November is right around the corner and for millions of people that means open enrollment time for their health insurance plans. Open enrollment is the time when employees and employers can make changes to their insurance needs. It can be a confusing time. You’re often faced with an abundance of decisions and many of them may not be clear. Before open enrollment comes around and you’re handed a stack of paperwork to review and sign, consider these open enrollment tips. Being prepared for it will help you make the right insurance decisions for you and your family. Here is...

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In 2010, President Barack Obama signed two healthcare reform bills into law: the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act. These new laws require major changes in the United States healthcare system, especially when it comes to health insurance. As was expected, such sweeping reform has caused a great deal of confusion among those affected. Some of the changes required by the healthcare reform laws have already taken effect. Others will become effective between now and 2014. Here’s a summary and advice about what you need to know about how these changes could...

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When you think about buying an insurance policy, you probably think of a few well-known kinds of insurance; life, dental, health, auto, etc. But what about other kinds of insurances that might be much more affordable and provide much more specific coverage? There are many kinds of insurances available that you might not have ever heard of, but could benefit you greatly. Medicare Supplemental Insurance is a fantastic insurance option for seniors age 65 and above who need a little extra coverage in addition to the Medicare benefits that they receive from the government. Medicare Supplemental Insurance,...

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The cost of health insurance for a family can be overwhelming. Even if you participate in job-funded health programs, the cost of the co-pays can be hard to afford. But, there are ways to cut back on the cost of health insurance so that it can become more affordable. Choosing the right insurance plan and then budgeting for the premiums, deductibles and co-pays will make it possible to make health insurance more cost effective. Waiting until payments are due will likely leave you in need. Health insurance serves as a safety net to cover the costs of health care. However, the...

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Getting denied on an insurance claim can be a frustrating ordeal, especially if you know that you are right in making the claim. It's not a perfect world, and often you need to fight with the insurance company to get the payout that you believe you are due. It takes patience and proper planning to fight an insurance claim. If you truly believe the insurance company did not settle the claim for the right amount, there are steps you can take to press your case. The type of insurance does not matter, as long as you have the coverage. Health...

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Health care costs have been rising faster than inflation for a number of years now. And even though the advances in medical technology and treatments continue to improve, these new treatments often come at a very high cost. A single accident or illness could completely wipe out your savings if you are not properly insured. Many employers, especially larger companies, provide a health care insurance option to their employees. But what do you do if you’re self-employed or unemployed? How do you get yourself health care coverage in those situations? Given our current economic situation here is...

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As 2010 winds to a close, it’s getting to the time of year when most people make their selections for medical insurance coverage under their employer’s group plan. In most companies, this is known as the “open enrollment” period. Even though this can be one of the most important decisions you can make regarding your financial welfare (just consider how a single accident or serious illness could devastate your savings if you didn’t have health insurance), some people tend to spend very little time researching or trying to fully understand the various options that are available, or trying to...

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We are all too well aware that health care insurance costs are continuing to rise. Most of the new health care reform bill will not go into effect for many years, so don't expect any relief from that bill in the near term. The new health care bill does a lot to ensure that health care coverage will be available to many more consumers, however it doesn't address the cost side of the equation. Here is some advice about your health care insurance. If you are lucky enough to have health care insurance provided by your employer you can expect...

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Probably one of the most confusing aspects of healthcare insurance is determining which one is right for you. Whether you are covered by your employer or have individual coverage through a healthcare company, understanding how it works can be a daunting task. Medicare consists of four parts: Part A is hospital insurance, Part B is doctor insurance, Part C is based on HMOs or PPOs, and Part D is prescription drug coverage. Medicare Part D allows for anyone who has this coverage to obtain either generic or brand-name prescription drugs. With the cost of prescription drugs rising, having Medicare...

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Many of us are told from a relatively early age to read everything, including the fine print, before we sign it. Then we go out on our own into the world to the wonderful experience of having to get our own insurance for various necessities. Someone could have at least warned us how easily we could get lost trying to make heads or tails of our insurance policies! Once you have tried and been able to retain at least some part of the pages of complex information, it is a good time to call a representative from your insurance company. They...

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