I was racially profiled by Senator Boxer's letter to me on SCHIP

Senator Boxer's office must believe in racial profiling based on an e-mail she sent me thanking me for my support of the expanded SCHIP legislation ... do not qualify for Medicaid but who cannot afford private health insurance. It also provides new coverage ... of the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP), I wanted to share some good news [more...]

Date: 2009-02-09 19:55:35

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George: the stealth GOP gubernatorial candidate

While many have been focused on GOP gubernatorial hopefuls like Michigan Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land and state Attorney General Mike Cox, ... for the mentally ill and laws reducing taxes on businesses providing health insurance benefits, allowing insurance companies to give discounts for healthy behavior, requiring the collection of DNA [more...]

Date: 2009-02-23 12:59:02

Health Insurance In CharlotteYour Security Blanket

by David Benfer There are many Charlotte health insurance companies and programs available to you. The name most recognized in North Carolina as a health insurance provider is Blue Cross Blue Shield, but there are several other companies who write individual and group health insurance plans [more...]

Date: 2009-03-07 09:17:04

What to Look for in a Health Insurance Plan

With all the insurance options available today, choosing a health insurance plan can be confusing ... generally cost more than Health Maintenance Organizations (HMO) or Preferred Provider Organizations (PPO).  HMO’s require you to visit doctors specifically associated with their organization.  PPO’ [more...]

Date: 2008-12-02 08:42:03

Open Thread: Where Do You Get Health Insurance?

One of the biggest challenges of freelancing is finding affordable health insurance that offers the coverage you desire ... . Most are very expensive. Some freelancers choose to go on an ‘emergency only’ health insurance ... choice is to open a Health Savings Account, or HSA, which would provide you with a way to save tax-free [more...]

Date: 2009-02-20 16:45:07

More Tax Credit vs. Exemption vs. Deduction vs. Exclusion Ignorance (John McCain Edition)

It is maddening. If you're not going to take the time to understand the basics of the standard 1040 ( ... of the wealth," and defended his $7,000 per child tax credit and $5,000 health insurance tax credit ... of employer-provided health insurance from the income base. However, this is just another example [more...]

Date: 2008-09-11 04:00:00

Shafer opposes Governor’s tax hike on healthcare

Via Insider Advantage: Sen. David Shafer, R-Duluth, one of two announced candidates for lieutenant governor in 2010, ... projected budgetary shortfalls in Medicaid.“This new tax would put a greater strain on private health insurance plans, businesses who provide health coverage to their employees and individuals who pay [more...]

Date: 2009-01-30 21:31:46

Let's Make AIG A Real Political Issue

This past week, ordinary Americans -- many having tapped out their own home equity lines of credit -- watched in dismay as the federal government ... since the company markets itself as a leader in supplemental health insurance for those diagnosed ... to do for us? I have two ideas. First, among its various insurance products, AIG provides health c [more...]

Date: 2008-09-20 00:08:33

Senate Ready To Pass Children’s Health Insurance Bill

After much political wrangling, the U.S. Senate appears ready to later today pass a bill that would provide health insurance to about 11 million ... in these cash-strapped times. But you can’t argue against providing affordable health care ... Quick Victory On Healthcare For Children?Any incoming president needs a few quick victories [more...]

Date: 2009-01-29 12:53:37

Tumulty: The Health-Care Crisis Hits Home

Karen Tumulty wrote this article for Time . Its thesis was suggested when her brother was diagnosed with kidney failure: ... future with Short Term Medical temporary insurance. It provides the peace of mind and health care ... from Pat's health-insurance company. For six years — since losing the last job he had that provided [more...]

Date: 2009-03-06 01:09:00

On Rationing in Health Care

Rush Limbaugh has gone wild talking about the scary monsters hidden inside the stimulus package, ... "unnecessary care." Right now in this country it's likely to be your insurance provider, perhaps your health care provider and ultimately your wallet. Note that for someone without any insurance [more...]

Date: 2009-02-11 18:49:00

Canadian Immigration And Health Insurance

My purpose is to discuss the important information that you’ll need to know if you are thinking about or planning on moving to Canada as a permanent ... permanent resident. In most provinces in Canada, you can begin receiving medical coverage as soon ... coverage options as well. Many employers provide additional health insurance benefits that cover [more...]

