Here are all the articles I wrote during August, 2010. I hope they're useful to you.
August 26th, 2010
Please… sit up straight and pay attention class, elbows off the desks. If you currently have an individual (not group) California health insurance plan with either Anthem Blue Cross OR Blue Shield, prepare for rate hikes heading our way October 1, 2010.
The rate hikes range from 14% to 20% with Anthem Blue Cross, and 19% to 29% for Blue…
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August 24th, 2010
ObamaCare — aka Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act — aka PPACA — aka PeePeeCaCa — is about to launch the first round of big changes in health insurance plans in every state, every insurance company, every plan, every one.
No later than 9/23/10, there can be no lifetime limits on health plan coverage. This will apply to new policies…
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August 23rd, 2010
Want more take-home money in your paycheck? Of course you do! If you’re an employee (not an independent contractor) and are looking for ways to have more $$$$ in your checking account, then this article is for you.
Eva Rosenberg, aka TaxMama, has some great advice… it’s even easy to follow! The Insurance Mom wants you to fight for your…
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August 2nd, 2010
The Insurance Mom says that everything is negotiable… including the cost of your medical care. You wouldn’t think twice about negotiating with an car dealer or a CraigsList vendor, right? Well, you can — and should — do the same with your doctors, labs and hospitals. Saving money is a good thing! The Insurance Mom wants you to fight for…
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