Archive for January, 2010

What kind of medical insurance plan are available?

I live in Stockton, CA and I’m looking for affordable medical insurance plan. I want to go see the doctor to get checkups, but I don’t know what kind of medical insurance are available in this area. What are some of the affordable medical insurance available in Stockton, Ca? And are the plans good? Please [...]

What are some affordable health insurance plans?

Besides medicare, what are some cheap, affordable insurance plans in the hudson valley, ny?
None — Insurance isn’t cheap.
If you can qualify, Medicare and Medicaid would be the cheapest. If children are involved, look into CHIP.
Otherwise, shop around. Your best insurance option is probably going to be to get a high deductable, "catistrophic" coverage. [...]

What is the difference between a traditional health insurance company and a HMO?

I’m in medical assisting school and one of the questions I have to answer for my homework is : Discuss the differences between HMO’s and traditional insurance plans and I can’t seem to find the answer. HELP!!
That must be a very old question. HMO plans are now considered traditional plans with group policies. I don’t [...]

why is everyone whining about being required to buy heath insurance?

you probably don’t realize it, but you practically are required to buy car insurance. if you wreck and you have no insurance, it’s not very pretty, especially for your money. Same thing with heath. if you get sick and don’t have insurance, it’s not very good! i don’t understand why people so strongly oppose requirement [...]

Worried about earning a living and having some kind of healthcare insurance these days?

Sean Hannity is fighting any public healthcare reform on Fox and Sen. Max Baucus is fighting to keep things sweet for the corporate heath insurance fat cats. With so much unemployment and healthcare being dropped right and left what can we do?
Now the blogs are calling the USA "bankrupt." Wow, what a hell of a [...]

Any good/affordable individual health plans for me and unborn baby in Connecticut?

My boyfriend and I are moving to Connecticut in Nov. from Seattle area. His plan can’t be renewed until next summer. I got laid off in July and am currently on COBRA plan with my former employer ($350/month). The carrier is Kaiser Permanente. The HR told me there is no Kaiser in NY/Connecticut area [...]

How can Hilary Clinton not think her health plan is completely unfair?

She wants to force people into a government controlled health plan, with or without their consent. I know she probably thinks she is just helping, but America was founded upon free choice. It’s like she is completely arrogant and wants to force people into something she thinks is right. Do other people think [...]

How do I improve the health of my battery in my MacBook, and is this a good health?

I downloaded the iStat Pro widget today, and I looked at the battery health section. It read that my battery health is at 97% after 230 cycles. I’ve had it since June ‘08, so I was wondering if that was a good battery health considering its age and cycles.
What else can I do to [...]

What’s the difference between dental insurance and dental plans?

I need to see a dentist and don’t get coverage through work. I’ve googled dental insurance, but dental plans keep coming up. What’s the difference? and can you recommend any specific insurance or plan? I live in the SF Bay Area.
They are actually the same. Plan sounds better than insurance in [...]

What health insurance plans cover toenail fungus medication and nail removal surgery?

Hi,
I suffer from toenail fungus, and I’ve tried ALL home remedies available without success. I’m also about to buy health insurance. I thought I would take this opportunity to finally visit the doctor and get rid of this problem. My questions are:
1. Which health insurance plans offer the best coverage to treat toenail [...]