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America’s Health Insurance Plans Lobbies for More Flexibility
During Congress’ recess, America’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP) will lobby to receive greater flexibility in order to avoid certain provisions of the health care reform law and remain exempt from certain reforms including grandfathered plans. Read more.
Health Insurance Companies Gain Profit Yet Increase Rates
The nation’s top five for-profit health insurance companies combined made over $200 million in 2009. However, even after profiting, these companies increased their premiums with some reports of as much as 29 percent. Insurance companies attribute such hikes to increased … Continue reading
Insured and Uninsured Americans Visit ER
The National Center for Health Statistics released data showing that both insured and uninsured Americans use the emergency room. Data, from 2007, show that 20 percent of Americans went to the ER. Medicaid patients used the ER the most along … Continue reading
Add-On Insurance Not Worth the Money
An expert from the Consumer Federation of America says that insurance add-ons are usually unnecessary, expensive and others end up profiting from the add-on insurance. When considering insurance add-ons, it is best to look for alternatives or see if it … Continue reading
Ohio Department of Insurance Saved Ohioans $11.4 Million in 2009
The Ohio Department of Insurance saved Ohioans a total of $11.4 million last year from reviewing the total number of consumer complaints. There were a total of 5,453 complaints, with almost one-third of the complaints dealing with denial of insurance … Continue reading
Health Insurance Not Covering Education on Devices
Many insurance companies cover necessary devices but do not cover the education and resources to properly train the patient to use them. Read more.
Tougher Regulations on who is Included as “Family” in Health Plans
Starting in 2011, under the health care reform law, employers will have to provide coverage for dependents of employees until age 26. Eligibility audits find between 10 to 13 percent of current dependents ineligible. Therefore, they will start asking proof … Continue reading
More Choices on Health Insurance for College Students
College students will now have more options when it comes to health insurance. Many four year universities offer their own plans. In addition, students have to option of remaining on their parent’s plans or an individual policy. However, it remains … Continue reading
Census Shows Differences Among States in Number of Insured
New census data with statistics from 2007 show broad differences among states concerning the number of uninsured. However, the data does not include the impact of recession that began in December 2007. The data does reveal differences at the state … Continue reading
Small Businesses Saving Money by Self-Insuring
Small to medium size companies are now beginning to self-insure their employees in order to cut costs. While this has been a trend in larger companies, now the number of employers with less than 1,000 employees on health care has … Continue reading
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