The cost of going without health insurance will be any penalty assessed plus the cost of medical services that might be needed. A truly debilitating disease will force him to liquidate his assets and enter the MediCal system.
California Health Insurance
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The ultimate in being responsible, seeking funds for health insurance
Truly, this gentleman has been and wants to be fully responsible for his health insurance. It has to be a humbling experience to discuss your medical and financial situation on camera to total strangers.
Farm Bill to insure vegetables not children
If the ACA is repealed those people may have no insurance to cover their hospital bills but the farmers who grew the spinach would be covered for their loss in subsequent sales.
Stand up for religious freedom and women’s rights
It is sad that the “Stand Up For Religious Freedom” organization has twisted the meaning of religious freedom to organize against women’s health.
Podcast interview with Kevin Knauss by Ted Bauer, All In A Day’s Work
He was faced with two forks in the road: go into health insurance or … enter the clergy. (Kind of different, no?) He chose health insurance. He also has a ridiculously awesome laugh, which you’ll hear during the segment.
Aetna blames American obesity for driving up healthcare costs
As if to point a finger at the American consumer Aetna mentioned, “And at least a third of the American population is obese, a condition that drives up health spending.”
Hospitals offer cash discounts. Do health insurance companies receive the same discounts?
How do we know the insurance companies aren’t getting the same cash discount? If the hospital accepts $500 from the patient to satisfy the bill, has the plan member they really met their deductible?
Health insurer hoping to see profits with contact lense purchase
Wellpoint, parent company of Anthem Blue Cross in California, announced on June 4, 2012, that it had entered into an agreement to purchase 1-800-CONTACTS, the largest direct-to-consumer retailer of contact lenses in the U.S.
Maternity coverage for men?
If men could become pregnant would maternity coverage have been included as covered benefit years ago?
Western Health Advantage announces new individual plans in northern California region
Western Health Advantage (WHA), a regional HMO serving the greater Sacramento region, introduced 3 new individual health insurance plans for their service area in northern California. Up until this time, WHA has focused solely on the small and large group market. Their individual plans will reflect their existing network of hospitals and doctors.
