Health Insurance

The hiss of the COBRA insurance coverage

Submitted by carol on Mon, 08/27/2012 - 13:20
You may feel like taking a little break from your drab working life, or you may be willing to give up your present job to look for better opportunities. Either way, the group health insurance plan that had been protecting you all along, will be removed. That might leave you vulnerable, till the time you get a new job, and get covered by a new group health plan. In case you or any of your family members fall ill during the gap in coverage, you’ll have to bear the expenses of diagnosis, treatment and medical care on your own.

Mandatory health insurance – Is that too much to be bothered about?

Submitted by carol on Mon, 06/25/2012 - 11:56
Controversies have ruled over the US health care industry, since President Barack Obama turned the health care bill into a law. The federal health care reform requires every single individual to have health insurance by 2014, or else they will be penalized with additional tax. Republicans had flared up and challenged the decision, stating that such a step is unconstitutional.

Cancer insurance - Laying down the facts before you

Submitted by carol on Mon, 06/11/2012 - 12:20
Health is wealth. No one would realize the significance of this idiom better, than those who have been diagnosed with some critical illness like cancer. Cancer is a 'dread' disease that can snatch the sleep out of your nights. Besides, the cost for the treatment can literally make your family spend sleepless nights. It's no wonder that having a health insurance can let you have the peace of mind in such conditions. You'll know that at least you'll be able to continue the expensive treatment for the illness.

Assortment of Insurance Plans for Your Dental Care

Submitted by carol on Thu, 05/17/2012 - 12:09
The world always looks brighter from behind your smile. Dental insurance ensures that your smile remains in place. People often ignore the importance of dental insurance, as they think that regular brushing and flossing will be enough to keep their teeth in good health. However, it is always not the case. You might end up paying a hefty sum during dental accidents. Besides, one needs to have dental check-ups or cleaning done regularly, at least twice a year, to ensure that their teeth and gums are in proper condition.

5 Critical mistakes people make while purchasing insurance

Submitted by carol on Fri, 03/30/2012 - 09:02
Insurance is one of the most important part of our daily lives. It provides you with a safety net wherein your most important assets are protected against accidents and disasters. Most people usually consider buying insurance to gain additional security to cover for major life events like birth, death, marriage or substantial debt purchases. Insurance itself is a complicated product and people end up making certain critical mistakes while purchasing coverage. Moreover, people don’t realize they need insurance until its too late.

5 tips to minimizing health insurance costs

Submitted by carol on Fri, 02/17/2012 - 12:50
The rising cost of health care and supplemental services has rendered health insurance as one of the basic necessities of day to day life. The cost of medication, medical procedures and surgeries have become too much to bear for individuals. The increased cost of health care has thus led health insurance companies to review their policies, exclude options and raise their prices. Health insurance now is not as cheap as it used to be.

Diving insurance: Safety under the sea

Submitted by carol on Sat, 01/28/2012 - 15:24
Diving as an activity, sport or as part of a profession is very common throughout the world. It is an adventurous recreation for travelers as well as a highly rewarding job for professionals involved in deep sea mining or research work. The environment below the surface of the sea is not only beautiful but full of risks and hazards as well. The best way to go scuba diving safely on your next vacation is to get yourself covered with diving insurance. Why is diving insurance important? Diving is risky business. The entire underwater world is full of potential threats.

Reading the fine print: Insurance policy exclusions

Submitted by carol on Fri, 01/20/2012 - 13:09
Purchasing insurance is vital to cover losses resulting from unexpected events and accidents. Insurance products are designed to protect you, your family and your personal property. In case of a catastrophic event, the insurance company takes care of all the ensuing costs. Purchasing an insurance policy doesn’t cover each and every one of your losses by default. Never be under that misconception. Insurance companies list certain events and incidents which are not covered by their policy. These specific set of events and incidents are known as exclusions.