5/16/2012 7:16:33 PM
Individual health insurance plans can be an expense that is challenging to factor into the family budget. However, the-out-of pocket expenses you might incur without the coverage could cause a much bigger budget problem for you in the long term.
5/11/2012 11:16:23 AM
Massachusetts House leaders released a major proposal to curb health care costs, calling for new limits on the fees charged by hospitals and doctors. It also calls for creation of an independent agency to monitor medical spending.
5/11/2012 11:13:58 AM
Massachusetts is expected to take up legislation that would overhaul how doctors, hospitals and other providers are paid. The payment-reform bill is expected to include many incentives for hospitals to accept global payments or a flat fee for all the care delivered for a specific person or group of people.
5/7/2012 10:50:50 AM
There are so many insurance products out there, and it can be very difficult to sift through and decide what you really need and don’t need.
5/4/2012 6:21:21 AM
Your insurance needs can change as your life changes, so you need to stay on top of any adjustments you need to make, particularly with individual health insurance plans.
4/25/2012 6:40:16 AM
One thing that has emerged throughout the period of the GFC and beyond is the importance of good financial planning.
4/20/2012 5:42:11 AM
The health care reform in the US has brought many things about health care into sharp focus, even for people who had previously opted out of the discussion altogether.
4/11/2012 5:34:46 AM
With continued cutbacks expected in Medicare in the years ahead, the future for many is uncertain. The oldest of the baby boomer generation are approaching retirement while struggling with work, health issues, and caring for an aging parent. Studies show baby boomers are the largest group of caregivers.
4/11/2012 5:32:08 AM
With the Supreme Court not set to deliver its ruling on the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) until June, pundits and politicians on both sides have worked furiously to square any potential result against the political impact it could have in November.
4/9/2012 11:53:59 AM
Many people ask themselves if they really need life insurance, possibly in the first instance, because it means a regular payment to keep up with premiums. A better question to ask, really, is, “can I afford not to have life insurance?”