Health Insurance Reform Marketing: Full Court Press With a public that remains skeptical of both the concept and execution of healthcare reform, the Obama administration believes that what is needed is a greater public relations effort. Strangely for a president whose campaign marketing was wildly successful and admired, he has largely dropped the ball in this respect. Simple--yet effective--slogans like "Yes we can" and "Change...more
Buying health insurance online is undoubtedly the most pragmatic and convenient option for an individual as it gives him/her the liberty to go through each policy feature carefully, compare policies of different as well as same health insurance provider and then accordingly select the one that best suits the requirements.The importance of medical insurance in India is increasing by the day as more and more people are realizing the benefits...more
With the difficulty for many people to pay for necessary health care, there are a number of different types of government-provided health insurance. Many people assume that this type of insurance requires individuals to be dirt poor to qualify, but this is not actually the case. Read on for a review of many of the options offered by both federal and state governments to help keep you and your family healthy.Perhaps the most well known governmental health insurance program is Medicaid. Offered to low income individuals, it is jointly funded by both the federal and state government, and managed by each individual state separately. One of the most important aspects for qualification is that an applicant be considered to be living at or below the current federal poverty level, which varies from year to year. Assets are also taken into consideration, and a person or family may be deemed ineligible if their assets exceed a certain amount.Medicaid is also available to some other citizens, including those that are pregnant and without insurance, the disabled, blind, and some children. Even if a child's parents are not eligible for Medicaid, he or she most likely will be eligible for...more
American health insurance sector has witnessed key changes since the beginning of this year. Read on to find out what these changes mean for common Americans. Get useful tips on choosing an insurance package that is the closest to your requirements and friendly to your budget as well.Health insurance sector in America has undergone major changes...more
In the unfortunate event of being diagnosed with a severe illness at any point during your life, critical illness insurance will pay out a lump sum. As with any type of insurance plan, it comes with varying rules and regulations that must be researched thoroughly. Having done this and purchased the insurance that is best suited to your needs, you...more
If you are running an organization in Chicago, Illinois then concerning the health of your employees becomes so vital for you. In this regard, you cant ignore the importance of widely appreciated group health insurance plans used as one of the cheapest and highly effective health care for your workers and employees as well. Employers pay maximum part of the premium so they are comparatively cheaper than other health benefit plans. When it comes to selecting the group plans, Chicago Group Health Insurance is considered to be as one of the best options and concerns which come with a plethora of advantages regarding such plans. Chicago Group Health Insurance allows the employers to buy one policy that will work for all eligible people in their business. It is not necessary that every time employees can enjoy proper health care with the basic health insurance plan. The designation given by the employer decides which type of insurance plan should be given to an employee at his workplace. There are a plenty of advantages attached with it. For instance, with a group plan, your health condition will not be the only basis on which you can deprive of availing the benefits of health benefit...more
When it comes to choosing between health insurance plans, the jargon and fine print can easily prove overwhelming. While you may feel the urge to play "eeny, meeny, miney, moe" and simply pick one at random, it is nevertheless extremely important to...more
Health insurance generally covers health risks and helps the policy holder with health care expenses like vaccines, X-rays, routine physical examinations and hospitalization. There are several private medical insurance companies that make coverage...more
Many of us have not even thought about taking out a form of personal insurance and why havent we? Our lives are very busy doing something else and always putting it off. If we were to develop a critical illness and become ill, die of a heart attack...more
When it comes to emergency care, in the past there were two options: the primary physician or the emergency room. If one's primary care doctor was unavailable, then it was common sense to go to the emergency room at the closest hospital. Recent...more
We all know the drill when we go to a new physician's office. Provide your health insurance card and ID card for them to copy, fill out contact and emergency information, complete a comprehensive medical history form, and sign the HIPAA form. This...more
Many doctors today ask a variety of questions regarding the health of your family as well as your own personal history. It is important that you can provide as much family medical history as possible to your family care provider. Keeping a diary of...more