Tag: health insurance
Is my Birth Control Covered by my Health Insurance?
Learn more about mandated coverage and birth control.
Forced Health Insurance Purchase Unconstitutional
Federal judge rules against provision requiring health insurance purchase A federal judge in Richmond, Va., ruled Monday that Congress had no authority under the Constitution to require that nearly every American obtain health insurance by the year 2014 — a crucial part of the health care package promoted by President […]
Health Insurance Updates July
Florida health insurance: Attorney General Bill McCollum and Secretary Tom Arnold of the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration have submitted a formal request for a waiver from the federal government that, if granted, would launch a Florida pilot program for enhanced Medicaid fraud enforcement. Illinois health insurance: Last week […]
Arizona Health Insurance Legislative Update
The Arizona Legislature convened its regular session in January. With the state facing a deficit of more than $4 billion in fiscal years 2010 and 2011, the budget overshadowed all other issues again this year. Lawmakers faced difficult decisions, including the elimination of critical state programs, in their effort to […]
Health Insurance Reform May Update
While the underlying cost of health insurance services remains an under-reported issue, there are signs that this may be changing. The California legislature, for example, is beginning to turn its attention to rising hospital and provider costs, and not just the rising cost of premiums. Just in time, the U.S. […]
COBRA Health Insurance Subsidies Extended Again
The COBRA health insurance premium subsidy period was recently extended to May 31, 2010, thanks to the passing of the Continuing Extension Act of 2010. The COBRA subsidy is available for up to 15 months. This act also provides that an individual who previously had a reduction in hours but […]
How to Shop for Health Insurance
The first step in buying health insurance is learning all you can about the industry. Arm yourself with a little research and it could save you big dollars and reward you with the peace of mind you’ll get when you truly understand the plan you’re getting. When you become sick […]
Health Insurance Reform Immediate Actions
While the majority of health insurance reform provisions go into effect in 2014, there are a number of provisions that take effect in 2010. Here’s an overview of the provisions that become effective this year: Immediately at enactment Grandfathering – Plans and individuals that “renew” their coverage are exempt from […]
Health Insurance Freedom From Reform
Some state are already making laws to object to Obama Care and health care reform. 36 states in fact have proposed and are working on new laws to outlaw forcing their residents to be forced to buy health insurance. They would like to have an open market like the one […]
Health Insurance After a Divorce
After a divorce is a highly critical time to make many important decisions. One of them is your health insurance. Being that you and your ex-spouse no longer share certain things you may lose your health benefits due to the divorce. In addition, if your ex-spouse is moving to another […]
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