http://www.getinsured.com/blog Getting every American insured Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:21:39 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Wherever you go today, the topic of conversation is the new federal guidelines regarding mammograms and self-testing to detect breast cancer. This is a highly charged issue. After all, who doesn’t know someone who has had a brush with this ubiquitous disease? In addition to our reasonable fear ... http://www.getinsured.com/blog/?p=28 Since 1985, many laid off workers have been protected by the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA). COBRA allows workers the option of keeping the health insurance coverage they had while employed for up to 18 months, as long as they can pay the full amount of the premium. ... http://www.getinsured.com/blog/?p=27 Before you finalize your health plan decisions take the time to inquire about the extra benefits that may be available. Supplemental benefits may include dental expenses, vision care, Medicare supplemental insurance, alternative medicine and other health-related expenses not covered by your health insurance. To be adequately insured you need ... http://www.getinsured.com/blog/?p=26 I found this article funny and, while exaggerated, it shines a light on the inefficiency and lack of customer service in the health care delivery system. It was written by Jonathan Rauch and published on NationalJournal.com. Happy reading! If Air Travel Worked Like Health Care Fasten your seat belts -- it's ... http://www.getinsured.com/blog/?p=25 When signing up for employee-sponsored health insurance, enrollees are either presented with a small number of options or no choices at all. The company selects the plan for its employees. In contrast, when buying individual insurance, the possibilities are practically endless. First, an individual has to choose ... http://www.getinsured.com/blog/?p=24 An estimated 26 million Americans are currently without insurance, presumably because the price is too high. Yes, health care reform will help this group of people by subsidizing a basic insurance policy. But the promise of a better deal looming on the horizon is actually causing harm. ... http://www.getinsured.com/blog/?p=23 The goals of health care reform legislation are universal coverage and cost control. Logic tells us that increasing the demand for medical care while keeping costs in check is a formidable challenge. Now we have data to confirm and quantify just how challenging it is. Over the ... http://www.getinsured.com/blog/?p=22 When an individual applies for a mortgage loan, the loan is not extended immediately upon approval. Most states require both parties to wait three days. This time, called a rescission period, is intended to allow the borrower an opportunity to consider his choice in the comfort of his own ... http://www.getinsured.com/blog/?p=21 Senator Ted Kennedy served 47 years as Senator from Massachusetts. He was one of the most prolific lawmakers in history, with an impressive list of legislation bearing his name. Regardless of one’s politics, it is impossible to not admire Senator Kennedy’s dedication to and his achievements in the ... http://www.getinsured.com/blog/?p=20 http://www.aishealth.com/Bnow/hbd061509.html Baucus, Grassley Paper Describes Exchange The SFC policy options paper, issued by Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) and minority ranking member Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), describes a single national exchange that enables state-specific information to be displayed to residents. The exchange would: 1. Require all insurers that sell individual and small-group products ... http://www.getinsured.com/blog/?p=18