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Video: Affordable Care Act and Women
On Wednesday, August 1st a crucial part of the Affordable Care Act (what is called “Obamacare”), makes well-women visits and contraceptives available without co-payments. There are also other health insurance benefits for women. This video talks about some of them, and tells you where you can find more information.
Read moreIllinois Attempts to Curb Roadway Fatalities with Signs
Officials at the Illinois Department of Transportation announced earlier this month that they’re hoping to reduce the number of traffic-related fatalities in their state by using signs. Specifically, the state Transportation Secretary, Ann Schneider, has launched a digital message board campaign that will feature friendly reminders about traffic safety on electronic signs across the state. […]
Read moreMN Governer Continues Working Toward Health Exchange
While many of the (dare we say?) “red” states in the USA are actively working against the new requirements of the Affordable Care Act (aka “ObamaCare”), which the US Supreme Court decided last month WAS constitutional, after all, it’s refreshing to hear about a governor who is embracing the opportunity to improve health care for […]
Read moreSupreme Court Upholds Mandate
Okay, we know this is old news now, but we couldn’t think of anything more fitting for our monthly video than to share President Obama’s response to SCOTUS (the Supreme Court of the United States) ruling that the Affordable Healthcare Reform Act known colloquially as “Obamacare” is constitutional.
Read moreRateWatch: State Farm Asks for Higher Rates in Florida
State Farm Insurance, the third-largest property insurer in the state of Florida, has asked for an average statewide increase of 14.9% on insured homes there, as part of a plan to maintain a good fiscal status while restructuring the discounts and deductibles it currently offers. According to State Farm’s representatives, the rate request includes average […]
Read moreColumbus, MS, improves Fire Department Rating
Reduced insurance rates for home and business owners could be the result of a new rating for the Columbus, MS Fire Department, which was recently moved to a rating of “four,” an improvement over the rating of “five” it has held for the last thirty years. Columbus joins several other Mississippi cities which are also […]
Read moreHabitat for Humanity Aids Tornado Victims
Southern Indiana residents who lost their homes to tornadoes earlier this spring received some great news last Friday: they learned that Habitat for Humanity has made plans to build nine houses in Madison, IN, on 1.25 acres of former city property, which has recently been rezoned. The goal is to have families living in those […]
Read moreHurricane Tips from New Jersey Department of Insurance
Hurricane season on the Pacific Coast of the US technically began in May, and on the Atlantic Coast it began last week. While the bulk of hurricanes happen in the latter part of the season, when temperatures reach their highest points, they can happen any time during the warm summer months. The New Jersey Department […]
Read moreVideo: Swimming Pool Safety
With the arrival of warm weather comes the opening of pools, whether they’re in community parks or your own back yard. If you own a pool, you should take a moment to check your homeowners insurance policy, and be certain your liability coverage extends to pool accidents. You should also watch this video about keeping […]
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