Cost of Healthcare Reform
A recent report that was released by the office of the chief Medicare actuary claims that healthcare reform will have a negligible effect on total national health care spending over the next decade. The report counters both the argument that reform will lead to explosive cost increases and the argument that it will slow these […]
Uninsured stats according to the US Census Bureau
During the week of September 13th, the US Census Bureau released their annual report that discloses poverty, income and the uninsured. As for those figures relating to health insurance, please see below:
The total number of uninsured increased to 50.6 million, up 4.3 million from last year.
That means the uninsured rate is now 16.7 percent.
The number […]
Over 50 million uninsured according to U.S. Census Bureau
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, which released new figures this week regarding the number of Americans without health insurance, and the numbers of uninsured are on the rise. In 2009, 50.7 million people were without health insurance coverage, up from 46.3 million people in 2008.
In a press release, NAHU CEO Janet Trautwein commented “The […]
Ohio Health Insurance Glossary
Additional Insured: Anyone covered under your plan that is not named as insured in your documentation from the insurance company.
Benefit: The dollar amount your carrier will pay when you file a claim for a covered loss.
Benefit Period: The interval during which you will be eligible for benefits. Generally, your benefit period will begin with the […]
