Michigan politicians have adopted a “nothing to see here” attitude in explaining away their mishandling of the sale of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. But trust me, there is plenty to see — and fear. If you are a BCBSM policyholder, the Senate-adopted plan denies you dividends in the new mutual company and strips…
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Category Archives: Health Insurance
Free contraception for women, and other women’s health benefits, start today under the new healthcare law
Beginning today, up to 47 million women may be eligible to get free access to preventive health care services as that provision of President Barack Obama’s Affordable Care Act goes into effect. Some of the services that will now be covered include: Well-woman visits, including an annual check-up for adult women to get recommended preventive…
Supreme Court Upholds Healthcare Law
By a 5-4 vote, the Supreme Court upheld healthcare law. http://news.blogs.cnn.com/2012/06/28/how-will-supreme-court-rule-on-health-care-law/?hpt=hp_t1
Doctors limit new Medicare patients
Are you a soon-to-be retiring Baby Boomer and about to receive Medicare? Your chances at being able to see a doctor may just have decreased. “The number of doctors refusing new Medicare patients because of low government payment rates is setting a new high, just six months before millions of Baby Boomers begin enrolling in…
Insurance industry fights against “mental health parity” laws
Passed in 2008, mental health parity laws were supposed to end the disparate insurance coverage between physical illnesses and mental health issues. For example, if a person has health insurance through their employer, that person may only have to pay a small copay to see a doctor for a checkup or illness. However, if that…
Raymond A. Harris records radio program on the effects of healthcare reform on small business
Last night I recorded a radio show on the effects of the healthcare reform bill on small business. In a week or so, the show will be broadcast on www.mientertainment.biz and www.talklansing.net and will also be available in podcast format. Will also be syndicated to various local radio stations in Michigan.
Consumers Guide To Health Reform – Kaiser Health News
The link goes to the Kaiser website that lists comprehensive information on the health care reform. http://www.kaiserhealthnews.org/Stories/2010/March/22/consumers-guide-health-reform.aspx
New Government Disability Web Page Launched
The U.S. Department of Labor this week launched Disability.gov, a redesigned federal Web site that connects the more than 50 million Americans with disabilities to thousands of trusted resources on disability-related issues, programs and services. Formerly known as DisabilityInfo.gov, the site has been completely redesigned and updated with new social media tools, such as a…
Medicaid v Private Insurance for the Poor Uninsured
This article attempts to explain the different arguments for expanding Medicaid to cover the poor uninsured versus providing vouchers for private insurance: http://www.kaiserhealthnews.org/Stories/2009/July/01/Medicaid.aspx
