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Individual Health Insurance Mandate

By Lara Skeats - Last updated: Friday, February 11, 2011

Share Health care reform has left many consumers questioning exactly how the individual health insurance mandate is going to work and more importantly how it’s going to affect them.  Ezra Klein on WashtingtonPost.com gives some details in his article “How Does the Individual Mandate Work”. This mandate for health insurance requires that all individuals who [...]

Homeowners urged to beware under-insurance

By Angus McGrath - Last updated: Friday, February 11, 2011

Specialist home insurer Hiscox has urged homeowners to ensure that their home contents insurance is up to date and affords them appropriate levels of protection. Recent years have seen the value of gold and platinum rise, and with Valentine’s Day rapidly approaching couples up and down the country will doubtlessly buy one another expensive gifts [...]

Health Insurance Abroad

By Lara Skeats - Last updated: Thursday, February 10, 2011

Travellers need health insurance to financial assistance in case of a medical emergency while abroad. Health insurance abroad or travel insurance are designed to cover the insured for hospitalization expenses or for outpatient treatments during one’s travel period. Since the domestic health insurance plan cannot be valid while abroad, travellers can purchase health insurance abroad. [...]

Free Health Care for LA Students

By Lara Skeats - Last updated: Sunday, February 6, 2011

Share The new superintendent of the Los Angeles school district, John Deasy, is calling for free health, dental, and eye care for any students in need.  Considering this is the 2nd largest school district in the nation, it’s huge news and a big step for a student health insurance quote.  According to the article “New [...]

Chicago Needs Low Cost Dental Care

By Lara Skeats - Last updated: Monday, January 31, 2011

Thousands of Cook County residents on Medicaid or uninsured face the tough challenge of paying for expensive dental care in the Chicago area.  According to the article “Need for Low-Cost Dental Care in Cook County Far Exceeds Services” by Monifa Thomas on SunTimes.com, The Bridge to Healthy Smiles campaign has pushed for access to quality [...]