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California Uninsured

Posted on: December 6th, 2011 by BlogAdmin No Comments

A recently released report by America’s Health Rankings which measured the % of the adult population in each state that does not maintain health insurance coverage (either private or public) indicated that California has one of the highest uninsured rates in the country with 19.4% lacking health insurance.   Ten years ago in 2001, California’s uninsured% [...]

UnitedHealthcare Insurance Introduces Superstore

Posted on: November 2nd, 2011 by ymedina No Comments

A real-life insurance superstore is opening in Flushing, Queens this week and it’s catching a lot of interest.  UnitedHealthcare is taking a unique approach to helping residents find a wide variety of insurance products including 15 types of state and federal social service programs.  According to the article “UnitedHealthcare Opens ‘Supestore’ in Flushing by Barbara [...]

Georgia Medicare Health Plan Ratings

Posted on: October 26th, 2011 by BlogAdmin No Comments

If you are over age 65, you are probably aware that Medicare health plan open enrollment time is upon us (October 15 – December 7).  Furthermore, If you are in the process of researching plans here is a resource that might save you time. Medicarehealthplan.org has repackaged the annual NCQA national ratings of Medicare health [...]

UnitedHealthcare Taking Action To Assist Hurricane Victims

Posted on: September 16th, 2011 by ymedina No Comments

Hurricane Irene had devastating effects for thousands of Americans and many people are rushing to help those in need.  One such group is UnitedHealthcare and their MAMSI groups which are working together to help those affected by Irene in addition to supporting the Red Cross and their efforts.  UnitedHealthcare prioritized helping these victims and immediately [...]

MAMSI Offers Exercising Tips

Posted on: June 13th, 2011 by ymedina No Comments

MAMSI from UnitedHealthcare has a convenient link to a variety of wellness programs through MyOptumHealth.  One particular program simplifies the daunting task of exercise. We all know exercise is good for us and the American Heart Association and the American College of Sports Medicine recommend that healthy adults under 65 should do moderately vigorous exercise, [...]

Top Kentucky Health Insurance Companies

Posted on: May 5th, 2011 by JPAL No Comments

On the heals of a recent report funded by A Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky, which found that over one quarter (26%) of Kentucky residents under the age of 65 do not maintain health insurance coverage.  The following list seems pretty relevant and useful to Kentucky residents. Below is a list of the Kentucky health [...]

Top Indiana Health Insurance Companies

Posted on: May 3rd, 2011 by JPAL No Comments

The top ten health insurance companies in Indiana, ranked by market share are listed below.  The market share is provided by the National Association of Insurance (NAIC).  These rankings do not in any way measure customer satisfaction, claims handling, or other quality measures. Largest Indiana Health Insurance Companies Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield United HealthCare [...]

MAMSI on Keeping the Weight Off

Posted on: April 29th, 2011 by ymedina No Comments

When you are ready to take charge of your health and lose the excess weight, know that losing the weight is only half of the battle.  Keeping it off is the other half.  A useful link found on the MAMSI website gives valuable information on how to maintain a healthy weight once you have worked [...]

Top Virginia Health Insurance Companies

Posted on: April 28th, 2011 by JPAL No Comments

The Top 10 health insurance companies in Virginia, measured by sheer market share, and reported by NAIC are listed below. These rankings do not necessarily indicate which companies provide the best service, the most competitive health insurance rates or rank well in other quality measures. Some of these health insurance companies may be companies you [...]

Over a Hundred Charged for Medicare Fraud

Posted on: February 24th, 2011 by ymedina No Comments

According to the AARP Medicare Supplements website article “More Than 100 Charged Nationwide With Medicare Fraud” obtained from the Los Angeles Times, 111 people in 9 cities across the US had criminal charges brought against them for Medicare fraud.  The charges were brought by the federal government’s Medicare Fraud Task Force, and officials are saying [...]