Tag Archives: health insurance
Health Premiums Up to $12,680
Premiums for employer-sponsored health insurance rose to $12,680 annually for family coverage this year – with employees on average paying $3,354 out of their paychecks to cover their share of the cost – and the scope of that coverage has … Continue reading
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Overview of the Presidential Candidates on Health Care
Issue McCain Obama Overall Vision Reducing medical costs & providing private insurance choices that are diverse & responsive to individual needs Universal coverage through a mix of private & public insurance Employer-Based System Individuals could … Continue reading
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Joe the Plumber – portrait of a small business owner
Joe the Plumber has been etched, even if temporarily, into the minds of millions of Americans who watched last night’s Presidential Debate. Little did he know that his encounter/exchange with Barack Obama would thrust him into the limelight. I’m sure … Continue reading
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McCain’s vs. Obama’s Health Care Plan
John McCain’s plan 1) Would provide refundable tax credit of $2,500 to individuals ($5,000 per family) for health insurance premiums; employer-provided benefits would be treated as income 2) Would allow individuals to purchase health insurance nationwide, across state lines 3) … Continue reading
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6 ways to determine the best health insurance plan for you
It may be easy to pick a health plan based on price alone, but considering your coverage needs is just as important. Do you need just the basics? First-dollar coverage? Optional benefits that can be added to the base plan … Continue reading
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Health care as economic woe
They likely loved their spouse-to-be as good a reason as any to get married but according to a Kaiser Family Foundation poll, 7 percent of adults said that they or someone in their household decided to get married so one … Continue reading
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Health Savings Account primer – got 5 minutes?
Everyone seems to be talking about HSA’s. “HSA’s are the way to go.” “Want to save money on your health insurance? Get an HSA!” But what exactly is an HSA? United Healthcare attempts to answer the question with this video … Continue reading
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Humana redesigns employer invoice
Attention employers with Humana medical/dental group plans. This Fall you’ll receive a redesigned monthly premium statement which according to Humana, “will make it easier to find the information clients need” New features will include: Premium Invoice Summary Group Summary Employee Detail … Continue reading
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Are employers over-insuring employees?
Are employers over-insuring their employees? The surprising answer may be “Yes.” by Robert Hooper Michael McCallister, President and CEO of Humana Insurance made a startling comment that nearly knocked my off my chair. He was speaking on the benefits of … Continue reading
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AMA rates health insurance companies
The American Medical Association has released its first report card, rating health insurers in an effort to cut the costs of processing claims. Insurers in the past have rated doctors based on performance. The AMA on Monday released its National … Continue reading
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