Health Insurance
Friday FilmStrips: ECW Health Plan Ad
We didn’t think we’d find a super bowl-themed health insurance ad for this week’s Friday Filmstrip, but we sort of did, in this ad from ECW Health Plans. We think it’s hilarious. Enjoy.
Read moreArkansas House Votes Down Anti-Health Care Reform Bill
Last week in Arkansas, one legislative committee blocked an attempt to reject a key portion of the federal heath care reform law. The Arkansas House Public Health, Welfare and Labor Committee voted down a proposal that would ban any law requiring residents of that state to purchase health insurance. In a 12-7 vote against the […]
Read moreFriday Filmstrips: Open for Questions
This week’s video is long – very long. In fact it’s more than half an hour long. But we’re sharing it because we think it’s important. After Tuesday night’s State of the Union speech from President Obama, the White House asked YouTube users to submit questions about health care. This video is a response to […]
Read moreCalifornia Insurance Commissioner Asks Blue Shield to Delay Rate Increase
California Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones has asked Blue Shield of California to hold off on its next round of substantial premium increases that would affect tens of thousands of individual health insurance policyholders in the Golden State. Once that rate increase goes through, some of those customers could see health insurance rates increase up as […]
Read moreOklahoma: Expansion of Good Samaritan Act
The state of Oklahoma has enacted a new law protecting health care professionals who volunteer at school athletic events from being sued, but it’s author, State Representative Joe Dorman, wants more schools to take advantage of it, explainging that House Bill 1658 will protect medical volunteers under the Good Samaritan Act. In a statement to […]
Read moreCongressional Republicans: Repealing Healthcare First on the Agenda
The new Congressional term has not even begun and already, Reuters is reporting that the Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives are planning to pass a bill repealing President Obama’s health care reforms, though it is expected that the bill will ultimately fail in the Senate. When the new Congress convenes tomorrow with Republicans […]
Read moreFriday Filmstrips: Flight for Life
Whether it’s MedStar in Washington, or a local provider in your own community, giving a membership to a flight-for-life service can save serious cash in the event of a medical emergency. Learn more by watching this video:
Read moreFriday Filmstrips: The Importance of Eye Exams
While most employer provided health insurance coverage provides some kind of vision care provision, it usually comes in the form of discounted services, and not full coverage. Nevertheless, regular eye exams are important, even if you don’t wear glasses or contact lenses. In honor of my cousin, who runs a mobile eye care company, today’s […]
Read moreNet Premiums up for First Time in 2 Years
A new report released by A.M. Best & Co shows that the American life/ health industry’s nine-month net premiums risen increased 2.6% to $424.2 billion, the first such increase since the end of 2008. The same report also shows that admitted assets have improved 4.6 percent to $5.1 trillion since year-end 2009, aided by what […]
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