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Insurance Blog Week in Review – June 17 – 23, 2012

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Each and every week, the Insurance Blog Week in Review brings you an easy way to “ketchup” on all of the blogs that appeared here in the past week. There can be anywhere between twelve and fourteen blogs here each week, and they can go by pretty fast. What did you miss? Another Reason to Cover Pre-Existing Conditions Health insurance companies are considering people who have donated a kidney as having a pre-existing condition. The insurers are using this as an excuse to deny coverage. This is horrible! California Replicates Health Care Reform Laws If the Supreme Court decides to … Continue reading →

Insurance Blog Week in Review – Week of February 26 – March 3, 2012

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This week, there were a couple of extra blogs that appeared on the Insurance Blog. Maybe you didn’t have the time to read over all of the blogs that caught your attention. The Insurance Blog Week in Review is a good way to “ketchup” on whatever you missed. Prime Healthcare Services Investigated for Controversial Billing The hospital chain is under investigation because they are accused of submitting false claims to Medicare and Medi-Cal, of “upbilling”, and of not releasing stabilized patients to hospitals that are within the patient’s health insurance network. The Insurance Podcast Roundup went up on February 27, … Continue reading →

Link between Your Walking and Dementia

If you’ve read any of my blogs, you probably know I am getting close to “that age” – the one the most women dread. And, I know that brain fog is to be expected, but sometimes I worry that maybe it is worse than it should be. I think as Baby Boomers age, many are worried about dementia. This week, I read about a study conducted by the Boston Medical Centre that shows a link between slow walking, a weak grip, and poor mental health in the future. The study looked at 2,400 men and women around the age of … Continue reading →

Health Insurer Pays Customers Who Save Money on Health Care

Health insurance companies are interested in saving money. Sometimes, they achieve this by denying claims. A health insurer in Massachusetts is trying something different. The insurer will pay patients who save them money by finding less expensive health care options. Typically, when you purchase a health insurance plan, you pay money to the insurance company. You pay a certain amount of money per month for your premium. Your health insurance company, in return, is supposed to cover at least some of your medical bills. In the past, it was unheard of for an insurer to actually pay their customers for … Continue reading →

Get a Free Music Download From Good Earth Tea

Do you prefer tea to coffee? If so, then you might already be using Good Earth tea. Good Earth has full flavored, healthy teas in varieties from all around the world. The Good Earth Tea company feels that their tea goes great with music. Right now, packages of Good Earth tea come with a code for a free music download. You can enjoy your tea, and your music, together. The first time I tried Good Earth tea was when a friend of mine sent me some as a gift. I was very impressed by how great this tea tastes! My … Continue reading →

Health Benefits and Claims of Tea

The potential health benefits of tea have been circulating for quite some time. While there has been no conclusive evidence there is enough reason to take a second look at how drinking tea may benefit your health. Tea is the most consumed liquid aside from water in the world. So if even a small fraction of those people are experiencing health benefits that could affect a large number. Or, it could simply mean that tea is a coincidental factor in the diet of the masses. For real answers, we need to look to scientific research. While the research is not … Continue reading →

The Right Tea for the Job

Tea is good for you in many ways! But there are lots of teas out there… so how do you choose the one that’s best for what’s ailing you? Alas, some teas make big claims and have small (if any) benefits. The coffee and tea aisle at the food store is full of all kinds of health remedies. And for some things, like stress, anxiety, PMS, and an upset stomach, tea can be the perfect cure. You usually don’t need to drink much — just one or two cups can relieve the problem. If you are feeling nauseated, bloated, or … Continue reading →

Beware of Scammers During Medicare Enrollment Periods

Medicare is having an enrollment period right now. Be aware that this is a time when scammers attempt to prey on people who are seniors, or who are disabled, who use the Medicare program. There are some very nasty scam artists out there who are trying to cheat people out of their benefits. Medicare is a government sponsored health insurance program. It is designed for people who are age 65, or older, to use. It is also available for people who have certain kinds of disabilities. Typically, these two groups of people are unable to make enough money to purchase … Continue reading →

May is Disability Insurance Awareness Month

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When people think about getting insurance, they usually think of auto insurance, health insurance, and life insurance. Disability insurance is often overlooked. How much do you really know about disability insurance? May is the perfect month to learn more about this kind of insurance policy. There are two different types of disability insurance. The federal government has a program that provides financial assistance to people who are disabled. Another name for it is Social Security Disability Insurance benefits. You cannot purchase this type of disability insurance. Instead, you must apply for it. You will be asked several questions about your … Continue reading →

Is your favorite coffee drink making you fat?

I have been a Starbucks fan for many years. Just seeing the Starbucks logo gets me giddy and ready for a white chocolate mocha on ice. Starbucks is even fun to say! Did you know it was named after a character in Moby Dick? Yes, I love Starbucks and will continue to be a faithful customer. However, the part of me that is concerned for my weight will have to give up some of the fun coffees they serve. So, no need to give up your Starbucks but you do need to be aware of just how much fat and … Continue reading →