Date: 2009-02-20 14:38:08

More on the McCain Health Care Plan

I have posted a deliberately unsophisticated discussion at my other blog After the jump, I try to add something to Tom Bozzo's post below ( ... will just keep on keeping on providing health insurance to employees with the same limited range ... to do with health insurance or, at least, they will give employees the option of taking the benefit as cash [more...]

Date: 2008-09-18 04:06:39

Healthcare Costs Affect Businesses

Tobias-AIDS-test.jpg Over the last five years, health insurance premiums for employers increased almost five times faster than inflation, ... Family Foundation. When asked what changes they will make in health plans for the next year, 40 percent ... for businesses to provide health insurance coverage for employees. “It is becoming clear to many [more...]

Date: 2008-11-26 10:40:11

Where to Find Best Family Health Insurance

by Thomas Blass For those of you who may not be sure, ... providers. This not only makes an individual aware of the different health and medical insurance ... health insurance is really a way to get future coverage for costs when you need medical attention [more...]

Date: 2009-02-24 15:28:10

Do Discount Fees for Medical Service Programs Really Work?

Having a health insurance policy provides a great sense of security for many families. Most people with health insurance usually have it through their employer and the employee and the employer may share the responsibility on paying the premium. Even though health insurance coverage [more...]

Date: 2009-03-04 21:43:37

Obama Ad Takes Aim at McCain’s Health Care Plan

» read full story More News From GadgetsGoogle’s Android Has Also A Kill Switch Update: ... to reform the U.S. health care system. Medicare, a social insurance program administered by the United States government, provides health insurance coverage to the elderly, through... [more...]

Date: 2008-10-17 16:08:17

Student Medical Insurance: Things You Might Not Have Known

by Chimezirim Odimba When attending educational institutions in the United States it is ordered that a student has health insurance ... choose from. You may choose either a Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) or a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO). When it comes to group Health Insurance plans, HMO’s and PPO’s are the most cost [more...]

Date: 2009-02-26 08:54:36

Despite Economic Recession Families Continue to Homeschool

I want to be a homeschool parent, and my daughter does too, but unfortunately I am one of those working mothers (part time) who has to work in order to provide her family with health insurance. If there was another option (my son is considered “uninsurable” by private health insurance companies due to his congenital [more...]

Date: 2009-03-07 04:56:08

Michigan Health Insurance — What Everyone Should Know

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan is the only guarantee issue health insurance or medical insurance providers in Michigan. They provide a variety of plans which may or may not cover doctor visits [more...]

Date: 2009-02-22 06:59:51

What is a PPO

by Jeff Cline Health insurance called a PPO or Preferred Provider Organization is managed care insurance ... pay up to $5000 out of your own pocket before the insurance company paid 100% of expenses. A PPO ... Cline can assist. If you are looking for Nevada Health Insurance or any other State he can assist [more...]

Date: 2009-02-21 09:23:29

Hopefully Moving in the Right Direction

I was at a town hall last night making these same points (and explaining what HCAN is) ... that the Association of Health Insurance Providers aren't waiting around to see what happens on Capitol Hill.  They're ... don't need to be convinced to support a public health insurance plan in the reform.  They want [more...]

Date: 2009-03-05 18:25:26

Obtaining Speech Therapy for Young Children

When friends with young children ask how to get speech therapy for their child, I usually have to shrug in ignorance ... , or you can refer your own child. Private Insurance: Contact your health insurance company. Your doctor ... therapy provided is usually excellent and very inexpensive. There are often long waiting lists [more...]

Date: 2009-02-21 10:00:01

SCHIP Passes

The mean-spirited, obstructionist, party-before-country Republicans have a little hissy fit over covering LEGAL immigrants: The Senate overwhelmingly approved legislation yesterday to provide health insurance to 11 million ... and pregnant women who are legal immigrants.The State Children’s Health Insurance Program, which [more...]

Date: 2009-01-30 16:31:05

“Well, no violence is a good thing.” (or he who runs away lives to screw you another day!)

Yeah, I’m still here. The “Boy King” is a seriously demented young man whose favorite word, pronoun to be exact, is “ME”           “How could you write a memo to our Health Insurance provider and mention ... him I would write an e-mail to the girl at the health Insurance company I sent the memo too [more...]

