I have always amazed at how little we know about our bodies. I mean, we have been living inside these things all these years, yet every week there are new studies that change the way we think about our bodies.This week is no exception. I found some fascinating new research on eating, exercise, happiness and even talking to yourself. Read on for all the juicy details.How often do you sit down to a family dinner? According to researchers from...more
The best idea is to take out the insurance as soon as possible, in fact the earlier the better. Although when you are younger you may not want to think about the future in many different ways, but suffering a critical illness will certainly not be one of them. Not everyone will suffer a critical illness, but the thoughts of what would happen if you were to suffer are unthinkable. An illness can occur at any age and therefore we need to be...more
We all have been duped into believing that health insurance is something that was designed to help people in an emergency, when in fact it has taken on a whole different definition and is no longer the benefit it used to be. It used to be part of the perks that employers offered valued employees as a way of showing they are appreciated. In time employers would benefit from this because it encouraged employees to take care of themselves.However, as time has passed by, the good parts of the insurance puzzle has been replaced with more sinister intents, as a new picture is emerging that is pointing the finger at the employer as the bad part of the equation and insisting that employers are giving their employees an unfair shake, when in fact the health insurance is where the real problems are coming from. Since the 1980's the escalation has been on the increase.The 1980's saw health care become big business and before that, health care was about the individual and their health and well being. If anything, post 1980 health insurance helped people out of their money resulting in less people receiving help while the premiums are not going down.The reasons for the health insurance...more
In Arizona, House Bill 2625 has been passed to allow employers to deny health insurance coverage for birth control. The bill has to pass in the Senate and be signed into law by Gov. Jan Brewer before the economic impact of higher costs for men and women to prevent pregnancies when they are not financially able to care for more children.According to...more
Not all critical illnesses may be covered with different particular policies. It is true that there are some grey areas where a critical illness may be contracted and if caught in time and treated effectively could leave the policy holder unable to place a claim, even if they contracted one of the underlining critical illnesses as stated in their...more
Allow us cut straight to the chase, everyone requires health insurance! It is vital to have a health plan as it can protect you from unexpected expenses and emergencies which could come up at any given time. It can prevent you from using up all of your savings that you have huge plans for. Having a health plan will definitely help out at these kinds of times. There are times when one might would like to undergo emergency medical treatment caused by unexpected circumstances. In these times, you will understand the importance of having health insurance. A lot of people think that it makes sense to purchase health coverage only when they are hospitalized, but this can be certainly not a smart idea. Health coverage is an investment that should be made in case of an unexpected occurrence. Life is full with uncertainties; it is wise to purchase a health plan at a young age so that you are adequately covered. Purchasing an insurance policy to provide coverage for your health may be a clever investment.There are many people who have health coverage, that is offered by the company that they're employed for. It is important to know whether the insurance will be adequate for you or for your...more
Uninsured Americans need health care options. 4-1-1 HealthNews offers alternatives such as savings accounts health, medical discount cards for savings, and medical tourism.In today's economy, it is fortunate minority who have both a job and medical...more
Getting the Right Health Insurance Plan Few things are as confusing as having to decipher all the acronyms you will have to deal with on the first week of your new job. Deciding on your health benefits and understanding the various health...more
Whether or not you choose to trust it or not, over 50 million people in developed countries such as United States and the UK doesn't have health insurance! You can pick up your jaw off the ground now. People who do not have a health plan are losing...more
State regulators are getting money to fight unreasonable Tennessee health insurance premium hikes. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced an Affordable Care Act grant in the amount of $3,979,002 to help the state in this...more
As one approaches retirement, it is increasingly important to have some sort of protection from major medical bills. Did you know that while you are still employed, you may be eligible for a Health Reimbursement Arrangement?Health Reimbursement...more
When one hears mention of HIPAA, they generally journey back in their mind to their last visit to a physician's office or hospital. Along with all the rest of the necessary paperwork, the HIPAA form becomes just one more thing to sign and date,...more