Lori Johnston ObamaCare could clear one of the biggest hurdles – cost – in detecting breast and cervical cancer. A new study finds that more than 1 million women could obtain mammograms and Pap tests — potentially lifesaving screenings for breast and cervical cancer — when the federal health care reform law fully takes effect … Read more
Craig Guillot Do you find health insurance confusing? If so, you’re definitely not alone. A recent survey reveals that American consumers rank health insurance as one of the most complex, difficult-to-understand products on the market. Confusion about co-pays, deductibles and coverage leaves many wondering what they’re even paying for. Industry experts say health care itself is a … Read more
Emmet Pierce If you’re lucky enough to survive a heart attack or stroke, you may face another serious challenge: dealing with the medical bills. Strokes and heart attacks can financially devastate people who lack adequate health insurance, says Stephanie Mohl, government relations manager for the American Heart Association. “Unfortunately, what we hear all too often is … Read more
Kathryn Hawkins The Obama administration’s health insurance overhaul was designed to guarantee coverage for all Americans, partly by broadening access to employer-provided coverage. Under the federal health care reform law, known widely as ObamaCare, employers with at least 50 full-time employees must provide health insurance options to all full-time workers (defined as at least 30 hours a … Read more
Lori Johnston When people think of Hollywood stars, the millions of dollars they rake in or the on- and off-screen glamour easily come to mind. Not surprisingly, insurance for the stars typically doesn’t pop up. However, insuring the cast in a film could have a series of plot twists of its own, especially if a … Read more
Mark Henricks Most people’s biggest financial asset isn’t their home or their car – it’s their ability to work for a paycheck. Yet while the vast majority of people insure homes, vehicles and personal possessions, only a few insure against losing the ability to earn a living. However, a solution already is available. Disability insurance … Read more
Susan Boerchers The numbers are startling. One-fourth of women will experience domestic violence at some point in their lives, according to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, and an estimated 1.3 million women are assaulted by an intimate partner every year. The health effects of domestic violence are far-reaching. In addition to the immediate injuries … Read more
Nick DiUlio Did you decide to quit smoking as a New Year’s resolution? If so, your health insurance company may be there to help you kick the habit. Not only is smoking a severe danger to your health, it’s also expensive to both the smoker and his employer, which is one of the reasons quitting has become … Read more
Linda Childers As health care costs continue to soar in the U.S., many consumers are turning to online crowd-funding websites to help cover co-pays, deductibles and other out-of-pocket costs not covered by their health insurance plans. Crowd funding, which is when a group of people pool their money, first became popular as a way to help startups … Read more
Kathryn Hawkins For some fortunate folks, there’s little need to worry about how much health care costs: It’s fully paid by their employers and they have no out-of-pocket deductibles. However, this scenario is becoming less common all the time. Today, many employers are splitting the cost of health insurance with their workers, and they’re turning to high-deductible … Read more
