Archive for the ‘Health Insurance Quotes’ Category

Health Insurance Marketplace Checklist

Posted on: May 8th, 2013 by JPAL No Comments

The Federal and State health insurance marketplaces that will begin enrolling individuals & families in health insurance plans beginning October of this year promise to provide more options than ever before.  However, it will likely not be an easy process if you are not prepared. There are a handful of things you should research or [...]

Gratitude May Be Great Medicine

Posted on: November 26th, 2011 by ymedina No Comments

HealthInsuranceSort.com is hoping everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving season and is here to point out the importance of gratitude on our health.  John Tierney writes about this in his article on NYTimes.com “A Serving of Gratitude May Save the Day”.  According to the article, an attitude of gratitude has been linked to better overall health, [...]

Smoking Driving Up Health Insurance Costs

Posted on: November 17th, 2011 by ymedina No Comments

The American Cancer Society marks the 36th Great American Smokeout today by encouraging smokers to make a plan to quit smoking.  This gives many smokers the motivation to start their path towards a healthier life.  Not only will quitting decrease their cancer risk, but it can end up saving them money on life and health [...]

Fit2Fat2Fit Challenge From Drew Manning

Posted on: November 15th, 2011 by ymedina No Comments

You may have heard about the personal trainer Drew Manning and his Fit2Fat2Fit Challenge.  This is an incredibly interesting story about a trainer who wants to connect with his clients on a deeper level and has put his health at risk to prove he is committed to helping America get healthier.  He’s been on Good [...]

Health Insurance Quotes Rising With Health Care Costs

Posted on: August 19th, 2011 by ymedina No Comments

Millions of Americans rely on employer-based health insurance coverage, but this is at risk with rising health care costs.  In addition to this upset, rising health care costs would eventually cause health insurance quotes to increase across the board making individual health insurance more expensive for those seeking it outside of their employer.  It’s a [...]

Individual Health Insurance Mandate Debated

Posted on: August 12th, 2011 by ymedina No Comments

As most of us know by now, Obama’s health care reform plan involves a health insurance mandate where most Americans will be required by law to carry individual health insurance otherwise they will be subjected to a fine.  This is a huge change from the way health care and health insurance has been handled in [...]

New York Health Insurance Passed Legislation

Posted on: June 30th, 2011 by ymedina No Comments

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 [...]

Oklahoma Health Insurance Receives New Center

Posted on: June 25th, 2011 by ymedina No Comments

Oklahoma health insurance companies are finding out that Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma (BCBSOK) has opened up its new sales center employing 48 people.  They plan on employing around 100 people over the next three years according to the insurer. This is good news for Oklahoma since BCBSOK believes the center will have an [...]

Medicare Advantage to Receive Ratings

Posted on: April 20th, 2011 by ymedina No Comments

Congress is hoping that a new ratings system applied to the various Medicare Advantage programs will encourage better quality throughout the Medicare system.  According to the article “New Ratings for Medicare Advantage Plans May Boost Quality in Utah, Nation” by Patty Henetz found on The Salt Lake Tribune website, strong ratings will earn rewards for health [...]

Massachusetts Health Insurance Quotes Rising

Posted on: April 7th, 2011 by ymedina No Comments

Massachusetts health insurance quotes are still higher than Gov. Deval Patrick desires.  According to the article “Mass Gov Renews Push for Lower Health Care Costs” by Bob Salsberg on Business Week, Patrick is very frustrated that his efforts to lower health care costs in the state are moving so slow through legislature. Patrick’s bill on health [...]