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How to Buy Health Insurance (Quick Tips)

We all understand and acknowledge the importance of having proper health insurance. What many of us do not realize is that merely buying a health insurance policy is not enough. There is much more deliberation involved in choosing from among the various health plans out there, and that’s precisely what we are going to study in this article. Individual Healthcare Coverage As you must be aware,…

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The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) of 2010, also known as Obamacare, was introduced to make health care insurance affordable and accessible for all Americans. One of the aims of bringing in Obamacare was to eliminate all grounds of discrimination against sick patients and prevent insurance providers from dropping them half way. Another purpose was to expand the cover of…

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Top Dental Insurance Plans in America

Selecting the right dental insurance company is very different from choosing any other medical insurance provider. This is because dental insurance works on the principle of cost sharing for predictable expenses while other insurances primarily guard against accidents. To help you choose, we have compiled a list of 10 best companies specifically for dental insurance. United Concordia United…

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Understanding MassHealth and its Coverage

MassHealth is the name given to a public health insurance program for the people of Massachusetts. Legally, it is a state agency that is managed by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services. Federal and state governments share the costs of MassHealth equally. Unlike other programs, MassHealth focuses on income groups (low to medium income) instead of age / employment. It can provide the…

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Low Cost Health Insurance Options for High Income People

Buying low cost health insurance isn’t just a concern for people who have a tight budget to stick to. Even those who have high incomes look for ways to cut down on their expense towards health care. And given the spiraling costs associated with medical bills, who can blame them? But the good news is that even if you have a higher income, it’s still possible to reach out for some affordable…

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Free Health Insurance for Many

President Barack Obama’s new health care, popularly known as the Obamacare, is likely to benefit millions of people in terms of making them eligible for federal subsidies equal to the entire monthly cost of the plans that are being offered in the market. Surprisingly, these zero premium plans have not received a lot of attention among the people, probably because of the trade off involved in it…

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Affordable Health Insurance: Understanding Your Options

As the New Year approaches, it’s time to rethink on decisions taken this year and plan for the future. If you feel you’ve spent a lot on medical insurance, this would be the time to look around and shop for cheap health insurance in 2016. This isn’t as easy as it sounds, but we’ve put together a list of the most commonly asked questions around this topic in the hope that they will help you make…

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What is Supplemental Health Insurance

Supplemental health insurance covers those costs that aren’t included in your normal insurance plan. The payouts are made directly to you or your nominee and not to any medical service provider. Hence, you can use the benefits of supplemental health insurance for paying exorbitant medical bills, supplementing lost wages, or meeting some other emergency expenses arising from injury or ailment.…

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Best Health Insurance Companies

We all understand the importance of having proper health coverage for ourselves and our families. The need for peace of mind and financial security makes health coverage a must have for everyone, irrespective of their economic and social status. However, buying an insurance plan from any random company is not enough. You must research and select the company that perfectly suits your requirements…

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Student Health Insurance: What Are Your Options?

When stepping into college, most students want to focus on learning and having fun. Falling ill or dealing with medical emergencies is the last thought they’d have on their mind. However, they say that it’s better to be safe than sorry. Illnesses, accidents, and injuries can prove to be very expensive, unless they have the right coverage.

A few years ago, there may not have been all that many…

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US Government Health Reform

On 23rd March 2010, America saw its President Barack Obama sign the Affordable Care Act (ACA) into law. This act initiated comprehensive US healthcare reforms that improved the general public’s access to affordable health care.

Here are some of the highlights of the ACA.

Stronger Consumer Rights and Protection

This law comes under the US Government healthcare reform, which helps bring down…

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Government Health Insurance Explained

In 2014, the Affordable Care Act (ACA), also popularly known as Obamacare, was passed with the aim of providing affordable health insurance to all Americans. This was done with the help of tax credits or discounts on government-sponsored health insurance plans and extending the Medicaid assistance program to include citizens who could not afford individual health insurance due to financial…

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Health Insurance Deductible Simplified

Health insurance deductible – that is a term you run into very often when buying an insurance plan. It goes by other names as well – medical deductible, health plan deductible, or simply health deductible – but not everybody can claim to understand what it really is. However, before buying any insurance, it’s important to know what a deductible is, how it works, and what the different kinds of…

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Individual Health Insurance: The Buyer's Guide

Individual Health Insurance: The Buyer’s Guide

An insurance coverage that pays out the cost of an individual’s medical as well as surgical expenses is known as individual health insurance. A health insurance cover works either by directly making the payments to the health care providers or by reimbursing the insured individual with the costs he/she has incurred on health care.

Given the spiraling costs associated with health care, having…

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Short Term Health Insurance

Short-term health insurance refers to a transitory health coverage that focuses on unforeseen ailments and catastrophic coverage. It does not include comprehensive coverage (like preventive care, immunization, eye or dental care). A short-term insurance policy can last between 30 days to 12 months only.

Because of their temporary nature, short-term insurance policies are usually marketed to…

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How to select a Family Health Insurance Plan

Selecting an ideal health insurance plan for your family demands thorough research as it a decision that will impact not just your finances but also the care you and your family receives in times of emergencies or sickness. Until a few decades ago, there used to be just one service known as a fee-for-service plan, but with the entry of a lot of private players in the field of insurance, a variety…

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How to Get Health Insurance: The 4 Different Kinds of Health Plans

The Affordable Care Act defines a health care marketplace or exchange as a one-stop shop where you can compare or purchase insurance plans for individuals or families. There is a separate health marketplace in every state where you can chose from different plans offered by participating insurance companies.

On a state health marketplace, the plans are divided into separate levels based on the…

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