In what might be the most under reported high profile endorsement in the history of health reform, Obama is endorsing the legislation originally proposed by Sens. Ron Wyden and Scott Brown which “would give states” the freedom to opt out of the legislation, though not “entirely,” by 2014. The “entirely” refers to the fact that [...]
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With news of the House Republicans offing the health reform bill, one can only think what wonderful symbolic action might be next for them. Maybe they should consider symbolically voting away bad dreams for children as who wants that? Or maybe the should symbolically vote on extending Christmas to be everyday of every year. Both [...]
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I know that many of my fellow health insurance brokers are just itching for the House vote next week preying for a vote against the health bill by the new Republican House members which of course could lead to a total recission at the Senate, and then finally a crescendo when Obama signs to repeal [...]
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Well first of all congratulation America on your shiny new car! As of Monday health insurance commissions will end up in the toilet for us brokers and agents. Many brokers will be forced to find new work perhaps even illegally, this guess is based on the exploits of some of our peers and the selfish, [...]
Continue →The Obama administration released Tuesday new proposed rules that Health insurance companies seeking a rate increase of 10 percent or more in 2011 must publicly explain why the increase is needed. Under this new proposal, the highlighted premium rate increases would be subject to review by the states or in some cases the federal government [...]
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With health care reform ready to sick its ugly teeth into our health care system, I have been at a loss in order to continue upgrading this site based on helping people shop and understand health insurance. Because of the coming changes as of 9/23 and then even more changes coming on 10/1 and then [...]
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Your children will now be able to stay on your health insurance policy until they finally reach Medicare, good news for them bad news for you and your insurance company. In a recent email from Aetna, Aetna has come forward with a new change for those people that have Aetna or plan on getting it, [...]
Continue →Just when you thought you were happy or comfortable with your Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida health insurance plan, here comes the bad news. There is a large increase coming for everyone regardless of when you signed up. Here is a list of the effected populations: Rate Increase Products Individual U65 BlueChoice®, BlueSelect® Florida [...]
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In one of the more reasoned viewpoints on health care, Ron Paul seems to have the antidote for our health insurance woes. Though many consider Congressman Paul to be a fringe element, the truth is that he is being embraced by millions that are simply tired of our two party system which of course is [...]
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As more and more doctors begin to accept the coming reality of Medicaid and Medicare cuts, you will see not only fewer doctors, but higher medical costs. Do you have any idea how much a physician gets for an average office visit for one of these patients? If you guessed $25, well go buy yourself [...]
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