Articles by Wiley Long
Health Insurance in California: Will Healthcare Reform Help You? -
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Wiley Long
Surveys show that many people are still unaware of what health care reform means for them so you may be wondering whether you'll see any changes when you go to the doctor. With some health care reform already in place and more to come by...
Medicare Advantage Plans: You Can Switch From Medigap During Open Enrollment -
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Wiley Long
The open enrollment period for 2011 Medicare Advantage plans and prescription drug plans is from November 15 to December 31 in 2010. You can find hundreds of different plans across the country, with different co-insurance, deductibles and premiums so procrastinators will be doing themselves a...
Florida Health Insurance: Get More Coverage For Less Money -
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Wiley Long
As of September 23, 2010, health care reform offers better coverage with fewer out-of-pocket costs. Here's how to get more Florida health insurance coverage and pay less for it. Do you typically only need regular check-ups or possibly a flu vaccination? New policies for health...
Medicare Supplement Insurance: How Can You Find The Best Price In Your State? -
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Wiley Long
Medicare Supplement plans (also known as Medigap Insurance) have been standardized into plans designated by letters since 1992. In 2010, 10 different Medicare Supplement plans are available. These plans are labeled Plan A, B, C, D, F, G, K, L, M and N. The missing...
California Health Insurance: How Will Healthcare Reform Affect You? -
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Wiley Long
An estimated 4 million Californians will get access to healthcare through the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act. If you make between $14,403 and $41,000 a year, or your combined annual family income is under $73,240, you will be eligible to get Health Insurance Plans...
Health Insurance in Texas Works with Top U.S. Hospitals -
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Wiley Long
Texas hospitals have been acknowledged for excellence and recognized in the U.S. News & World Report's issue listing "America's Best Hospitals." That review evaluates more than 5,100 hospitals to identify the top 50 hospitals in the nation. Both Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center (MHT) and TIRR...
Health Savings Accounts Are Still Popular After Health Care Reform -
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Wiley Long
With the passage of The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and The Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, the U.S. has achieved the most sweeping change in medical accessibility since Medicare. Coming in 2014, anyone who is not covered through Medicaid, Medicare...
Can Medicare Supplemental Insurance Save You Money -
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Wiley Long
Because Medicare has some deep holes in the coverage it provides, you have opportunities to save big by finding alternative insurance that works with Medicare. Medicare Supplemental Insurance or Medigap Plans are designed to pay after Medicare pays its portion by picking up some of...
Medicare and Medigap Prescription Benefits Live up to Seniors Expectations -
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Wiley Long
"Most seniors now have prescription drug coverage that allows them to buy drugs at a reasonable cost," according to a nonprofit research RAND Corporation study. About 90 percent of seniors had drug coverage that was at least as good as the standard Part D benefit,...
How to Save with Florida Health Insurance Options -
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Wiley Long
How fast a serious illness or injury can lead to tens of thousands of dollars in related medical fees may shock you, and the need for Florida Health Insurance Plans to protect your assets and savings is an unfortunate reality. When you understand what options...
Texas Health Insurance Can Aide Health Problems Related To Obesity -
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Wiley Long
The problem of obesity in the United States has grown to the point where it has received national attention. In 2001, the U.S. Surgeon General issued a call to action to prevent, and decrease overweight and obesity. A year later, Congress mandated that the Institute...
Congress Summons California Health Insurance Executives -
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Wiley Long
Congress is scrutinizing Health Insurance for California by challenging the reasons that prevent many people from obtaining health care coverage. When the largest health insurance company in the U.S. (WellPoint, Inc.) proposed raising monthly premiums by up to 39 percent in California, Congress summoned WellPoint...
Lack Of Health Insurance In Texas Results In A Critical Shortage -
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Wiley Long
Need for Texas Health Insurance Is Worst in the Nation In 2008, Texas fell from 37th to 46th on the United Health Foundation's ranking of the states based on healthcare statistics. According to the Houston Chronicle, Texas is among the states that are best prepared...
Tennessee Health Insurance Is Needed When Jobs Are Lost -
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Wiley Long
TennCare did help many more state residents to have health care. As a bridge to span the gap between income and medical expenses, TennCare did eliminate the fear over how to pay for medical tests, medications, nursing care, and surgeries for many people. TennCare has...
California Health Insurance Has Less Costly Options -
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Wiley Long
The Obama administration reported that high premium increases of up to 39 percent threatened to block medical care for greater numbers of Americans. Fortunately, increases proposed by Anthem Blue Cross of California were postponed due to criticism. Still, California officials say 700,000 households face increases...
California Health Insurance Supports Californians In Good And Bad Times -
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Wiley Long
With hundreds of California Health Insurance Plans available, providers are going beyond expectations to offer additional benefits to their members and the larger community. Health Insurance for California Provider Donates to Red Cross One of largest providers of Health Insurance in California -- Anthem Blue...
Medicare Supplement Insurance Pays For Expenses That Are Not Covered By Medicare -
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Wiley Long
Just when you're ready to relax and enjoy retirement, you realize that medical insurance has become even more complicated. You're presented with Medicare Advantage Insurance, Medicare Part A, B, and D, and Medicare Supplement Insurance (also called Medigap Insurance). What's it all mean? Let's Start...
2010 Health Savings Account Contribution Limits Set -
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Wiley Long
The U.S. Treasury and IRS have already announced what the maximum contributions will be for Health Savings Accounts in 2010. Individuals may contribute up to $3,050 in 2010 and families may contribute up to $6,150 per year. Also, individuals aged 55 or older can contribute...
Medicare Fraud Effects Medicare and Medigap Participants -
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Wiley Long
With the nation's attention focused on the current healthcare debate, many U.S. citizens are growing increasingly concerned over the promise of an increase in healthcare bills over the coming year and decades. Medicare participants, especially, stand to see a significant increase in the cost of...
5 Ways to Save Money with a Health Savings Account -
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Wiley Long
Opening a Health Savings Account or HSA can help participants to save money in more ways than one. Many people think that HSAs save money by helping them reduce their annual income tax burden. Other people think that opening HSAs help to save money by...
