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Health insurance didn’t cover all of the Colorado shooting victims expenses

July 30, 2012July 29, 2012 Julie Campbell

Hospitals and others have come together to pay for the medical costs Many of the Colorado movie theatre shooting victims do not have health insurance or are not adequately insured to cover all of the medical expenses that accumulated as a result of this tragedy. The hospitals have stepped up and are lifting the financial burden from these patients. The Children’s Hospital of Colorado has announced that their charity care program and donations will be used for covering the medical costs of the victims who are not covered by health…

The answers to frequently asked questions about health insurance rate increases

January 22, 2012August 3, 2012 Julie Campbell

Many consumers are facing increases to the insurance premiums that they pay for health coverage every month, and as a result of this, several questions are arising. In response, the industry is working to make information more readily available to help to answer these questions. Some of the more common question include the following: • Does the health care reform overhaul prevent health insurance companies from making their typical annual rate increases? The answer is “no”. However, the health care reforms do force insurance companies to take certain steps to…

What can you do to reduce your health insurance premiums

January 21, 2012August 3, 2012 Nordstrom

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The continued struggle of the economy has forced the country to try to keep healthcare spending down, and has forced many Americans to put off medical care due to financial constraints, but there are some things that can be done to minimize the amount that they spend on health insurance without sacrificing their coverage altogether. Being an informed customer can be a very important step to making sure that you are getting the most coverage at the lowest possible price, and to ensure that you are protected for everything that…

High-risk health insurance pool in Colorado asks federal government for almost $15 million more in funding

January 17, 2012January 17, 2012 Julie Campbell

After experiencing claims that have now totaled twice the average for the country, the struggling high-risk health insurance pool in Colorado has now asked the federal government for additional funding of almost $15 million more than originally anticipated. Colorado has already received $90 from a total pool of $5 billion in federal money for assistance in carrying out an element of the country’s healthcare reform which involved insuring high-risk uninsurable individuals. The funds were meant to hold out until the insurance regulations are fully in place in 2014, at which…

Tips to save your money when purchasing health insurance coverage

January 8, 2012January 8, 2012 Nordstrom

With the start of the new year, many people have made resolutions to save more money, and in that effort, it is not uncommon to look over health insurance coverage to make sure that what has already been purchased or what will be purchased in the near future will include the best possible savings but with the coverage that makes the most sense to each individual. Use the following tips to help achieve this goal: • Do your homework and compare all of the different health plans available to you…