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Why Do Companies Offer Health Insurance to Employees?

There are plenty of companies that offer (at least some) of their workers an employer sponsored health insurance plan. Many have been doing so for decades. Why? It turns out that there are certain benefits that employers receive as a result of having insured workers. In the news lately, there have been some companies that openly stated that they will not be offering their workers an employer sponsored ealth plan. Right now, the majority of Americans who have health insurance coverage are able to afford it because it comes to them through their employer. It can be somewhat shocking to … Continue reading →

Does Your Health Plan Include Pet Insurance?

The majority of Americans who have health insurance are able to afford it because it come to them through their employer. Some employers are starting to include coverage for pet insurance. This can make it much easier for pet owners to take good care of their dogs and cats. It is absolutely vital that people have affordable health insurance coverage. Those that don’t have it either hold off getting the health care they need until a minor issue becomes a serious one, or they end up in debt from medical bills. Your employer sponsored health insurance can cover you, your … Continue reading →

Swiss Required to Buy Health Insurance Since 1996

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The individual mandate is, by far, the most complained about portion of the Affordable Care Act. As I write this blog, we are waiting to hear the Supreme Court’s ruling about it. Conversely, the Swiss government has required people to purchase health insurance since 1996. You probably haven’t heard about that, though, because the Swiss didn’t get outraged about it. In 1996, the Swiss government created federal laws that were designed to control the costs of health insurance and to ensure equitable coverage for everyone. One of the requirements that went into affect made all Swiss residents purchase health insurance … Continue reading →

Insurance Podcast Roundup – Week of June 25, 2012

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It is time, once again, for the weekly Insurance Podcast Roundup. This is where to find brand new episodes of podcasts that discuss issues related to insurance. It is a good way to keep informed about the changes to insurance that could affect the policies that protect your family. NPR released an episode of “Weekend Edition Sunday” on June 24, 2012. This episode is called “Countdown To The Supreme Court’s Ruling On Health Care”. This episode points out that the Supreme Court is very likely to issue its decision about the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act soon. It discusses … Continue reading →

Seasonal Firefighters Lack Health Insurance

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The firefighters who are battling the fires in Colorado right now don’t have health insurance coverage. They are considered to be seasonal workers, which means that they don’t qualify for federal employer sponsored health insurance. Lack of health insurance coverage can bankrupt families. Firefighters are modern day superheroes. They rush in to smoke filled areas and homes, and battle large fires. They do this to protect the lives of people who often are complete strangers to them. They risk their own lives in order to protect the homes and natural resources that are threatened by a forest fire. Seasonal firefighters … Continue reading →

Mourdock Said Employers Have Right to Exclude Cancer Coverage

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The Clark County News and Tribune had an interesting interview with Richard Mourdock. He is a Republican who will compete against Democrat Richard Lugar for the Indiana Senate seat. Mourdock said that employers have a right to offer health plans that exclude coverage for cancer. Either he chose his words poorly, or, he really believes that to be true. Richard Mourdock has served as the State Treasurer of Indiana since 2007. He was recently re-elected to that position. Mourdock is a Republican who is running against Democratic Representative Joe Donnelly, who is the incumbent senator for Indiana. The winner will … Continue reading →

Insurance Blog Week in Review – June 10 – 16, 2012

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Each week, the Insurance Blog Week in Review brings you a quick way to “ketchup” on all of the blogs that went up in the past seven days. There could be anywhere between twelve and fourteen blogs that appear here in a given week. What did you miss? Protest in Chicago Over Birth Control Mandate About 500 people attended a protest in Chicago to express their dissatisfaction about the federal requirement that employer sponsored health plans must cover birth control. Just One Ticket Can Raise Your Car Insurance Premiums Drive safe this Summer! You’d be surprised how much one traffic … Continue reading →

Employers are Ahead of the Health Insurance Laws

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Right now, the federal government doesn’t recognize same-sex marriages. However, a few states, and plenty of businesses, do recognize it when it comes to employer sponsored health insurance benefits. This is one situation where employers are ahead of the health insurance laws. The Defense of Marriage Act, or DOMA, was passed in 1996 and was signed into law by President Bill Clinton. It legally defines marriage as a union between one man and one woman. DOMA has been challenged many times. Right now, there are a few states that do recognize same-sex marriage. The Obama administration says that it will … Continue reading →

University of Pennsylvania Extends Insurance Coverage

The University of Pennsylvania, or Penn, has decided to extend their employer sponsored health insurance benefits to include coverage for gender reassignment surgery. This decision puts Penn among the schools who offer this type of coverage to their faculty and staff. A standard health insurance plan probably does not specifically cover the type of health care that a person who is transgendered might require. Triadic treatment includes sex reassignment surgery, hormone therapy, and mental health care. A person who requires triadic treatment is going to find it difficult to afford if it is not covered by their health insurance. Recently, … Continue reading →

Insurance Blog Week in Review – Week of February 19 – 25, 2012

Every week, there can be anywhere from twelve to fourteen different blogs appearing on the Insurance Blog. It can be difficult to keep track of them all. The Insurance Blog Week in Review is a quick and easy way to “ketchup” on the blogs that you missed. Desk FDR Used as Insurance Salesman Gets New Home Before Franklin D. Roosevelt became President of the United States, he spent a few years working as an insurance salesman. The desk that he used to use is being donated to the Franklin D. Roosevelt Library and Museum. The Insurance Podcast Roundup went up … Continue reading →