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How the Candidates Compare on Medicare – Romney/Ryan

The first debate of the 2012 Presidential Election is over. It is vital that everyone become an informed voter, and understand exactly how each candidate stands on important issues. Here is some information to help you understand what Obama and Romney plan to do with Medicare. As we get closer to the election, you are going to hear a whole lot of misinformation about exactly what each candidate is intending to do. This is the Insurance blog, so I am going to focus on what the Romney/Ryan plan is for Medicare. (Another blog will have information about the Obama/Biden plan … Continue reading →

Romney Doesn’t Want Insurers to Cover Pre-Existing Conditions

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Mitt Romney has some rather controversial ideas about health insurance. He is strongly opposed to the idea of health insurance companies being banned from refusing to cover people with pre-existing conditions. This is one of the most popular parts of the Affordable Care Act. It is no secret that Mitt Romney wants to repeal, or replace, the entire Affordable Care Act. This is pretty much the same concept that most, if not all, Republicans are shouting about this political season. It is a bit odd to hear Mitt Romney talk about how much he wants to get rid of the … Continue reading →

Insurance Blog Week in Review – Week of March 12 – 17, 2012

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The Insurance Blog will get anywhere between twelve and fourteen different blogs added to it each week. It can be hard to keep up with them all. The Insurance Blog Week in Review is a great way to “ketchup” on whatever you missed. This week has a lot about my own, personal, attempts to find affordable health insurance. ABS Insurance has Tips for St. Patrick’s Day ABS has a few tips that can help you avoid having to make a car insurance claim on St. Patrick’s Day. Their advice would be helpful for pretty much any holiday that includes a … Continue reading →

Romney Turns 65 – Says No to Medicare

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Mitt Romney, one of the Republican candidates who hopes to become the Republican nominee for the 2012 Presidential election, is turning 65. He is now eligible to sign up for Medicare, but he is choosing not to do so at this time. That isn’t the choice most Americans would make. Medicare is a public form of health insurance. In order to be come eligible for Medicare, you have to be an American citizen, and you have to turn 65 years of age. You will automatically receive your Medicare card in the mail three months before your 65th birthday. Ideally, you … Continue reading →