Arizona health insurance co-op is finally finding some traction

Arizona Health Insurance

Insurance co-op reports skyrocketing enrollment numbers this year Arizona’s non-profit health insurance co-op has seen a major increase in enrollment following poor enrollment predictions in 2014. Last year, the co-op was audited by the Department of Health and Human Services, which found that enrollment numbers were abysmal, with the co-op only providing coverage for some 869 people. This is only 4% of the co-op’s enrollment target of 24,000, making it one of the worst performing health insurance co-ops in the country. Meritus is finding traction among consumers in Arizona Despite…

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Arizona sees gains in health insurance

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Arizona’s uninsured population falls to 17.5% The number of people without health insurance coverage has fallen in Arizona. According to information from the Obama Administration, the state’s uninsured population fell from 20.4% in 2013 to 17.5% at the end of 2014. Federal officials are claiming that this is a victory for the Affordable Care Act, which has sought to make health insurance coverage more accessible to consumers throughout the country. According to Barack Obama, the healthcare reform plan has now been “woven into the fabric of America.” Affordable Care Act…

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Flood insurance isn’t protecting most homeowners in Arizona

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The majority of property owners in the state do not have this coverage, but some are starting to change their minds. The majority of homeowners across Arizona have been learning an important lesson about flood insurance over the last few weeks as they discover that this protection is not included as a part of the standard home policy. After the recent downpours, it is still likely that most Arizonans won’t buy the coverage, but some will. Many homeowners are hopeful – and quite expect – that if something should happen,…

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Childhood vaccinations become more complicated due to insurance

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Some parents are starting to find it harder to find pediatricians who offer this medical service. Parents of children in some areas of Arizona are finding it increasingly challenging to be able to find a pediatrician who will give childhood vaccinations, due to the increased complications that are occurring as a result of insurance reimbursements. Pediatricians have started to quit offering the service because of reimbursement struggles with insurance. Childhood vaccinations are very important to a kid’s health and is vital to allowing a child to attend school. However, due…

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How to find the best options for auto insurance in Phoenix

Auto Insurance in Phoenix

Anyone who is looking for auto insurance in Phoenix will want to shop carefully. The wrong choice can be not only costly in terms of premiums but may not give the customer the right coverage. Full coverage or PL/PD? Policies fall into to two basic categories. Full coverage is the more robust package. It covers damage to the driver’s car in addition to the car of the other party. This kind is a requirement if the car is a fairly expensive or newer one as well as if the car…

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