Tag: Health Insurance

Friday FilmStrips: ECW Health Plan Ad
Feb 4, 2011 · 1 min read
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…
Arkansas House Votes Down Anti-Health Care Reform Bill
Feb 1, 2011 · 3 min read
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…
Friday Filmstrips: Open for Questions
Jan 28, 2011 · 1 min read
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…
California Insurance Commissioner Asks Blue Shield to Delay Rate Increase
Jan 6, 2011 · 2 min read
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…
Oklahoma: Expansion of Good Samaritan Act
Jan 5, 2011 · 2 min read
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,…
Congressional Republicans: Repealing Healthcare First on the Agenda
Jan 4, 2011 · 2 min read
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…
Friday Filmstrips: Flight for Life
Dec 24, 2010 · 1 min read
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…
Friday Filmstrips: The Importance of Eye Exams
Dec 17, 2010 · 1 min read
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…
Net Premiums up for First Time in 2 Years
Dec 13, 2010 · 1 min read
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,…