Health Insurance

Can You Cope Without Health Insurance?

posted: 199 DAYS 5 HOURS AGO

filed under: Debt, Beat Debt, Cut Costs, Health Insurance, Insurance, Recession

Losing your job often brings with it the far more daunting problem of losing your group health insurance. But even for those who still work, insurance is becoming a dicey issue as more employers bow out of providing increasingly expensive coverage. To learn useful tips on avoiding gaps in coverage, accessing community health-care resources, negotiating medical bills, and more, read on.

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10 Things Hospital CEOs Won't Tell You

posted: 200 DAYS 3 HOURS AGO

What do you want to know most about the people in charge of your health care system? They might not want to tell you, so you need to turn to this SmartMoney.com guide to find the answers you need.

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Employee Health Plans Dropping Fast

posted: 234 DAYS 2 HOURS AGO

Nine of the 10 insurance company employees who won the lottery speak with reporters on Wednesday.

Another casualty of the bad economy is employer-provided health insurance. A new study says that almost 20% of businesses are planning on dropping coverage in the next few years. Here's what you need to know...

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Obama Signs Kids' Health Insurance Bill

posted: 275 DAYS 1 HOUR AGO

filed under: Political News, The Obama Presidency, Health Insurance, Insurance

Barack Obama signs the State Children's Health Insurance Program bill.

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In his second major legislative victory since assuming office, President Barack Obama signs a bill to provide federally funded health care to an estimated 4 million children. Obama calls the law a "down payment" on his promise to give health benefits to all Americans.
Also See: Obama Caps Executive Pay |
Senate Votes to Up Homebuyers Aid

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Best Route to Cheaper Health Insurance

posted: 324 DAYS 4 HOURS AGO

filed under: Health Insurance

As health rates rise, many face reduced standards of care, bigger bills, or taking out personal loans. But you aren't powerless to avoid this fate, there are steps that you can take. See the Top 5 ways to help yourself here.

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States That Just Make You Sick

posted: 464 DAYS 8 HOURS AGO

filed under: Health Insurance

Is it possible some states are just bad for you? Where unhealthy lifestyles abound, health problems from infant mortality to obesity are more severe, draining state coffers and lowering the quality of life. See the 15 states that rank as the unhealthiest in the nation.
Also: The 15 Healthiest States

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Retirees May Lose Health Coverage

posted: 456 DAYS 6 HOURS AGO

filed under: Health Insurance, Insurance, Retirement

Last month, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) handed down a ruling that will allow employers to treat younger and older retirees differently. What does this mean to the retirees? Well, some workers retire from their jobs with promises of ongoing healthcare benefits. This ruling allows employers to cut off those benefits (even if they were promised) for the older retirees who are eligible for Medicare.

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America's Most-Obese Cities

posted: 466 DAYS 3 HOURS AGO

filed under: Health Insurance

While obesity rates are leveling off, almost one-third of Americans are still affected. Where can the fat be found? These five cities top the list, and the scales.

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