Monthly Archives: February 2010

How the Government is Becoming Health Care’s Biggest Consumer

Posted on February 4, 2010 by admin

Recent projections by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services estimate that the government will be paying for half of all health care services by the end of next year. Continue reading →

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Universities Requiring Health Insurance for Students

Posted on February 4, 2010 by admin

In order to get coverage to students, universities are now making health insurance mandatory. The University of Massachusetts requires that every student purchase some form of insurance, whether it is an individual health insurance policy or through the university. Continue reading →

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Lots Happening in the World of Health Care and Health Insurance Policy

Posted on February 3, 2010 by admin

Today, a Pew Research Center poll was released showing the majority of Americans believe the health reform effort is not going to happen. About 60 percent believe health care and health insurance reform in Washington will not pass; 30 percent believe it will become law. But surprisingly, these aren’t at their worst. Continue reading →

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Health Insurance for Uninsured in Florida Lacks Demand

Posted on February 2, 2010 by admin

Florida legislature established a program in January 2009 to help uninsured residents purchase affordable health insurance . Continue reading →

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Public Sector Employees Facing Redundancy Should Consider Unemployment Insurance

Posted on February 2, 2010 by admin

With the recession officially over and 0.5 percent growth in the last quarter of 2009 you might be fooled in believing that unemployment is a thing of the past. The grim truth is that every day up and down the country people are still losing their jobs in the thousands. Continue reading →

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State Lawmakers Across Country Push Against Federal Health Insurance Mandate

Posted on February 1, 2010 by admin

Last month, the Virginia State Senate sent a (political) message to Washington with its committee approval of a bill to block any federal law that would force Americans to purchase a health insurance plan. Continue reading →

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UK Earthquake Insurance – Make Sure Your Buildings Insurance Covers It!

Posted on February 1, 2010 by admin

With all our thoughts over the last month focused on the devastation caused by the earthquake in Haiti, Insurance blogger has investigated the risks to UK homes and property from earthquakes. You might think that because we do not live in a littoral area of plate tectonic activity, that seismic activity would be minimal, and the risks would be negligible…. Continue reading →

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Houston Life Insurance Quotes?

Posted on February 1, 2010 by admin

How and where can I get Houston life insurance quotes on the internet? If you live in Houston, Texas or anywhere in Texas you can easily compare rates for life insurance coverage on the internet. Just visit a website that offers life insurance quotes from a network of insurers, such as, Efinancial, Termfinder, Insweb, or Insureme. How it works is you just fill out a quote request form, answering some basic questions about yourself, and you receive your free quotes for life insurance from several life insurers. Continue reading →

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