New York Health Insurance: Getting More Expensive
Posted on June 2nd, 2011
New York health insurance quotes have increased dramatically in the last year since there are less health insurance companies competing for business in the New York area. The article “Health Care Prices in New York City Skyrocket, Residents Anxious for Obamacare Policy to Kick In” by Kenneth Lovett from the Daily News Albany discusses some of the nervous feelings residents feel as they struggle to pay for individual health insurance.
As an example, Managed Health Inc’s premiums are 30% higher this May when compared to last year. While this does seem to be the most dramatic increase, it’s so significant that other insurers may follow suit. The numb
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Europe on drought alert
Posted on May 30th, 2011
Lloyd’s is warning that alarm bells are already ringing across Europe over the potential for widespread water shortages.
According to Lloyd’s, 2011 is shaping up to be seriously dry, with officials having already raised concerns in Switzerland, The Netherlands and France, while parts of the UK have seen the driest Spring in more than a century.
In addition to the agricultural sector, water shortages can have serious implications for the energy sector, with the hydropower sector vulnerable to problems and non-hydro power plants in need water for cooling.
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High Deductible Plans Increasingly Popular
Posted on May 29th, 2011
A recent survey found that high-deductible insurance plans have seen a major increase in popularity. According to America’s Health Insurance Plans, in 2007 just 4.5 million people had these types of plans. In 2010, that number more than doubled and ten million people had signed up for high-deductible insurance plans. These types of plans have lower premiums but higher deductibles.
High deductibles usually mean a maximum of $3,000 for individuals and $6,000 for families. Opting for a plan like this can save people about $85 to $100 a month on their premiums. “
Health Insurance Plans NJ: Medicaid Overhaul
Posted on May 26th, 2011
New Jersey health insurance is undergoing a Medicaid overhaul which may affect thousands of residents. According to the article “NY Health Officials Unveil Medicaid Overhaul” by Josh Lederman on Forbes.com, residents can expect to see some big changes to their Medicaid health plans.
New Jersey health officials are working towards tightening the eligibility requirements for people who enroll in Medicaid which is part of Governor Christopher Christie’s effort to save over $300 million by reforming health care for low income families and the disabled. The new proposal is looking to deny coverage to new adult applications if they earn more than $5317 per year for a family of three. They a
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Class Action Suit Brought Against USAA
Posted on May 23rd, 2011
Daniel Gatti, a Salem, Ore., lawyer filed a class action suit on behalf of four plaintiffs against USAA, claiming the insurer implemented “an undisclosed cost containment scheme which wrongfully deprives U.S. military servicemen, women, and their families, of insurance benefits for medical treatment.”
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The filing, made to the United States District Court for the District of Oregon, says that when the plaintiffs suffered injuries, they sought “reasonable and necessary medical care, which USAA promised to pay for. Howeve
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Benefits Of Having A Landlord Insurance Policy
Posted on May 21st, 2011
A type of insurance policy which is covering the owner’s property from various financial losses which are connected with the rental properties is known as landlords insurance. This type of insurance policy will be covering the building as well as all the contents within the building which is owned by the landlord. This is essential for every individual who is planning to give out his/her property for rental.
There are many benefits for having this type of insurance policy. The policy will be covering many perils like theft, fire, explosion, flood, storm, lightning, storm, subsidence and malicious damage. Read more…
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