Beginning January 1st, our region’s largest health insurer will no longer cover many of the most fragile and underprivileged elderly citizens in our area. Independence Blue Cross said they simply can’t afford these programs anymore due to cutbacks in Medicare’s federal funding. Letters were mailed out to Keystone 65 Complete members last week, but IBC [...]
Negotiations of a new health care bill continue with the main argument focused on the government’s role in medical matters, but one positive piece of the bill is being overlooked: better consumer protection. Experts say the proposed bills before Congress include significant consumer protections that would put an end to discriminatory practices- like denial of [...]
What are your options if you lose your job and your health insurance? COBRA is not your only option- there are plenty of other plans that are less costly. To find a plan that fits your needs and budget, first decide what kind of coverage you need, ask about pre-existing conditions, and make sure to shop around [...]
We all know healthcare reform is a big issue right now…but where do things stand? It can be confusing, but this helps break it down. http://money.cnn.com/2009/06/19/news/economy/health_care_reform/index.htm?postversion=2009062016
When you’re trying to figure out what to cut out of your budget, don’t chose health insurance even if you are the picture of health. Many are opting out of health insurance after losing a job, but it’s really a recipe for disaster and there are plenty of other low cost options that are well [...]
