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Why Do You Need Health Insurance Even When Under 30?

April 6, 2019 Guest Author

When young and healthy, most people think that health insurance is not necessary. Many even say that it is just too expensive to warrant offered benefits. This is definitely not the case. Getting health insurance is one of the best things you can do, no matter what your age is. There are various things that can be said about health insurance so let us focus on those facts that are highly important. Health Insurance Is Affordable Many say that health insurance is not affordable. This is not actually the case.…

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

February 20, 2014February 17, 2014 H. Cutner

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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…

Get health insurance quotes to avail a cheap policy!

March 18, 2013March 15, 2014 Guest Author

Healthy lifestyle helps but so does a cheap policy Life has gotten so fast-paced that we seldom have the luxury of time to include exercise. A few health enthusiasts, although, always manage time for exercise, thus keep a fine shape. Lack of exercise makes us more vulnerable to some common illness like high blood pressure, blood sugar, arthritis etc. And then, attack of serious illness can’t be predicted in advance. The best course of action for us is to adopt some proactive measures so that we get a feel of…

Georgia health insurance options may get a little broader

May 27, 2011 Marc

The recession of 2008 took a toll on the nation’s economy. Many businesses were forced to make cuts to the benefits they offered employees in an attempt to offset the economic downturn. Despite reports that the recession ended sometime in early 2010, many are still struggling to recover. Several businesses have not yet returned to the point where they are able to offer employees health care benefits. In Georgia, workers that do not receive coverage from their employees may have new options. State legislators are toiling over a new bill…

Oregon health insurance rates on the rise

May 4, 2011May 3, 2011 S.Vagus

Health insurance providers in Oregon have been seeking approval for rate increases for nearly a year. Some may be getting their wish, but will not be able to raise rates as much as they had originally planned. The Oregon Insurance Division of the Department of Consumer and Business Services has granted approval for half of the rate proposals they have been reviewing over the past year. While many companies will not see the increases they had hoped for, consumers stand to save more money on their policies. The Division approved…

New Jersey: Government run health plan looking to close their doors

April 20, 2011 H. Cutner

In New Jersey, hundreds of cities and school districts have saved a fortune by taking part in the state’s relatively unknown benefits program. For the past three years, an increasing number of people are dropping the insurance policies they bought from big name companies in favor of the state’s program. Some legislators are looking to change that by proposing a new bill that could severely inhibit the program. Stephen M. Sweeney, the State Senate president, is proposing legislation that would prohibit the state run insurance program from accepting new members.…

New health insurance survey reveals an alarming rate of uninsured Americans

March 17, 2011March 16, 2011 H. Cutner

A new health insurance survey shows that more than 9 million adults lost their health insurance coverage due to job loss in 2010. The Commonwealth Fund 2010 Biennial Health Insurance Survey, which was released Wednesday, estimates that 57% of people in the country become uninsured because of the recession. It paints a grim picture for millions of families reporting who have been stricken by job loss. The ailing economy had made it difficult to find work, particularly employment that offers benefits. Despite a recovering economic climate, families are still at…