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Health care reform has left many consumers questioning exactly how the individual health insurance mandate is going to work and more importantly how it’s going to affect them. Ezra Klein on WashtingtonPost.com gives some details in his article “How Does the Individual Mandate Work”.
This mandate for health insurance requires that all individuals who can afford health insurance purchase a minimal coverage policy. The policy shouldn’t cost more than 8% of their monthly income and the person would need to make more than the poverty line. People w
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‘Scorpion’ insurers might sting the motorists who are trying to save on car insurance by cutting their cover. According to a latest survey, one out of ten motorists cut on its car insurance cover to save money this year. Most of the car owners were willing to remove courtesy car or legal protection from their policy and even increase their excess amount to lower their premium prices. But in most of the cases, the insurance providers compile all these services in a package along with cover so they automatically get extras like courtesy car or legal protection. The car owners are left with no choice but to pay for all such expenses accordingly. The motorist can save money on their car insurance policy by shopping around and compare car insurance quotes to get a suitable deal. The
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The new superintendent of the Los Angeles school district, John Deasy, is calling for free health, dental, and eye care for any students in need. Considering this is the 2nd largest school district in the nation, it’s huge news and a big step for a student health insurance quote. According to the article “New LA Schools Leader John Deasy Calls for Student Healthcare” by Howard Blume on LaTimes.com, Deasy has no clear plan to pay for these benefits but he see this as a necessary benefit for students.
Deasy did say in an interview that he’s considering leveraging the district’s contracts with companies that offer health insurance to employees in addition to raising the profile of the issue to encourage philanthropic donations.
John Deasy takes charge of the LA Unified school district in mid-April and has a lot to take on as the new leader. There is a
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Thousands of Cook County residents on Medicaid or uninsured face the tough challenge of paying for expensive dental care in the Chicago area. According to the article “Need for Low-Cost Dental Care in Cook County Far Exceeds Services” by Monifa Thomas on SunTimes.com, The Bridge to Healthy Smiles campaign has pushed for access to quality dental care in Illinois but there still is only one dental clinic in Cook County for every 15,700 children who are using public aid. This is a huge challenge for those who struggle to afford health insurance.
An audit was recently completed to access the reality of the health care for dental services and it proves to be a huge problem. The
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According to the article “Priority Health Offers New Individual, Family Plans” by Melissa Burden on The Detroit News, the state of Michigan will be seeing some new health insurance options. Priority health insurance has launched new individual health insurance policies as well and family plans for Michigan residents.
Finding health insurance at great rates can be challenging but it’s been made a little easier with 4 MyPriority products available for adults 18 through 30 who have no dependents. It also includes a preferred provider organization for single people, couples as well as families. There’
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