health insurance

Report: States preparing for health insurance exchanges

By Consumer Insurance Guide Staff
Report: States preparing for health insurance exchanges

A provision in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act which was signed into law last year by President Barack Obama requires all U.S. states to set up  health insurance exchanges or have federal regulators step in to do it for them. Maryland is already moving to meet the 2012 deadline, according to the Baltimore Business Journal. A Democratic state Senator, Mac Middleton, told the publication he does not see any serious opposition from the…

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GOP will attempt to repeal Obama healthcare reforms

By Consumer Insurance Guide Staff
GOP will attempt to repeal Obama healthcare reforms

Swept to power in this week’s midterm elections, Republican Party leaders have publicly signaled their intention to rollback many provisions of the large-scale overhauls of the American health insurance system passed earlier this year by Democrats at the behest of President Barack Obama. Senate minority leader Mitch McConnell and Speaker of the House-elect John Boehner both voiced their strong opposition to the president’s health care agenda. “We can – and should – propose and vote…

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Michelle Obama aims to cut childhood obesity rate

By Consumer Insurance Guide Staff
Michelle Obama aims to cut childhood obesity rate

First Lady Michelle Obama has announced guidelines regarding the new “Let’s Move” campaign, which is intended to promote healthy living habits to reduce childhood obesity rates. The program will entail recommendations to parents, children and schools regarding healthy eating, physical activity and nutrition education. “This report also contains these steps, but many others -– more than 70 -– including measurable benchmarks for tracking the progress. So if we do our jobs, and if we meet…

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Hawaii health fund faces insolvency

By Consumer Insurance Guide Staff
Hawaii health fund faces insolvency

The Employer Union Health Benefits Trust Fund, which operates government health insurance in Hawaii, is in danger of becoming insolvent, the Associated Press reports. Hawaiian governor Linda Lingle has reached out to lawmakers, requesting that they restructure management of the trust and reduce the health benefits of public employees.

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Insurance fraud cases remain steady

By M.K. Guetersloh
Insurance fraud cases remain steady

In California, someone who owes more on their car than it is worth easily remedies the situation by driving the car to Mexico and reporting it stolen. In New York, a man low on cash dresses up as his recently deceased mother to cash in on her workers’ compensation claim.

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Children eating snacks but skipping meals, study finds

By Consumer Insurance Guide Staff
Children eating snacks but skipping meals, study finds

The habits people have in adulthood are often developed when they are young, which is why it’s important for parents to instill good eating behaviors in their children. According to the 2010 Family Nutrition and Physical Activity Survey by the American Dietetic Association, many children are engaging in the healthy habit of snacking, but their efforts fall flat and they end up skipping meals. The survey indicates that instead of eating meals such as dinner,…

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Insurance coverage for college students

By Peter Greenbaum
Insurance coverage for college students

A child heading off to college is an extremely rewarding experience. A young adult is going out into the world to take those bold steps to build an independent life. For parents, it’s marked by feelings of pride in their children as well as anxiety for them. Health insurance Choosing adequate health insurance coverage could be one of the most important decisions parents of the college-bound make. If there is an accident or serious illness,…

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Is medical tourism still feasible after the new reform bill?

By Consumer Insurance Guide Staff
Is medical tourism still feasible after the new reform bill?

People are still touring the world when it comes to finding affordable health care.

As the cost of health care services in the U.S. continues to climb, and more people are left in the cold when it comes to health insurance coverage, consumers are opting to travel to another country for medical procedures—and reap a cost savings of more than 70 percent.

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Universal flu vaccine on the way

By Consumer Insurance Guide Staff
Universal flu vaccine on the way

British researchers have reported they are one step closer in developing a universal flu vaccine that could be protect against every strain of the virus.

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