Date: 2009-03-07 15:27:37

Center Right Nation, My Ass: Health Care Edition

Health care. We wants it . Seventy-two percent of those questioned in recent CNN/Opinion Research Corporation survey say they favor increasing ... costs and provide health care coverage to more Americans, with 27 percent opposing such a move. Other recent polls show six in 10 think the government should provide health insurance or take [more...]

Date: 2009-03-06 08:28:53

Private Medical Insurance - What’s It All About?

Private medical insurance is a very useful policy to take out, ... , remain non-profit-distributing bodies, though there are also many commercial insurance companies ... in 1938 to provide a health insurance scheme for middle income earners in London. The principal aim [more...]

Date: 2009-02-23 09:29:09

Lawsuit seeks to end health insurance discrimination

A few months ago, Courtney blogged about news that health-insurance providers are charging women more for the same coverage. (No, this isn't about pregnancy care -- that costs women extra.) Now, the city of San Francisco ... insurance. Says SF City Attorney Dennis Herrera, "A lot of times, women are priced out of private health [more...]

Date: 2009-01-28 18:13:52

Better Insurance Rates — Measures That Will Work

by Chimezirim Odimba Those who know how to comparison shop normally spot the best deals ... the cheapest rates. Here are several of them… You will reduce your health insurance rates by a huge ... trusted acquaintances what their experiences with their health insurance providers [more...]

Date: 2009-02-24 16:30:38

Michigan Health Insurance — What You Ought To Know

by Chimezirim Odimba Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan is the only guarantee issue health insurance or medical insurance providers in Michigan ... were honest. A one month open enrollment period has to be offered for all Michigan HMO’ [more...]

Date: 2009-02-22 07:32:51

Michigan Health Insurance — Things Everyone Should Know

by Chimezirim Odimba Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan is the only guarantee issue health insurance or medical insurance providers in Michigan ... truthfully. A one month open enrollment period has to be offered for all Michigan HMO’s to propose [more...]

Date: 2009-02-22 07:52:05

Michigan Health Insurance: Stuff You Need To Know

by Chimezirim Odimba The only guaranteed health insurance or medical insurance providers in Michigan are Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan ... HMO’s are required to offer their policies during a one month open enrollment period [more...]

Date: 2009-02-22 07:46:28

Michigan Health Insurance — Stuff Everyone Should Know

by Chimezirim Odimba The only guaranteed health insurance or medical insurance providers in Michigan are Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan ... . In spite of of any preexisting medical conditions, Michigan HMO’s must present their policies [more...]

Date: 2009-02-22 07:28:27

Michigan Health Insurance — Things You Ought To Know

by Chimezirim Odimba Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan is the only guarantee issue health insurance or medical insurance providers in Michigan ... truthfully. A one month open enrollment period has to be offered for all Michigan HMO’ [more...]

Date: 2009-02-22 07:37:40

Michigan Health Insurance — Stuff You Should Know

by Chimezirim Odimba Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan is the only guarantee issue health insurance or medical insurance providers in Michigan ... application were honest. In spite of of any preexisting medical conditions, Michigan HMO’s must present [more...]

Date: 2009-02-22 07:53:27

Without reform, Texas family health premiums will double by 2016, group says

Some eye-popping numbers, from a press conference this morning staged by the consumer and environmental group Texas Public Interest Research Group, or TexPIRG: Family health insurance premiums in Texas in 2006 (average, employer provided plans ... to get serious, right away, about making health insurance carriers report how much they spend [more...]

Date: 2009-01-28 16:41:17

U.K. tainted blood inquiry slams delays in ‘horrific human tragedy’

supplier used paid donations from prisoners and others at high risk of infection after alarms were raised about the practice ... the conclusion that commercial interests took precedence over public health concerns,” Archer said ... be treated equally. ” Surviving victims should be provided free health care, access to insurance and “ [more...]

Date: 2009-02-25 03:37:12

Many Insured U.S. Residents Forgo Care Because Of Cost, Witnesses Say At HELP Committee Hearing

Many U.S. residents with health insurance delay or forgo needed medical care because of cost, according to witnesses at a Senate Health, Education, ... or whose health plan includes deductibles greater than 5% of their income."Diane Rowland, executive ... can compromise the level of protection health insurance provides and lead to both reduced access [more...]

