A new health insurance scam has evolved out of the new health care bill that was recently signed. Opportunistic scammers have been going door-to-door, posed as Government officials in some cases, trying to scare people into purchasing phony health insurance plans. These cases have become common enough that the U.S. Health and Human Services Department [...]
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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 [...]
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 [...]
Saving Money With Limited Benefit Health Plans
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 [...]
New Jersey Health Insurance Pilot Program
The five largest New Jersey health insurance companies and five physician groups have launched a pilot program to reduce administrative costs by allowing hospitals and physicians to communicate directly with health plans and address administrative tasks through a web portal. The pilot is sponsored by AHIP and the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. If the [...]
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida’s Health Programs
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida has an outstanding health program with many different facets. Their research shows that health outcomes drastically improve when people take an active part in their health. This is especially important when it comes to major illnesses. BCBSFL offers a series of programs designed to help members handle their health [...]
BCBSAL Offers Individual Health and Dental Coverage for Children
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama now offers health and dental coverage for children and young adults from birth to age 24. According to their website, your child may be eligible if he or she is a resident of Alabama, is not eligible for Medicare, and they meet certain health underwriting guidelines. This is a [...]
BCBSFL Medicare Information Seminars
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. [...]
BCBS Medicare Supplements Satisfying Policyholders
Nine out of ten seniors are satisfied with their medicare supplement insurance according to Blue Cross Blue Shield’s (BCBS) website. Most Medigap policyholders feel they are getting good value for their money based upon a survey recently released by BCBS and America’s Health Insurance Plans. The survey, which was conducted by American ViewPoint, INC, shows [...]
Blue Cross Blue Shield Fighting Childhood Obesity
According to the BCBSA website, BCBSA has started a new Pediatric Obesity and Diabetes Prevention Pilot Program in Texas, New Mexico, Mississippi, North Carolina and Kansas. Through this program Blue Cross Blue Shield plans on reducing the epidemic of childhood obesity and stop further cases of young people getting Type 2 Diabetes. The plan consists [...]
