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For subscribers in California, Anthem Blue Cross has announced that it will NOT be increasing individual premiums on 5/1/10 and for the foreseeable future, or at least until the State’s actuaries have completed their analysis of the proposed increase that had been scheduled for 3/1/10. The company must give subscribers a 30-day written notice… Continue reading Anthem Blue Cross alert
Questions abound! Here’s an answer: HOW TO CLAIM THE TAX CREDIT How does an employer claim the tax credit? The credit is taken on the annual tax return. The IRS will provide information on how tax-exempt employers can claim the new credit. Does taking the tax credit affect an employer’s deduction for health insurance premiums?… Continue reading Small Businesses: How To Claim Your Health Insurance Premium Tax Credit
I love this quote: “We can’t solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them.” Hmmm… somehow I just know I can find a way to apply this to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (aka HR 3950, aka health care reform, aka stealth care reform).
It could be a matter of life and death. If you are hospitalized here are 3 ways to make sure mistakes don’t happen: 1. BE THERE! Stay with the patient at all times. NEVER leave a hospitalized friend or family member alone. Even if you have to hire a private duty nurse for night times.… Continue reading 3 Ways to Stop Medical Mistakes
If you are: 1. A parent whose young adult child is about to be taken off of your health insurance plan because they’re all grown up (well done!), or 2. A young adult who is about to be taken off of your parents’ health insurance plan because you’re all grown up (good job!), … then… Continue reading Hey Kids, This One’s for YOU (and parents too)!
If you own a small business, this is for you. Did you know that, as a result of the recent health care reform legislation, starting in 2010 you may be eligible for a 35% tax credit? Eligibility Rules Providing health care coverage. A qualifying employer must cover at least 50 percent of the cost of… Continue reading Small Business Health Care Tax Credit
I have it on good authority that you’ll be able to contact one of the following newly created federal boards and commissions to get help with your government-sponsored health insurance. Which one will you choose? 1. Grant program for consumer assistance offices (Section 1002, p. 37) 2. Grant program for states to monitor premium increases… Continue reading Your Government’s Health Insurance Plan
“Blaming the insurance industry for the cost of health care is like blaming the waiter for the price of the meal.” Remember, health insurance is how you pay for health care (aka medical care). Health insurance and medical care are two entirely different things! But the politicians have done an amaaazing job of blurring the… Continue reading I Love This Quote!
From the Los Angeles Times, a short Q & A. Can you spot the fatal flaw in the legislation? Tell me what you see.
Here’s another easy-to-read article about “stealth” care reform from CNN. If you have employer-based health insurance, this could effect you and your employer. And, for some, not in a good way. Remember, that if your employer’s costs are going up, those cost increases are going to be passed along to you. I especially like one… Continue reading More on Health Care Reform