Tag Archives: Insurance

Save Money on Insurance for Young Adults

Posted on December 25, 2010 by admin

Do you have adult children who lack health insurance? One provision of the 2010 health reform bill requires insurance companies to allow young adults to stay on their parents’ health insurance plan up to their 26th birthday. The U.S. Department … Continue reading →

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Other people’s money – Unpopular positions – Part 1

Posted on October 25, 2010 by admin

Image via Wikipedia   As long as we’re all spending other people’s money, health care spending will never decrease. Why bother to ask the price of a CAT scan if you’re not the one paying? So what if an MRI … Continue reading →

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Save money by negotiating charges

Posted on October 14, 2010 by admin

Image via Wikipedia   It’s one thing to think your doctor charges too much.   It’s another to know what doctors charge, on average. Did you know doctors are not permitted to compare fees?  The fear is this might lead … Continue reading →

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Save money on health reform

Posted on October 4, 2010 by admin

How will the Affordable Care Act of 2010 benefit currently uninsured individuals ages 19 to 29?  For starters, as of September 2010, young adults can remain on their parents’ health insurance up to age 26, even if they are married.  … Continue reading →

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