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Sep 15 2008

Looking for Free or Low-cost Health Insurance?

Published by Jennifer under Health Insurance

New Guide Shows You Where to Find It
 
(ARA) – It’s no secret that accessing health care is a challenge for the 47 million Americans who are uninsured. Lack of health insurance forces many Americans to choose the health care they receive based on what they can afford, not what they actually need. In fact, a [...]

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Feb 18 2007

The Great Debate – PPO vs. HMO

Published by Jennifer under Health Insurance

Both HMOs and PPOs have benefits and downfalls. This will be dependent on what you are looking for and what kind of coverage that best suits your needs. Many people swear by one or the other and have no desire for the opposing insurance. But they are very similar in many cases and the things [...]

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Feb 17 2007

Interpreting Health Insurance Hieroglyphics – Important Things to Know

Published by Jennifer under Health Insurance

Trying to figure out everything that is on your insurance policy can feel like trying to read a new language. Having an illness or non-work related injury is devastating enough, trying to figure out what is covered and what is not can be a whole other picnic. Especially when prices on health care have raised [...]

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Feb 17 2007

Five Tips to Trim your Medical Expenses and Save

Published by Jennifer under Health Insurance

With the rising cost of healthcare, medications, and insurance, it isn’t surprising that people are trying to figure out ways to avoid getting sick and choosing a better lifestyle to lower insurance costs. There is actually quite a bit one can do to help save same cash. It is just a matter of tweaking ones [...]

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Feb 17 2007

Eligibility Requirements Vary on Health Insurance for Dependents

Published by Jennifer under Health Insurance

To meet eligibility on requirements for health insurance, the main or primary applicant will have to be at least 183 days old or half a year, and under sixty four and a half years old. The applicant cannot at the time be insured by another health care coverage. The applicant will have to be a [...]

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Feb 17 2007

Don’t Diss Disability Insurance -Why You Need It Now More than Ever

Published by Jennifer under Health Insurance

Disability insurance is very important for many people and even for the people who don’t need it. One never knows what can happen, so to have this available is extremely important. A non-cancelable disability contract guarantees that your policy cannot be canceled or have the rates change as long as you continue to pay on [...]

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Feb 17 2007

Discount Plans vs. Health Insurance

Published by Jennifer under Health Insurance

A woman from Las Vegas thought she was buying health insurance. It looked and sounded like health insurance. The Las Vegas woman is not 65 yet, which means she can’t get Medicare. So, she went online looking for health insurance. She ended up finding something called Healthcare Advantage, and signed up after paying $100. Come [...]

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Feb 17 2007

Dipping into your State’s Health Insurance Pool – Requirements for Participation

Published by Jennifer under Health Insurance

State health insurance is a branch of health insurance that is for high-risk individuals with chronic and/or pre-existing conditions. Most common diseases to see on this type of insurance are HIV, AIDS, kidney disease, obesity, and diabetes. This high-risk pool is designed to act as a safety net to offer some form of insurance to [...]

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Feb 17 2007

Defining Point of Service (POS) Health Insurance

Published by Jennifer under Health Insurance

A POS or Point of Service plan is kind of like an HMO and PPO combined type health care plan. You have more flexibility than a regular HMO, but pay a smaller fee and deducible than a PPO. It is perfect for those people who need more flexibility but want to pay less. You will [...]

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Feb 17 2007

Cover Yourself – The Six Top Things to Look for in a Health Insurance Plan

Published by Jennifer under Health Insurance

When deciding on health insurance, one needs to be aware of his or her needs first and foremost. Many plans are similar but slight variations in coverage and expense. Most insurance companies offer similar deductibles and cover all the standard routine issues that arise in health. Some plans are more expensive and make the insured [...]

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