Archive for the ‘florida health insurance’ Category

Saving Money With Limited Benefit Health Plans

Posted on: March 12th, 2010 by ymedina No Comments

As the economy struggles and health care costs rise, more and more employers are limiting or eliminating benefits through work according to the article “How Limited Benefit Plans Can Save You Money” by Chelan David found on sbonline.com.  Because of this the practice of offering small medical health plans is growing in popularity. Limited benefit [...]

Vista Health Plans Expands OB/GYN Network

Posted on: February 14th, 2010 by ymedina No Comments

According to their website, Vista Health Plans has expanded their obstetrical and gynecologic (OB/GYN) network.  This was done as part of their Women’s Health Program located in Miami Dade, Broward and Palm Beach Counties. Vista Health Plans has added 100 OB/GYN physicians and will provide members with access to one of the largest and quality [...]

Cheaper Alternative to COBRA

Posted on: February 8th, 2010 by JPAL No Comments

For many American families, COBRA coverage is still too expensive even with the current COBRA subsidy which is temporarily in place.  The COBRA subsidy program pays 65% of the monthly premiums for up to 15 months, but still can require a substantial monthly expense, as the average family of four still pays on average $389 [...]

BCBSFL Medicare Information Seminars

Posted on: January 27th, 2010 by ymedina No Comments

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida offers many seminars throughout the state to the public as well as members to get out valuable information on their Medicare and Medigap programs.  Through these often times free seminars and senior expos Medicare beneficiaries can ask any questions and get clarification on the often times complicated Medicare plan. [...]

Go Blue Health Insurance New Trend

Posted on: December 4th, 2009 by ymedina No Comments

According to the article “Retailers Take Shot At Health Insurance” by Grace Gagliano on Bradenton.com, retail health clinics are becoming a growing trend of supermarkets and drug stores.  Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida was the first health insurance company to offer health care cards in October.  They partnered with Winn-Dixie and in November they partnered [...]

Florida Health Insurance Guidance

Posted on: November 24th, 2009 by ymedina No Comments

Finding health insurance in Florida does not have to be a difficult challenge.  According to the article “Florida Health Insurance Buyers Guide” from TransWorldNews, there are certain Florida health insurance regulations that should be understood when shopping around. Florida health insurance, like most states, are permitted to deny an application for pre-existing conditions.  This can [...]

Go Blue Health Insurance Helping Florida Residents

Posted on: November 4th, 2009 by ymedina No Comments

Go Blue Florida has helped many Florida residents find affordable health insurance.  At blueadvocacy.org you can learn a bit more about the program.  This product, which was designed to provide affordable access to health care, makes health insurance simpler for people in Florida. Go Blue health insurance provides easier access to doctor visits, preventative dental [...]

Capital Health Plan Rated Top Medicare Plan In Florida

Posted on: November 3rd, 2009 by JPAL No Comments

According to US News and World Report, Capital Health Plan, an affiliate of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida, is the top rated Medicare Health Plan in Florida. Founded in 1982, Capital Health Plan serves the four county are surrounding Tallahassee.  They currently provide coverage to more than 110,000 members. More information about Florida health [...]

BlueMedicare Regional PPO

Posted on: October 23rd, 2009 by JPAL No Comments

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida (BCBSF) has introduced a new Medicare Advantage plan to its portfolio of health plans for seniors. BlueMedicare Regional PPO joins a senior health insurance portfolio which already included HMO, PPO, Fee-for-service, Medicare Part D, and traditional Medicare Supplement Plans. BlueMedicare Regional PPO is available across Florida for a $45 [...]

FamilyBlue – BCBSFL Discount Card

Posted on: September 29th, 2009 by JPAL No Comments

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida (BCBSFL) offers a Medical Discount Card called FamilyBlue that provides discounts on health care.  FamilyBlue is not health insurance, but it does provide discounts on heath care services which is negotiated with providers. As mentioned above, FamilyBlue is not health insurance, and should be viewed as a last resort [...]