It’s been about two years since President Obama signed the Affordable Care Act and got America’s health care reform underway. A lot has taken place, despite a good amount of opposition and resistance. At this point, 47 states are part of the new premium rate review system where insurance companies need to justify the rationale [...]
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Humana Promotes Healthy Living to Save Money
A growing trend among health insurance companies is rewarding customers for living healthy. With better health, insurers are hoping you will be less likely to file a claim and therefore be a more profitable customer overall. Humana has taken it a step further and is offering a full blown program focused on rewarding customers for [...]
Recognizing National Hospital and Health System Pharmacy Week
Health systems across the nation, including Geisinger Health Plans, are recognizing National Hospital and Health System Pharmacy Week which runs from October 17th through the 23rd. Pharmacy Week is dedicated to hard working pharmacists who play such an important role in patient care. Geisinger Health System specifically is taking an active role in this recognition. [...]
UnitedHealthcare Taking Action To Assist Hurricane Victims
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 [...]
Molina Healthcare Insurance on Diabetes
Molina Healthcare Insurance understands the importance of managing diabetes. With diabetes on the rise in America, it’s more important than ever to get a correct diagnosis and start managing it appropriately as soon as possible. Molina has a convenient article on their website that discusses some simple steps to take towards effectively getting your diabetes [...]
Alabama Health Insurance Rates Under Scrutiny
Alabama health insurance rates continue to be one of ten states that do not have authority or the resources to regulate health insurance rates effectively. Because of this, larger health insurance rate increases will be subject to federal review starting September 1st. The article “Health Insurance Premiums in Alabama to Come Under Federal Review” by [...]
Health Insurance for Dental Care Lacking
More and more people each year are passing up their important annual dentist visit, and fear isn’t the only reason. Millions of people are struggling to afford a simple cleaning at the dentist during these tough economic times, and many health insurance companies do not offer dental coverage which needs to change. Oral health is [...]
Florida Health Insurance Companies Owe Big Time
Florida health insurance companies overstated how much money they spent on patient care and owe the state health officials a lot of money. Some experts are estimating they owe Florida about $3.1 million in refunds for the government’s health care plan for children. This information came out in a recent federal report and is quite [...]
Louisiana Health Insurance for the Poor
Louisiana health insurance is facing changes will health care reform approaching and many groups are trying to handle the health care delivery system for the poor throughout the state. Health insurance companies and other private companies submitted proposals to the state advising why they would be the best option to run the coordinated care networks [...]
Health Insurance Brokers Could Benefit From New Legislation
A group of state insurance regulators with the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) voted earlier to endorse new legislation that would preserve health insurance broker sales commissions and benefit insurers, potentially at the expense of consumers. Some experts believe this legislation could cost consumers billions in higher health insurance costs and lost rebates offered [...]
