Insights Column 11.22.2011
Paid sick days
It’s that time of year—flu season is in full swing. And when we get sick, we know that it is important to stay home from work to speed our recovery and prevent spreading our…
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Insights Column 11.18.2011
Celebrate National Caregivers Month
November is National Caregivers Month—a time to recognize and celebrate caregivers for their important role in our lives. There are professional caregivers, but there are also about 52 million unpaid caregivers—spouses, mothers, fathers, sons,…
Insights Column 11.16.2011
Speak up at a listening session on health insurance coverage!
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is holding 10 regional listening sessions throughout the country about what benefits health plans should be required to cover as part of an “essential benefits…
Insights Column 11.11.2011
A Big Week in the Courts for Health Care, Especially for Medicaid
This week is shaping up to be an important one in the legal battle over the Affordable Care Act. Tuesday's decision from the DC Circuit Court of Appeals is a big win for supporters of the…
Insights Column 11.10.2011
New Consumer Right to Health Coverage Information at Stake
If you struggle to understand what your health insurance policy covers and how much you will have to pay for medical care under your plan, you are not alone. Most Americans who have coverage…
Insights Column 11.03.2011
American households $1,571 better off thanks to reform
Many American families are struggling during this economic downturn. But even before the recession hit, families were having a hard time keeping up with increasing health care costs. Over the past two decades, premiums…
Fact Sheet 11.01.2011
Talking Turkey
The Affordable Care Act will help people of all ages. Among the many benefits, Americans will have access to affordable, more comprehensive health insurance; peace of mind knowing they can’t be denied coverage due…
Insights Column 10.31.2011
How drinking water can decrease tooth decay
When people hear the words “health care” they often think of doctors, hospitals, and prescription drugs. But what many people don’t realize is that the health of your teeth and mouth are just as important…
Insights Column 10.27.2011
Blue Shield refunds millions to customers
In a time when sky-high insurance premiums are the norm, Blue Shield customers have received some good news. The California-based nonprofit health insurer announced last Thursday that it will return $295 million to its…
Insights Column 10.25.2011
“The company my husband worked for was closing”
This past August, my husband, Don, brought home bad news—the company he worked for was closing. We would have to rethink our plans for health care coverage. We had a similar conversation last year…