Shares of small and regional U.S. health insurers may rise in the coming months as they are increasingly viewed as takeout targets, even as the wild card of healthcare reform restrains any near-term consolidation. Three mid-sized health insurers that recently took steps to put troubles behind them are possible prey: Coventry Health Care Inc (CVH.N), [...]

Ohio health insurance premiums have been increasing at an alarming rate. Your Anthem Blue Cross, United HealthCare, Aetna or Medical Mutual premium has probably doubled over the last 4-6 years. And possibly, you rarely turn in claims, other than an occasional preventative visit or prescription. Reducing your Ohio health insurance rate can be accomplished by [...]

Affordable Pa health insurance plans are available. Sometimes, you just need an experienced broker to find the right plan for you. There are many factors that help determine which Pa health insurance plan will be right for you, including the type of coverage, the length of coverage and the monthly premium you are able to [...]

In general, there are two types of insurance agents – independent agents who write for more than one company and contract agents who represent a single company. Contact at least five different agents. Consider using an insurance broker who can help you comparison shop. Consider the agent’s office and professional staff. Ask for customer references [...]

Well, the truth is there isn’t one anymore; as of 1965 Blue Cross and Blue Shield became Bluecross Blueshield Health Insurance. Both entities had a longstanding historical stake in health insurance, and for providing health coverage to those who needed it. In fact, both Blue Cross and Blue Shield were created before 1942, making them [...]

“It sounds great, but I can’t go to that healthcare clinic—it’s not one of my PPO’s.” Does that term sound familiar? You may have heard a friend talking about preferred provider organizations, also known as PPO’s. A preferred provider organization is when either you or your employer receive discounted rates for using doctors from a [...]

In the last 10 years health insurance companies have gone through some tremendous changes, mostly due to the explosion of the Internet. Sure, health care prices are still rising, and in many cases this has made it difficult to find a medical coverage plan that isn’t a financial strain, but the Internet still provides the [...]

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