08th August 2009
An HSA - or Health Savings Account - is a tax deductible savings account that some individuals can establish and use to pay for qualifying medical expenses. Health Savings Accounts have been available since January 1, 2004 for American citizens who are un...
16th July 2009
The number of people with HSA-qualified health insurance plans is exploding, growing by 30% in just the past year. Contrary to statements by those who wish for a single-payer bureaucracy controlling your healthcare, Health Savings Accounts are not just f...
28th June 2009
Dramatic changes are coming to Medicare Supplement Plans in 2010, including the addition of two plans and the elimination of four plans. The changes, which take effect on June 1, 2010, will lower out-of-pocket expenses to consumers and give consumers some...
27th June 2009
Beginning in 2010, consumers will see dramatic changes in available Medicare Supplement Plans, including the addition of two plans and the elimination of four plans. The changes, which take effect on June 1, 2010, will lower out-of-pocket expenses to cons...
17th June 2009
The number of people with HSA-qualified health insurance plans is exploding, growing by 30% in just the past year. Contrary to statements by those who wish for a single-payer bureaucracy controlling your healthcare, Health Savings Accounts are not just f...
12th May 2009
When the government tells you that you qualify for a tax deduction, you should take it. Don't claim more than you deserve, but take everything you've got coming. There is no honor in paying more taxes than you really owe. Using your Health Savings Acco...
11th May 2009
Health Insurance is becoming more expensive and inconvenient. Just to get a basic answer to a health-related question, people have traditionally needed to take time away from work in order to spend hours waiting in a doctor's office. Many people are able ...
27th April 2009
Healthcare is becoming increasingly expensive and inconvenient. Just to get a basic prescription or an answer to a health-related question, people have traditionally needed to take time away from work in order to spend hours waiting in a doctor's office. ...
09th April 2009
At his inauguration, Obama declared that "What is required of us now is a new era of responsibility." That was about three weeks before signing a bill to spend a massive $800 billion in tax-payer money (plus interest that accumulates) that the governmen...
02nd April 2009
At his inauguration, Obama declared that "What is required of us now is a new era of responsibility." That was about three weeks before signing a bill to spend a massive $800 billion in tax-payer money (plus interest that accumulates) that the governmen...
02nd February 2009
The cost of healthcare will continue to increase at a rate of least twice the rate of inflation, according to annual statistics collected by the National Coalition on Health Care. Experts project that Medicare funds will be extinguished by 2019, requiring...
28th January 2009
Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) are a key aspect of what is known as "consumer-driven healthcare", in which you the consumer - not your employer, the government, or an insurance company - are making the important decisions about your health coverage. When ...
21st January 2009
Health Savings Accounts are a key aspect of what is known as “consumer-driven healthcare”, in which you the consumer – not the insurance company, your employer, or the government – are making the primary decisions about your own healthcare. When y...
20th October 2008
The open enrollment period when you can sign up for a Medicare supplement insurance policy (more commonly known as a Medigap policy) lasts for only six months. If you do not enroll during this time period, the insurance company may be able to refuse you c...
16th October 2008
The Original Medicare Plan is a fee-for-service option that offers coverage for most health care services and only some prescription drugs. The insured can only go to medical facilities and see doctors that accept Medicare insurance. The individual bein...
