This is the time of year when people are applying for HSA eligible health plans with the most advantageous effective dates of January 1. One of the things that is important to understand when applying for an HSA, is what medical expenses are considered to be qualified medical expenses and thus will go against your [...]
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What Kind of Health Insurance Do the Duggars Have?
The Duggar family of Arkansas announced this week that they are expecting their twentieth child. This comes with a swarm of controversy since their 19th child was born very prematurely and both lives were at risk. With this said, doctors are saying Michelle Duggar is healthy at 45 years of age and will likely have [...]
Georgia Health Insurance: Health Care Through Employer
Georgia health insurance consumers have had a good percent of their workers carry health insurance through their employer but there is a new trend shifting this. Many employers are not offering plans to their employees and some employees who are getting it offered to them are turning it down in hopes they can find a [...]
South Carolina Health Insurance Waits on Funds
South Carolina is leaving hundreds of thousands of funds from the government untouched for the time being and many patient advocates are frustrated by this. According to the article “SC Declines to Use Federal Health Funds” by Renee Dudley on HeraldOnline.com, $441,000 is not being used which was to assist South Carolina residents learn about [...]
BCBSOK on the Importance of Immunizations
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma (BCBSOK) has some very useful information on the importance of immunizations on their website. If you carry health insurance Oklahoma, there is a good chance all of the pertinent immunizations are covered, so it’s important to ensure you understand why they are important and know which vaccines you may [...]
Louisiana Health Insurance Facing Changes
Louisiana is one of only two states that currently operate its own health insurance plan according to the article “Tough Questions About Privatizing State’s Health Insurance” by Jim Shannon on WAFB.com. This is causing some concern over the Louisiana budget and debate is stirring over whether or not this is the most responsible option for [...]
Lower Health Insurance Rates With Coffee
Health insurance rates are skyrocketing for many and people are scrambling to find something they can afford. Something people don’t always consider is the preventative measures they can take to not only improve their health but lower their health insurance costs over time. Health care reform is making it possible for everyone to be approved [...]
Dental Health Insurance
When young people get out on their own they often scramble to find a student health insurance quote but often leave dental health insurance out of the equation. Having proper dental coverage and taking care of your mouth is crucial to your overall health, and young people can start early to prevent severe dental problems [...]
Geisinger Health Plan Hospital Restrictions
Upon the heels of the H1N1 virus outbreak, Geisinger Health Plan hospitals will continue to have visitation restrictions. Geisinger Medical Center and Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center will keep enforcing the visitor restrictions to help prevent the spread of H1N1 and other dangerous viruses. Dr. Lisa Esolen, Medical Director for Infection Control at Geisinger Health [...]
State Farm Health Insurance Shows Support for Veterans
To recognize Veterans Day, State Farm Insurance is helping to say thank you to military members and their families according to the article found on reuters.com through PRNewswire sourced from State Farm. State Farm, which offers State Farm health insurance, auto, and property insurance, will be donating $1 for every “thank you” sent on the [...]
