Certain politicians are saying that the Affordable Care Act is going to cause you to lose your health insurance. What a frightening thought! Fortunately, it simply isn’t true. In this blog, I will explain why the Affordable Care Act is not going to make you lose your current health insurance coverage. The difference between having health insurance coverage and being uninsured is huge! Those who have health insurance can afford to get preventative care, can see a doctor when they get sick, and can expect their health insurance company to help them pay for at least part of a hospital … Continue reading →

Consumer Reports has an article that appears in the March 2012 print edition of their magazine. The article describes, in great detail, the inadequacies of the coverage provided by mini-med health insurance plans. It also gives consumers tips about how to identify, and avoid, junk health insurance. A mini-med health insurance plan is a great example of what the health reform laws are trying to protect Americans from. This type of health insurance is typically offered to employees who work for large corporations (such as McDonalds). This insurance will cover up to $2,000 of expenses in a given year, for … Continue reading →