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Growing number of clinics could affect health insurance costs in the US

March 15, 2016March 13, 2016 Logan B.

Health clinics are becoming more common in the US The number of retail health clinics in the United States is growing and this may be having an effect on the overall spending on medical services throughout the country. A new study published in Health Affairs suggests that the belief that low-cost clinics would lead to less health care spending may be inaccurate. These clinics are designed for those without health insurance coverage and those that are underinsured, existing as a way for these people to acquire the medical care that…

What parts of a digital tire gauge help you to maintain your car?

March 14, 2016March 13, 2016 Julie Campbell

Digital Tire Pressure Gauge ways to save money

If you’ve detected that your car seems a bit off as you’re driving, it may be a matter of wheel alignment. Wheel alignment, tire inflation and tread depth are all a very important part of the safe and efficient operation of your vehicle and many people don’t realize that a single digital tire pressure tool can give them everything they need to make sure they’re keeping up with the necessary adjustments. When your ride is off even slightly, you reduce the lifespan of your tires by a shocking amount, costing…

Government seeks information from insurers regarding terrorism insurance program

March 14, 2016March 13, 2016 S.Vagus

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Federal government is requesting that insurers submit data concerning the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program The U.S. federal government is requesting information from insurers participating in the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program. The insurance program was established in the wake of the 9/11 terrorist attacks in 2001 and was reauthorized in 2015 through 2020. The program is meant to serve as a financial backstop for insurers, allowing them to effectively mitigate the risks associated with acts of terrorism. While such acts are quite rare in the United States, insurers still face certain…

You’re still paying less for home and auto insurance if you live in Maine

March 11, 2016March 10, 2016 Julie Campbell

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The state has now held third place for affordable coverage in those categories, for the third year in a row. Residents of Maine have been enjoying some of the most affordable homeowners and auto insurance rates in the country for the last few years, and the latest data has shown that this has not yet changed. The National Association of Insurance Commissioners has ranked Maine in third place for affordability. NAIC ranked the state based on the low cost to purchase homeowners and auto insurance. It has held third place…

20 million people have received health insurance through the Affordable Care Act

March 11, 2016March 10, 2016 S.Vagus

Health care reform has made insurance coverage more accessible An estimated 20 million people in the United States have managed to acquire health insurance coverage since the passage of the Affordable Care Act in 2010, according to a new report from the Department of Health and Human Services. Over the past few years, the health care reform law has been subject to harsh criticism, with opponents of the legislation threatening to repeal the law in favor of a different solution. The Obama Administration, however, notes that more people have access…