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New Smaller 2011 Rate Increases announced by BCBSNC

August 19th, 2010 · No Comments

For Immediate Release August 19, 2010

BCBSNC Requests Smaller 2011 Rate Increases for Individual Customers
70 percent of Blue Advantage/Blue Options HSA members would see rate changes less than 10 percent; including almost 28,000 customers who would see rate decreases
Chapel Hill, NC

– Today Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (BCBSNC) filed a [...]

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Short Term Insurance Keeps Health Care Affordable During Your Transition

August 8th, 2010 · 1 Comment

One of the unfortunate effects of the economic difficulties experienced across the world has been the massive loss of jobs.More people than ever have found themselves transitioning between jobs. But just because your employment status changes does not mean your need for health care does. While you may have opted for COBRA coverage, you might [...]

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Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plans

July 6th, 2010 · No Comments

Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plans
Medicare Part D: What’s it?
Medicare’s prescription drug program was created because of the Medicare Prescription Drug, Enchancment and Modernization Act of 2003 (MMA). Although the Act was written into legislation in 2003, Medicare eligible people did not start enrollment into these plans till January 1, 2006. This plan [...]

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What Is Medicare Advantage?

July 6th, 2010 · No Comments

Another perplexing area for people who are about to qualify for Medicare is the set of applications known as Medicare Benefit Plans. Often instances these programs are referred to as Part C. Medicare Advantage plans are authorised by Medicare and offered by contract by private insurers. Household names like Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Protect, [...]

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Cheaper Health Insurance - Useful Tips To Save Cash On Health Premiums

May 29th, 2010 · No Comments

The truth is looking for a health arrange is less complicated than that of pushing a cart within the grocery store. Simply like taking a visit in an exceedingly grocery store, you usually hunt for cheaper things that suit your needs. The identical concept applies when looking for cheaper health insurance.
The key to finding [...]

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