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Buying Michigan Health Insurance Steps

How much you will have to pay for a Michigan health insurance policy depends largely on the  laws and regulations in the state. Michigan allows for underwriting, which makes carriers able to decline or approve an application. When switching plans you should consult a Michigan health insurance broker to see […]

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Kansas Health Insurance Bans Companies

American Trade Association, Smart Data Solutions, Real Benefits Association, Serve America Assurance have all been served with a cease and desist order from Kansas health insurance commissioner Sandy Praeger. This order has been issued because of deceptive advertising and the sales of unauthorized Kansas health insurance. The companies are based […]

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Michigan Health Insurance MI Child

The Michigan health insurance program for children, MI Child is teaming up with the YMCA to create awareness. Over 150,000 children are without individual health insurance coverage. Most families are unaware of MI Child and the state feels it must increase awareness of the program. The Michigan health insurance is […]

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Michigan Health Insurance Doctor Shortage

Michigan health insurance has a statewide shortage of primary care doctors, particularly in Detroit and Michigan. To make matters worse, almost fifty percent say they will retire in 10 years or less.  The government has stepped in and is now reimbursing medical school loans for doctors willing to take positions […]

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Michigan Health Insurance Budget Taxing Doctors?

Governor Jennifer Granholm wants to enforce a doctor tax to help balance the budget in Michigan. This idea was introduced and defeated before in the legislature. During that session, the idea was to help fund the Michigan health insurance Medicaid program. Health care is already expensive and a tax on […]

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Blue Cross Blue Shield Michigan Reducing Hospitalizations

1 in 5 patients face hospital re-admissions in Michigan health insurance. The University of Michigan and Blue Cross Blue Shield Michigan are taking actions to reduce this high ratio. This statewide Michigan health insurance objective is called Project Boost. The focus is to improve hospital discharge requirements. This will prevent […]

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Blue Cross Blue Shield Michigan Discounts

Blue Cross Blue Shield Michigan is offering a savings program that will offer discounts on healthy goods and services, from fitness clubs to grocery stores.  The Blue Cross Blue Shield Michigan card will allow markdowns on products that promote and support healthier lifestyles. These deep discounts are available to all […]

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Michigan Health Insurance State Workers Pay Cuts

Michigan health insurance : Senate Republicans, at the behest of Senator Majority Leader Mike Bishop, last week took on public employee pay and benefits as the centerpiece of their own efforts to restructure the cost of government. They are calling on government workers to take a 5 percent pay cut […]

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Blue Cross Blue Shield Michigan Funding Programs to Fight Childhood Obesity

Childhood obesity in America as a major public health issue. Blue Cross Blue Shield Michigan is offering funding for elementary school programs that focus on reducing childhood obesity and will partner with schools across the state to get kids moving and eating healthier. Proposed programs include four elements; health assessments, […]

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Michigan Health Insurance Free Prescription Card

Allegan County, Michigan residents can now get a free prescription card that could save them up to 75 percent on prescriptions. The program is called Michigan Rx Card and works in association with an already existing Michigan health insurance plan. The Michigan health insurance Rx Card is accepted at more […]