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Federal Health Insurance Plans for Kids
Federal health insurance plans for kids include Medicaid and CHIP.kids image by Marzanna Syncerz from Fotolia.comThe federal government partners with each state to provide health insurance for children who meet the eligibility guidelines. Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance...
Heath Insurance Alternatives
Health insurance alternatives exist for those who are unable to obtain coverage.doctor at work image by TEMISTOCLE LUCARELLI from Fotolia.comWhile many people have health insurance coverage through their employer, the unemployed, self-employed, and others find it difficult to obtain...
How to File for Medicaid in Florida
If you live in Florida and need help paying for doctor visits, prescription drugs and other health care services, you may be eligible for Medicaid or medical assistance. You must file an application with the Department of Children and Families (DCF) in order to be considered for Medicaid. Your Medic
Buying Health Insurance Vs the Paying the Penalty: Doing the Math
Unsure whether to buy health insurance or pay the penalty for being uninsured? Figure out how each choice affects your budget and medical expenses.
How to Get Insurance to Approve a Massage
Alternative therapy is gaining respect in the medical community. People get massages to relieve pain, rehabilitate sports injuries, reduce stress, increase relaxation, address anxiety and depression and aid general wellness. Not all health insurance companies include massage therapy in their benefit
Health Insurance Facts & Figures
Health insurance in the United States has become a major problem. Millions of Americans are uninsured due to high health-care costs and employers increasingly cutting employee health plans due to soaring premiums. Having health insurance increases the likelihood of early detection of major condition
Low Cost Drugs - Ten Ways to Save Money on Your Medications
Save on the cost of drugs by following these 10 recommendations. You can find cheap drugs or less-expensive alternatives by taking charge of your healthcare.
The Lowdown on Upcoding—What It Is &How It Works
Learn what upcoding is and how it impacts your medical bills. See examples of upcoding in a hospital bill and in a doctor’s bill.
Health Insurance Basics
People have nowadays come face to face with the ultima feeling of financial insecurity. Whether it is because of the current economy or because of the rapidly changing times, one thing remains certain: there is ...
OASIS C Set for Implementation January 2010
The OASIS C rollout is planned for January 2010, but the explanatory and training material won't be available any time soon. The new OASIS will also require you to look back over the episode of ...
Who Needs a Health Insurance?
"I am young and healthy, why do you think I would ever need a Health Insurance?" sparked a frowning Sunita when approached by an Insurance agent to take a Comprehensive Health Insurance Cover. The agent ...
Determining Best Mediclaim Policy
The internet fetches you dozens of search results the moment you type Best Mediclaim Policy. The best policy is easier said than finding one. Health insurance has become very vital in today's time offering you ...
How To Get Cheap Health Insurance
Health insurance is one of those things that everyone on Earth should have-in theory. Unfortunately, many of us lack health insurance for a simple yet significant reason: we can't afford it. But do you know ...
Choosing the Right Mediclaim Policy
There's no one that can deny that a good health is the best kind of wealth to have. Especially when medical bills are skyrocketing along with everything else. But you never know when your health ...
How to Order a Copy of a Virginia Birth Certificate
If you are in need of a certified copy of your birth certificate, you may contact the Office of Vital Records to receive one. The Virginia Department of Health website has information on obtaining a birth certificate copy. You will need write a brief letter with information on the birth certificate
The Rights Under COBRA to Replace Health Insurance
The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act, or COBRA, establishes a means for employees to continue health coverage when terminated from an eligible employer. Each eligible employee has the right of up to 18 months of continued health care coverage. An employee can extend this window for up
The Purpose of Physician Extenders
When patients are sick, they don't always get an appointment with their doctor. Many will see a nurse practitioner or a physician assistant. These medical practitioners -- known as "physician extenders" -- play a vital role in health care today.
Advantages & Disadvantages of Primary Health Care
Learn about the advantages and disadvantages of primary care.Doctor image by Monika 3 Steps Ahead from Fotolia.comPrimary health care began after the Alma-Ata international conference in 1978. The Alma-Ata Conference was an international conference in which government leaders worldwide...
How to Apply for Long-Term Medicaid in Virginia
Long-term Medicaid helps many Virginia residents with low incomes pay for health care, including children, the elderly, the disabled, pregnant women and parents of young children. Medicaid covers a number of medical services, including hospitalization, visits to doctors or clinics, prenatal care, me
Care and Assistance Benefits for Veterans
The U.S. Veterans Administration has many available programs of care and assistance for military retirees, including healthcare, education, job assistance, home placement, prescriptions, vocational rehabilitation, and help for spouses and dependents of veterans. The Recovery Act of 2009...