2013 New Year’s Resolution – Meet My Insurance Policy…
Now Christmas has past and now we are left with a little less money, a little more weight and maybe some hints of gift unwrapping frenzy. The New Year is quickly approaching and now we can be thinking about possible New Year’s resolutions. Maybe you have one already in mind. Some of the more common resolutions include diet, exercise and better money management. Your insurance policy can play an important role for each of these. Financially Benefit... [Read More...]
Aiken County South Carolina Recognized For Lower Than Average Insurance Fraud
The Augusta Chronicle recently announced a low average of insurance fraud cases in Aiken County, South Carolina. Of the $14.5 million in suspected fraud cases, South Carolina, $66,000 was accounted for suspected fraud in Aiken County. There were a total of 13 cases out of 600 that originated out of South Carolina. It was also reported that of the $14.5 million, auto insurance related fraud made of $11.9 million. Fraud is one risk taken into consideration... [Read More...]
South Carolina Health Insurance Break For State Employees
The Senate approved a measure that would give an incentive to those who live a healthier lifestyle. Back in 2009, Sen. Greg Ryberg proposed increasing the premium $25 a month with the extra charge which was tied to the body mass index. With the belief that this would be too hard to administer, the bill died. With the new incentive state workers with a healthy lifestyle can now get a reduced health insurance premium. Greg Ryberg, R-Aiken says,... [Read More...]
Group of Volunteers Help Uninsured Cancer Patients In Arizona
Desert Cancer Foundation Arizona The Desert Cancer Foundation of Arizona recently received contact from a recent patient who said, “You saved my life.” The Arizona Republic reports that due to the efforts of the Desert Cancer Foundation, 1,000 people with no health insurance have been screened with prostate exams and mammograms. DCF raises funds through grants, fundraisers and donations. This Foundation has no paid staff and no office so overhead... [Read More...]
Vermont Comes In First As The Nation’s Healthiest State
According to the America’s Health Rankings, Vermont keeps its position in being the healthiest state within the U.S. Factors to determine this are based on child poverty, obesity, disease, hospitalizations, number of smokers and availability of heath insurance. Northeastern states have done very in ranking on a higher tier for good health with Massachusetts coming in 2nd, 3rd place went to New Hampshire and there was a tie for 4th healthiest... [Read More...]
West Virginia Officials Begin Working On Health Insurance Exchange Program
Officials of West Virginia are researching how to set up the new health insurance exchange program. Still with some time to work on this, the deadline of the exchange program is set for July 1st 2014. Jeremiah Samples, West Virginia’s project manager for the Insurance Commissioner states that the goal of the exchange is to be sure that the maximum number of people can afford the insurance. In an exchange, health insurance companies must follow... [Read More...]
Blue Cross & Blue Shield Grant For Wisconsin’s Uninsured Expectant Mothers
Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield announces $150,868 grant which will be used to help low income mothers and the expecting uninsured to obtain prenatal care. This will help new expectant mothers avoid early complications. This grant will help the Woman’s Outpatient Center at St. Joseph help provide high-quality prenatal care to an estimated 250 expectant mothers. Without this grant the health of these expectant mothers and babies would... [Read More...]
Affordable Health Insurance For Wyoming’s Uninsured
Wyoming was one state that opted for the Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan. This plan was authorized last spring through the federal health care reform. A plan that was signed by Obama last spring has only attracted about 17 participants. This is an opportunity for those with chronic disease to get help since most plans offered to those with existing conditions come with very high priced premiums. This plan is there for both U.S citizens and... [Read More...]
Reduce The Risk Of Sun Exposure
Sun Exposure Map I remember as a kid it was normal to play outside hours on end – riding bikes, playing with the neighbors; it was all about playing outside without the fear of sun exposure. The truth is today’s sun exposure can put us at higher risk of age spots, early wrinkling, cellular damage, actinic keratoses and skin cancer. The most serious type of skin cancer is melanoma. Anytime you go outdoors for an excessive amount of time... [Read More...]
Texas Department of Insurance Gets Involved
Texas Health Insurance News Some new changes within the Texas Department of Insurance will help customers deal with what used to be uncontested insurance rate increases. In previous years your insurance rates could have spiked 50% without any interference from the Department of insurance. Now these kind of rate increases must be justified under the new federal health care overhaul. So basically under this federal law, insurance providers will be... [Read More...]
