Archive for the ‘underinsured’ Category
Posted on: February 14th, 2012 by SamTabes
Whether you celebrate Valentine’s Day or not, you should take the time to give the gift of love by ensuring your family has quality health insurance coverage. If you, or any family members are going uninsured right now, you should consider how financially catastrophic it can be if you become ill or injured and you [...]
Posted on: March 10th, 2011 by ymedina
The US Department of Health and Human Services will be making an announcement today to support state flexibility in the Affordable Care Act. They also plan on solidifying the goal of making sure all Americans have access to affordable health insurance options according to the article “HHS Officials to Make Affordable Care Act Announcement” found [...]
Posted on: October 24th, 2010 by ymedina
According to the article “DHH Makes Additional Medicaid Cuts” by Marsha Shuler on 2TheAdvocate.com, Louisiana’s health chief announced Friday that there will be $135 million in cuts to Louisiana’s Medicaid health insurance program for the poor. This is going to affect many with Louisiana health insurance through Medicaid. State Department of Health and Hospitals Secretary, Bruce [...]
Posted on: August 31st, 2010 by ymedina
Choosing personalized health insurance to fit your lifestyle should be a priority. There is no reason to pay for benefits that you will never use. Mega Health Insurance prides itself on personalizing health and supplemental insurance plans that can be tailored to meet the consumer’s specific needs. Many health insurance companies are steering in this [...]
Posted on: July 7th, 2010 by ymedina
Americans are having a hard time finding affordable individual health insurance and some are worried they’ll be forced to give up their current health insurance plan with the enactment of the Affordable Health Care Plan. According to the article “If You Like Your Health Insurance Plan, Keep It” by Matthew R. Corso on Tribunact.com, most [...]
Posted on: July 6th, 2010 by ymedina
With many Americans struggling to afford health insurance quotes, states are working hard to find solutions. According to the article “California Leaders Back Health Program for the Poor” found on HealthInsuranceNews.com, California lawmakers just voted to levy tax on health insurers to help the program designed to help poor children. The program is called Healthy [...]
Posted on: June 17th, 2010 by ymedina
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana is a great resource for the most up to date information on health care reform and how it will affect you. Louisiana health insurance is changing and understanding how the changes will impact you and your family is crucial during these times. Depending on your current situation the Patient [...]
Posted on: March 22nd, 2010 by ymedina
Congress has finally approved the historic legislation Sunday night, March 21st, which will extend health insurance coverage to millions of uninsured Americans. The bill will crack down on health insurance company abuses according to the article “House Sends Health Care Bill to Obama’s Desk” found on MSNBC.com. The vote was extremely close, 219 for, and [...]
Posted on: March 5th, 2010 by ymedina
Congress has announced a 21.2% cut in Medicare pay for physicians according to the article “Reduction in Medicare Pay Worries Physicians and Patients” by Amit Pathania on TopNews.com. This is a concern for many and will affect both Medicare patients and doctors. With less money allocated towards Medicare doctors, the doctors are forced to see [...]
Posted on: February 18th, 2010 by ymedina
Geisinger Health Plan has an extremely useful website which offers tools for their members to better their health. Their main goal is that their members have positive and comfortable encounters as they navigate the website and use the various services available. Some of the tools offered on the website include health librarians available to answer [...]