In many states, colleges and universities have student health centers providing information and shopping of student health insurance plans. Similar is the case with Louisiana. However, to buy an optimal student health insurance policy in Louisiana, consumers need to understand the basics of policies, coverage level, etc. In this article, we will understand student health insurance policies and how to buy an affordable student health insurance...more
The terms and clauses that run into thousands of pages, the jargons that are completely beyond your comprehension, the mind boggling calculations, hundreds of companies that are trying to woo you and at the end of it all, making an informed choice that suits not only your needs, but your finances as well buying a health insurance is never easy. But it sure is important and very soon it will be compulsory as well. Hence it is important that you...more
It seems like a win-win situation for small businesses: provide health insurance coverage to your employees (which keeps you compliant with the new healthcare reform legislation), and recieve tax credits. The federal government even funded an informational mailing about the credits to four million businesses earlier this year. Unfortunately, there are several pitfalls.Second to those who are unemployed, those who work for small companies are likely to be uninsured. That is because health care tends to cost smaller businesses more on a per-person basis. Unlike larger corporations, they are unable to take advantage of a volume discount or spread the risk among a larger number of individuals.Since healthcare reform is intended to increase access to affordable health insurance, it includes several provisions to encourage small businesses to offer health benefits. The most notable is a series of tax credits for small businesses. The credits cover up to 35 percent of the cost of health insurance premiums.While that sounds ideal, there is a catch: the full value of the credit only applies to employers with fewer than 25 employees and average annual wages of over$25,000. Although the...more
Meet The Staff of Dr. Thomas' OfficeOur friendly and helpful staff is ready to serve your every eye care need, from vision testing to helping you select glasses and frames, from explaining available options like glare or scratch-resistant coatings to helping you with insurance forms and procedures.Doug Small, OpticianDoug has worked in the eye care...more
Its all been said before, so it should come as no surprise. Frustrated doctors are choosing to opt out of the Medicare system.In fact, according to a 2008 Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) survey, Medicare recipients reported an increase in the difficulty of finding a new primary care physician. And the American College of Physicians...more
There are lots of totally different South Florida health insurance plans available. The services covered by them range just as wildly as the prices. To get the appropriate coverage and costs for you, you will need to know what plans are available and what they offer. Remember that saving money now could mean paying more money later.Any cut that you make in your insurance coverage will surely save you money each month. The problem is that it could end up costing you substantially more later on. That small cost you shaved off your monthly payment might cost you tens of thousands of dollars when you want medical attention.The biggest way that individuals reduce costs is by increasing co-payment costs. Co-payments are preset prices that you pay before the insurance coverage firm pays for the remainder of the medical bill. A higher co-payment means that you'll pay more out of pocket if care is sought. It may be helpful to have a higher co-payment in the event you or your family is healthy, however when you have chronic health issues or visit the doctor typically, lower co-payments will save you extra money.You will also have to choose between health maintenance organizations (HMOs),...more
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Most reputed companies provide toll free numbers or send representatives at your doorstep to answer your queries regarding the plans.What To Look For When Choosing A Health Insurance Provider By: Donny Gamble Jr About the Author ...more
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