Once a week, the Insurance Blog Week in Review brings you a fast way to “ketchup” on all the blogs that were posted here in the past seven days. There can be anywhere between twelve and fourteen blogs that appear. What did you miss?
A Brief Comparison of Health Care Plans
Obama’s plan includes coverage for adults and children who have a pre-existing condition. Romney’s plan includes coverage for people who have a pre-existing condition – but only if they have had continuous health insurance coverage.
The Insurance Podcast Roundup went up on June 25, 2012. This week, I’d like to point out an episode of the Pet Insurance Podcast. A reader of the blog of that podcast shares his story about changing pet insurance companies when his dog was ten years old.
IIHS Says July 4th is Deadliest Driving Day for Teens
Parents of teens who can drive might want to remind their teen how to drive safely this week. Another option is to take away the keys, and drive your teen to the fireworks display yourself.
Flood Insurance Bill Delayed by Unrelated Amendment
The Senate was ready to vote on a very important flood insurance bill. There was a deadline on it that was coming up soon. Then, Senator Rand Paul decided to add an amendment to it that had something to do with abortion. The unrelated amendment caused the flood insurance bill to be delayed.
Still No Luck With Medicare Part B
My husband is eligible for Medicare Part B. He applied within the right time frame. He hasn’t been approved for it yet, though, because Social Security lost the form he sent to them.
Representative Lois Capps Concerned about ACA Ruling
Representative Lois Capps expressed concern about the negative things that could happen if the Affordable Care Act was declared unconstitutional.
Swiss Required to Buy Health Insurance Since 1996
In 1996, the Swiss government started requiring its people to purchase health insurance. You probably haven’t heard about it, because the Swiss didn’t freak out about it in the way that so many Americans did.
Supreme Court Health Care Ruling – Just the Facts
The Supreme Court decided that the Affordable Care Act was constitutional, and will stand. This blog has just the facts about the ruling, the court cases, and how each Justice voted.
Comments About the Supreme Court Decision on ACA
Here is a quick roundup of comments about the Supreme Court’s decision about the Affordable Care Act made by House Speaker John Boehner, Mitt Romney, and President Barack Obama.
Using My New Health Insurance For the First Time
I have been sick this week, and required a visit to my doctor. Fortunately, I have health insurance coverage now. There was a big difference in price between when I was uninsured, and now that I have health insurance coverage.
How Much is My Co-Pay?
If you just got new health insurance, you might not know how much your co-pay is. This blog shows you several ways to find out.
Differing Views on the ACA Ruling
This blog has comments about the Supreme Court’s ruling on the Affordable Care Act, made by California politicians. I included comments from Representative Lois Capps, Representative Kevin McCarthy, and Abel Maldonado.
You Won’t Lose Your Health Insurance
Despite what some politicians would have you believe, you won’t actually lose your health insurance as a result of the Affordable Care Act. I explain why in this blog.
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