More Californians have access to health insurance coverage than ever before

California Health Insurance

Survey shows that insurance coverage is becoming more accessible The number of Californians without health insurance coverage has dropped dramatically since the state’s insurance exchange began operating in October of last year. According to a survey released by the Kaiser Family Foundation, 60% of those that did not have insurance coverage before the exchange began accepting enrollees now have insurance coverage. Those that remain uninsured may be a problematic issue to deal with, however, when the exchange begins another open enrollment period in November of this year. 80% of those…

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Health insurance: the most and least expensive U.S. markets

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The cost associated with buying coverage varies widely across the country. Although the health care reform included the development and implementation of exchanges that were designed to allow consumers to be able to compare and purchase the right health insurance at the most affordable price, the varying cost of coverage across the country has remained as present as it ever was. Depending where the plans are being purchased, policyholders may find themselves paying more or less. There are many different factors that are considered when it comes to calculating health…

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Many Nebraskans are eligible for health insurance subsidies

Nebraska Health Insurance

Report shows that Nebraskans could be missing out on health insurance subsidies Residents of Nebraska have been slow to enroll in the state’s health insurance exchange due to technical difficulties and uncertainty concerning the options that are available to them. A new report from the Kaiser Family Foundation shows that approximately 239,000 people could find better coverage through the exchange, but only 500 people have enrolled into the exchange thus far. The report shows that many people are eligible for federal subsidies that could offset the cost of health insurance…

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Health Care Reform: The Real Issue

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Everywhere someone is talking about Health Care Reform… politicians, consumer groups, and the media.  Big insurance carriers have become a target and are disparaged repeatedly for continuing to raise premiums.   While everyone focuses on health insurance reform, no one looks at what causes these sky high increases:  the rising cost of health care.  According to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, by 2019 health care spending will near $4.4 trillion.  The California Health Care Foundation reported that health care spending is rising three times faster than inflation.  Additionally, Medicare spending is…

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Health insurance information unclear in Florida

Florida health insurance

Florida health insurance rates are hard to understand Florida residents may have to wait some time before they can get clear information concerning the rates of health insurance plans that will be sold through the state’s exchange system. The exchange is scheduled to begin open enrollment on October 1, but information concerning the costs that consumers will face through the exchange has been difficult to decipher. Analysts from the Kaiser Family Foundation states this week that the state has yet to provide information that can be clearly understood, which could…

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