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Open Enrollment for Medicare Starts Early
From Insurance Planet, 3 month ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles
All Medicare eligible individuals need to be aware of the early open enrollment period this year. Starting Saturday, October 15th, recipients can choose their new plan if they choose to do so. What's more important is the end date of December 7th. This is the last day recipients can switch their plans. If they miss this deadline, individuals could end up losing the coverage they want, or they could lose all coverage. With so many choices in Medicare supplements and Medicare Advantage...
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More People Going Without Auto Insurance
From Insurance Planet, 4 month ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles
In today's economic environment, more and more people are choosing to go without auto insurance while they still take to the roads. Industry experts estimate that about 13.8% of all American drivers are uninsured and this causes a whole host of problems for all drivers and insurance companies. Auto insurance companies lose a significant amount of money every year due to uninsured drivers and these costs are passed on to insurance premiums that insured drivers will feel. Whether you have new...
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Uninsured With A Pre-Existing Condition'
From Insurance Planet, 4 month ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles
If you have a pre-existing condition, or know someone who has a pre-existing condition and have ever struggled to find quality health insurance it's important you read this article on the Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan (PCIP). The Affordable Care Act included this unique program to bridge the gap until 2014 when health insurance companies will no longer be allowed to deny an individual health insurance due to a pre-existing condition such as asthma, diabetes, or heart disease. Anyone...
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Health Insurance For Those With Pre-Existing Conditions
From Insurance Planet, 4 month ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles
For years, millions of Americans have struggled to obtain quality health insurance because of a pre-existing condition such as cancer, heart disease, and even asthma. Congress recognized this as an issue and has incorporated law into the Affordable Care Act that says health insurers cannot deny someone coverage because of a pre-existing condition. While this is a great policy, it does not take effect until 2014. The Government wanted these affected individuals to feel relief immediately so...
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Colorado Auto Theft Spikes
From Insurance Planet, 5 month ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles
Colorado is experience an increase in the amount of cars stolen throughout the state. This can cause Denver auto insurance and other state's rates to increase over time and residents do not want to see this happen. According to the article "Thieves Target Jeeps as Colorado Auto Thefts Spike" by Colorado 9News, insurance industry experts noticed a spike in auto thefts throughout the summer with Jeeps specifically on the top of the list.
The 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee is the most stolen SUV in...
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Charter Oak Health Plan Premiums Increasing
From Insurance Planet, 5 month ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles
Health care reform is having effects across the nation including Connecticut where the Charter Oak Health Plan is in trouble. Over 9500 people enrolled in the state run plan will see their premiums increase by around 45% according to the article "Subsidy Cuts Boost Charter Oak Health Plan Premiums" by Arielle Levin Becker on CTMirror.org. Rates could increase by upwards of 67% starting September 1st for some members since the state is cutting some subsidies that go towards this important...
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Individual Health Insurance Mandate: Is It the Right Thing'
From Insurance Planet, 5 month ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles
Health care reform continues to be debated throughout the nation. One of the more controversial topics is the individual health insurance mandate that is leaving many Americans feeling pressured and strapped. There are arguments on both sides of the fence, but the bottom line is that the mandate is most likely happening within the next year or so. There will be exceptions made for certain groups and individuals, but overall everyone will be required to have health insurance protection or...
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Medicare Safe From First Round Cuts
From Insurance Planet, 6 month ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles
Many Americans are concerned about how the major cuts Congress plans on implementing are going to affect their health insurance. Cuts are going to be made in many areas throughout the nation, but the article "Students, Seniors May Feel Impact of Debt Deal" by Sandra Block from USA Today says that Medicare health insurance and social security are safe from the first round of cuts being made.
This doesn't automatically mean cuts will never be made, just probably not right now. Seniors will...
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Employer-Based Health Insurance Threatened
From Insurance Planet, 6 month ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles
Employer-based health insurance has been a very common way for American's to carry quality health insurance benefits. Not only is it cheaper, but benefits and co-payments are often negotiated so ensure employees are getting a great deal. Health care reform has pros and cons as many would agree, but one concern experts have is what is going to happen to employer-based health insurance over time'The Obama administration estimates that over 14 million Americans could lose their health insurance...
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New York Auto Insurance Fraud
From Insurance Planet, 6 month ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles
New York auto insurance fraud has been a problem for many years and some legislators were hoping for a new law to help this problem. One reform type was left out according to the article "NY Lawmakers Fell Short on Auto Insurance Fraud" by Rafe Lieber on MPNNow.com. This reform involved passage of the "Fraud Tax Bill" which would have helped lessen the amount of high level fraud throughout the state of New York.The article points out that New Yorkers pay on average 53% more for auto insurance...
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