It had been reported last week that New York health insurance providers are proposing to increase their premiums and they are fighting so hard to keep the details hidden from public knowledge even as officials and consumers are urging them to make this information available to the public. Providers have reasoned that divulging the details […]

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The New York State Department of Health has issued a warning to the public last week to take precautionary measures against disease carrying mosquitoes. The presence of mosquitoes in New York was triggered by the recent flooding in various parts of New York. The harm that mosquitoes can bring should not be taken lightly. Maggie […]

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) aims to make health insurance available to every American. Because of this, states are mandated to set up their own health care exchange. If not, the federal government will set up the exchange for them. Health insurance exchanges will allow residents to clearly see their health insurance options through a […]

The Health Care Reform has added the new Medicaid health home option. This program is aimed at addressing the medical and insurance needs of people with chronic conditions that require long-term care. The program wants to address the difficulty that low-income individuals with chronic conditions face about the cost and coordination of care. Medicaid Health […]

Since the health care reform was signed into law in March 2010, a lot of speculations had come out as to what we could expect will happen to the self employed health insurance system. This adds to the uncertainties that self employed individuals face. But as time passes and some provisions have already been established, […]

Children are one of the people who need regular medical attention from recommended booster shots to regular check-ups. Parents who are struggling with providing their kids with health insurance coverage are also having a dilemma whether to have their kids covered in their policy (which drives up their premium rate) or to apply for a […]

Where do you turn to for a New York health insurance coverage if you are a senior? Senior citizens – those aged 65 and older usually get their health insurance from Medicare. Medicare is a federal health insurance program that provides health insurance coverage to citizens at least 65 years old. There is no income […]

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act has required medical and insurance providers as well as employers to make a way for consumers to easily understand their health insurance options. The health insurance information should be done in a way that any average American could comprehend what each health and insurance plan is about and […]

If you are a New York state resident and are looking for a New York health insurance option, you might want to consider Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield. Excellus is a health insurance company operating throughout New York. Their main headquarters is in Rochester, NY but they have a headquarters in each region: Central New […]