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2012 U.S. Member Health Plan Study
Anticipating the impact of healthcare reform, nearly four in 10 health plan members with employee-sponsored insurance say they would shop for coverage through a health insurance exchange if they had the opportunity, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2012 U.S. Member Health Plan Study.
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Just Do It For Your Kids
Today's youth are far more likely to be found in front of the television or the computer screen, or at a fast food spot, than they are elevating their heart rates in sport or exercise.
According to the U.S. Center for Disease Control, poor fitness, inactivity and bad diet are contributing to increasing juvenile obesity. Since 1980, the percentage of children who are overweight has doubled. -
Medicare Part D Tips
Medicare Part D provides individuals 65 years of age and older, as well as individuals with disabilities, a comprehensive prescription drug benefit program. This program is the most significant improvement to senior healthcare in 40 years. The Medicare Part D prescription drug program includes an open enrollment period that begins November 15, 2006 and ends on December 31.
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10 Ways to Save on Health Insurance
With the wide variety of health insurance plans available, choosing the lowest cost option should not be the only factor influencing your decision. Instead, you should look for a plan that fits the needs of your and your family. After selecting a plan, there are ways to save on your health insurance costs. Here are 10 Tips to Save on health insurance.
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Breaking the Code
Highest Ranking Health Care Plans Focus on Member Communications
Health care plans offer frustratingly uneven levels of performance across the country. Recognized brands and associations can deliver widely varying customer satisfaction across the different regions they serve. That lack of service consistency poses real challenges to national businesses and their employees. -
Health Plans-Whats The Difference?
All health plans are not created equal. And there's no rule of thumb for which ones are good and which ones aren't. The best plan for one person may not work at all for another. The best plan for you will depend on just what kind of health care you need, whether you have family members and what their needs are, and a few other personal factors.
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How Much Is Too Much?
Are you a slave to the computer screen? If so, you could be not only missing out on some important aspects of learning and living, but also harming your health. And that goes double for children.
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Medicare Part D Tips -
The Medicare Part D prescription drug program includes an open enrollment period that begins November 15, 2006 and ends on December 31. To aid you in making an informed decision, J.D. Power and Associates has conducted the 2006 Medicare Part D Beneficiary Satisfaction Study among more than 5,000 beneficiaries to identify the factors that are most important to them.
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Number Of Uninsured Americans On The Rise
According the latest U.S. Census data, the number of Americans without health insurance increased by 1.4 million in 2003. 45 million Americans, or 15.6 percent of the population, lacked health insurance in 2003 (up from nearly 44 million and 15.2 percent in 2002). The U.S. Census Bureau also reported that the total number of people covered by employer-based health insurance declined by more than 1 million.
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Medicare-What It Covers, What It Doesnt and How to Enroll
Medicare is a federal health insurance program for people aged 65 or older. The Social Security Administration handles Medicare eligibility and enrollment. You can contact the Social Security Administration at 800-772-1213 to enroll in Medicare or to ask questions about whether you are eligible.
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Memorial Hospital Recognized for Excellence
Memorial Hospital Recognized for Providing Outstanding Inpatient and Cardiovascular Experiences
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The Valley Hospital Recognized for Excellence
The Valley Hospital Recognized for Providing an Outstanding Inpatient Experience for a Ninth Consecutive Time and an Outstanding Emergency Department Experience for a Second Consecutive Time
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Generic or Name-Brand Drugs: Which Should I Choose?
Some name-brand prescription and non-prescription drugs have less-expensive generic equivalents. You can often buy a drug under its brand name, or purchase the same drug under its chemical name, and save as much as 50%, depending upon the specific medicine.
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How to Save On Prescription Drugs
Not all health plans provide adequate coverage for prescription medications. This issue can become worse (and more persistent) as a person ages.
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10 Facts About the Affordable Care Act
Some of the provisions of the Affordable Care Act are open to interpretation, and some of them might change over time, but below are some general basics.