Idaho was set as one of many states opposing health care reform to protect their health insurance in Idaho. The article “Idaho Accepting Health Care Law Money, After All” by John Miller on BusinessWeek.com talks about the funds that are being taken and the waivers that will be signed. Basically, Idaho is prepared to accept [...]
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National Debt Debate Threatens Health Insurance for Some
The national debt debate has taken over the nation and the headlines and Democrats and Republicans try to reach an agreement on how best to attack America’s growing debt problem. Many people are concerned that the focus is misplaced and what we should really be worried about is the cuts that are being proposed. Specifically [...]
Teacher Health Insurance Lacking in Oklahoma
Oklahoma health insurance for teachers has always been a hot topic, but recently in Oklahoma City, a budget was approved to only fund teachers’ health insurance for 10 months out of the year, rather than a full 12. The Oklahoma Board of Education claims they have voted to fully fund teacher’s health insurance but the [...]
Health Insurance for Dental Care Lacking
More and more people each year are passing up their important annual dentist visit, and fear isn’t the only reason. Millions of people are struggling to afford a simple cleaning at the dentist during these tough economic times, and many health insurance companies do not offer dental coverage which needs to change. Oral health is [...]
Florida Health Insurance Companies Owe Big Time
Florida health insurance companies overstated how much money they spent on patient care and owe the state health officials a lot of money. Some experts are estimating they owe Florida about $3.1 million in refunds for the government’s health care plan for children. This information came out in a recent federal report and is quite [...]
Louisiana Health Insurance for the Poor
Louisiana health insurance is facing changes will health care reform approaching and many groups are trying to handle the health care delivery system for the poor throughout the state. Health insurance companies and other private companies submitted proposals to the state advising why they would be the best option to run the coordinated care networks [...]
New York Health Insurance Passed Legislation
The New York health insurance system has recently passed legislation that allows the creation of the New York Health Benefit Exchange. This keeps New York in line with the Affordable Care Act and allows them to potentially receive federal grants to help the exchanges grow. The Senate has not passed the legislation yet so it’s [...]
Health Insurance Plans NJ: Medicaid Overhaul
New Jersey health insurance is undergoing a Medicaid overhaul which may affect thousands of residents. According to the article “NY Health Officials Unveil Medicaid Overhaul” by Josh Lederman on Forbes.com, residents can expect to see some big changes to their Medicaid health plans. New Jersey health officials are working towards tightening the eligibility requirements for [...]
Affordablue Offering Unique Benefits to Residents
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas (BCBSKS) has a unique program for the residents of Kansas. It’s called Affordablue and it’s geared towards affordable options for residents who struggle to afford preventative hospital and surgical benefits. This plan can give you the help needed to pay for everyday and unexpected health care costs. Affordablue is [...]
Medicaid and Individual Health Insurance Texas Changes
According to the article “Senate Approves Healthcare Savings Bill” found on The Cherokeean website, Texas could save about half a billion dollars in healthcare spending over the next few years under a bill passed by the Senate last week. This could mean big changes for Medicaid and Individual health insurance Texas. The bill came out [...]
