Health Insurance Companies and the Government Becoming Friends?
During the debate and after the passage of health care reform, Washington has put blame on the health insurance industry and criticized it. Now there is a change of tune coming from policymakers in Washington. Last week Department of Health and Human Services secretary Kathleen Sebelius met with health insurance executives according to The New York Times. It was at this point that Sebelius said she would “look for opportunities to work with insurance companies,“ which won’t be that hard. ... Read more
June 5, 2010 No Comments
Picking the Right Amount of Car Insurance Coverage
Motorists have a lot to choose from and some decisions to make when looking to insure their vehicles, themselves and their assets and in some cases it can become a bit confusing. There are many options that are available and offered by insurance providers and while choosing which types of protection can be beneficial in the event of a loss, consumers must also take their budget into consideration; so the most important issue a motorist faces when purchasing an automobile policy is getting proper... Read more
June 3, 2010 No Comments
Health Insurance Regulators Miss Deadline for Setting Standard Medical Loss Ratios
In the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, state insurance regulators had until December to standardize medical loss ratios. But that deadline was changed to June 1 when Department of Health and Human Services secretary Kathleen Sebelius realized that health insurance companies could use more time to implement the changes than the December deadline would provide. However, that deadline has come and gone and insurance regulators feel they need more time to make decisions about medical lo... Read more
June 2, 2010 No Comments
Be Prepared to Show Proof of Auto Insurance
The majority of states require that motorists are financially responsible for expenses which may arise from the result of traffic accidents; while every states law differs, more and more are requiring that vehicle operators have the ability to prove that they have compensation in place following a collision. Although some states mandate that motorists have coverage to pay for personal injury (commonly referred to as No Fault states) and other states will require coverage for injuries caused to o... Read more
June 2, 2010 No Comments
Comparing Florida Auto Insurance Options
The cost of automobile coverage in the Sunshine State can become a bit expensive, especially in areas with dense populations such as Miami and many individuals may find it difficult to keep coverage in effect as a result of the cost or opt for the minimum car insurance requirements. Although the price of a premium can be considerably high, consumers should be aware that choosing to purchase the minimum required protection may come with the risk of incurring uncovered costs arising from a traffic... Read more
May 27, 2010 No Comments
Patients Gain Rights to Appeal Health Insurance Claims
This past week the White House has issued regulations to make it easier for consumers to appeal denials from health insurance claims. The new regulations will give consumers the right to appeal denials of claims to health insurance companies and then to external review boards. According to Kaiser Health News, 45 states already have rules and regulations pertaining to appealing health insurance claims to external reviews. Only five states do not guarantee consumers the right to external reviews... Read more
July 25, 2010 No Comments
Coverage Corner Answers: Why so Many Different Choices for Health Insurance?
If you’re shopping for health insurance, you’ll quickly find out that there are a lot of different health insurance options, many of them you can compare and apply for at GoHealthInsurance.com. So today, we’ll break down why there are so many different options and how you can narrow your choices. The biggest reasons there are so many different plans available are because every person has different health needs, require varying amounts of health care, and have varying budget constraints. ... Read more
June 7, 2010 No Comments
The Cost of Insurance for Automobiles
Motorists are required to carry an automobile policy in just about every state with few exceptions, but many have no idea what it can end up costing them for auto insurance. Dependent on many factors the price for coverage can range from being fairly cheap to extremely expensive and consumers should understand how to keep premiums as affordable as possible. After all, individuals usually become licensed around the age of sixteen and some continue to drive well into their golden years; over the c... Read more
June 7, 2010 No Comments
Slow-Motion Replay of Teen Hitting Deer in Oregon
Jarod’s parents bought him a brand new 2009 Toyota Matrix as a graduation present at Lithia Toyota of Medford, Oregon. He was selected by the dealership to receive a free Flip Mino HD camcorder to make a video of his new car experience. Five hours after leaving the dealership, Jarod (17) was driving with his two friends along a beautiful deserted stretch of roadway near Mount Shasta, California when, out of nowhere, a young white tailed deer sprang from the bushes and jumped in... Read more
June 7, 2010 8 Comments
Krauss Agency Fishkill, NY
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June 6, 2010 No Comments