caregiving is a very challenging but often times rewarding task whether you give care for your spouse, parent, friend, neighbor, or other family member. Secure Horizons by UnitedHealthcare has a great resource online for caregivers themselves. You can offer your loved ones a world of help by helping them sift through the often overwhelming options [...]
Health Insurance Monopolies in Arizona
Two reports have recently come out to confirm that health insurance companies have an increasing monopoly on most major US markets especially in Arizona according to the article “Arizona Among States With Health-Insurer Monopolies” by Ginger Rough on azcentral.com. There was a study that recently was released from the American Medical Association which found that [...]
Health Care Bill Timeline Information
It will still be a few years until the new health care bill will be in full effect, but there are some timelines that everyone should be aware of in the coming months. According to the article “When Does Health-Care Bill go into Effect” found on www.washingtonpost.com there will be an impact to Americans within [...]
Children’s Health Insurance Program Dropped by Arizona
According to the article “Arizona Drops Children’s Health Insurance Program, Medicine Coverage” by Thomas Kristoffersen on insurancerate.com, Arizona became the first state to get rid of their Children’s Health Insurance Program. The cutting of the program was a result of the strict budget set forth by Gov. Jan Brewer and it will take away coverage [...]
Health Care Reform Vote Making History
Congress has finally approved the historic legislation Sunday night, March 21st, which will extend health insurance coverage to millions of uninsured Americans. The bill will crack down on health insurance company abuses according to the article “House Sends Health Care Bill to Obama’s Desk” found on MSNBC.com. The vote was extremely close, 219 for, and [...]
Blue4U-Blue Cross Blue Shield Kansas City
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City (BCBSKC) has launched a new individual health insurance plan called Blue4U. The plan is designed for a “post health care reform” environment and includes a 100% online application. Health care reform is expected to add “exchanges” where health insurance shoppers can compare and purchase health plans online. The [...]
Oxford Health Plan on Men’s Health
Oxford Health Plan, owned by United Healthcare, has a great section on their website dedicated to men’s health. Men’s top health concerns are addressed with simple and straightforward information. The top concerns include heart, prostate, and brain health, diet, exercise, and stress management. The main focus of men’s health is heart health since heart disease [...]
Vista Health Plans Offering Grants to NonProfit Groups
Vista Health Plans accepts applications from nonprofit groups for VISTA Community Grants Program. According to their website, VISTA Community Grants Program supports charities whose programs contribute to improving health in the community in the following areas: Preventative health Health education Disease management Community health outreach Improving Health care services Controlling health care costs Getting more [...]