Date: 2009-02-28 04:01:00

Looking For Best Family Health Insurance Plans

These days it can be hard to find Best Family Health Insurance Plans, especially if you happen to be dealing with a health condition such as diabetes, ... affordable and guaranteed. Affiliated Worker’s Association insurance is available to everyone ... or other healthcare facility. Medical insurance is available in four different tiers, which provide [more...]

Date: 2009-01-29 21:39:05

Things I’d Like to Post About Today ….. (012009, Morning Round 2)

….. But I Don’t Have Time For: Surprise (not; HT Hot Air) — “Obama backed same-sex marriage in 1996 ... .  How to blow up the private health insurance system — “A new plan by New York Governor David Patterson would mandate employers buying health coverage from commercial insurers to provide dependent [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 12:01:17

Humana Maintains Forecast After Drug-Plan Increases (

Humana Inc., the second-biggest provider of U.S.-funded health insurance, ... billion because of higher enrollment in health plans, the Louisville, Kentucky-based company said ... U.S. health insurer, in Medicare-subsidized plans for the elderly. Humana covered 1.4 million [more...]

Date: 2009-02-02 16:48:55

Roundup: Obama Staff Gear Up to Resciend HHS Conscience Expansion; Where Is the "Common Ground"?

Obama Staff Already Reviewing HHS Conscience Clause Expansion The Bush administration will likely finalize an HHS regulation expanding provider ... the Children's Health Insurance Program. Women's health advocates are also pushing for a change ... policies harmful to women's health that Obama will address during his administration.  The Journal [more...]

Date: 2008-12-17 16:42:22

Blagojevich's lesbian sister-in-law pushes mandatory infertility coverage

Former IL Gov. Rod Blagojevich's openly lesbian sister-in-law Deborah Mell ( ... : Monday, March, 02nd 2009 INS CD - INFRTLTY COVERAGE Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Provides that no group policy of accident and health insurance providing coverage for more than 25 [more...]

Date: 2009-03-04 23:04:51

David P. Hamilton: Socialized Medicine Works for Me

Universal Health Care Now stencil art recycled vinyl LP clock by artbymags / Margaret CobleVA health care and Medicare are 'good medicine'In essence, ... of health care previously provided to me through private insurance speaks strongly to our need ... health care should be a human right, not a commodity. It should not be restricted to those [more...]

Date: 2009-02-25 19:43:00

Student Medical Insurance: Things You Should Know

by Chimezirim Odimba When attending educational institutions in the United States it is ordered that a student has health insurance ... . Educational Institutions have made available a wide array of plans. Either a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) or a Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) are the group Health Insurance plans [more...]

Date: 2009-02-27 19:17:37

Michigan Health Insurance — Things You Need To Know

by Chimezirim Odimba Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan is the only guarantee issue health insurance or medical insurance providers in Michigan ... . In spite of of any preexisting medical conditions, Michigan HMO’s must present their policies [more...]

Date: 2009-02-22 06:54:38

Michigan Health Insurance: Stuff Everyone Needs To Know

by Chimezirim Odimba The only guaranteed health insurance or medical insurance providers in Michigan are Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan ... your plan. In spite of of any preexisting medical conditions, Michigan HMO’s must present [more...]

Date: 2009-02-22 07:52:03

I Am So Popular: Oops! I Did It Again.

Editor’s note: The views expressed in I Am So Popular are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the outlook or beliefs of ... . Our reasons for getting gay married were very practical. For example, I have health insurance now through Warren’s provider. This costs me a decent chunk of change each month, but prior to being [more...]

Date: 2008-11-21 17:02:13

HealthierCompany.com - Improving Employees’ Health

In their own words “Healthier Company is a web-based service provided by Genseq Ltd., a personal genomics and health analytics company. Healthier Company provides health risk assessment services to corporations who wish to improve their employee productivity and reduce health insurance costs.” Why it might be a killer Employees [more...]

Date: 2008-12-19 14:55:00

CNN: 72% Want More Governmental Involvement With Health Care

Hot off the front page of the burnt orange... More proof we are a center-right nation from CNN : ... in an attempt to lower costs and provide health care coverage to more Americans, with 27 percent opposing such a move. Other recent polls show six in 10 think the government should provide health insurance [more...]

Date: 2009-03-06 01:18:23

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