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Health insurance navigators are available in North Carolina

December 26, 2014December 23, 2014 S.Vagus

Navigators can help consumers find coverage through the state’s health insurance exchange Those looking to purchase health insurance coverage from the North Carolina insurance exchange will be able to find additional help from navigators. These navigators are individuals trained in the various services that the exchange offers and can be instrumental in helping people find the coverage that is most appropriate for their situation. By law, navigators cannot work directly with insurance companies in order to avoid any conflict of interest. Instead, these people are associated with non-profit organizations. Navigators…

New health insurance plan coming to North Carolina

September 26, 2014September 23, 2014 S.Vagus

Releigh, Capital of North Carolina homeowners insurance rates

Carolinas HealthCare System set to introduce new insurance plan with the aid of Blue Cross Carolinas HealthCare System has announced that it is collaborating with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina in order to offer a new health insurance plan for individuals. The plan is called BlueLocal and will be available to consumers beginning on January 1, 2015. The insurance plan is specifically designed for those under the age of 65 that want to receive their medical care through Carolinas HealthCare System and its affiliated medical professionals. BlueLocal…

Health care reform regulations will send rebates to consumers in the Carolinas

July 28, 2014July 26, 2014 G. Turner

This year’s average refund will come to $92 per family as a result of the Affordable Care Act. The announcement has now been made that over $21 million in rebates from the health care reform will now be sent out to residents of the Carolinas, as insurance companies refund customers after having spent too many of their premium dollars on red tape and profits, as opposed to paying for actual claims, last year. This figure for the states was recently released by the U.S. Department of Health and Human services.…

Health insurance for autism in North Carolina not up to national average

May 10, 2013March 1, 2014 Julie Campbell

A new bill is being considered to help to address the inequality for coverage of this condition. Lawmakers in North Carolina are will be considering a bill that is designed to help to overcome the inequality that is being faced by people with autism when it comes to the health insurance coverage that they are receiving in the state. There are currently an estimated 60,000 people in North Carolina who have autism. These individuals and their families often face considerable expenses that are not covered by their health insurance due…

Health insurance options limited for thousands of North Carolina residents

February 16, 2013April 30, 2013

A new bill in the state would leave many without choices when shopping for their medical coverage. Thousands of residents of North Carolina within the lower income brackets are being denied health insurance and, as a result of a measure that passed the House this week, they now have very limited coverage options available to them. This bill was drafted by the Republicans in the state with the purpose of helping to control costs. It is currently estimated that there are approximately 1.5 million people in North Carolina who do…