Tag: Plans

New Health Plans Offer Twists on Existing Options, With a Dose of ‘Buyer Beware’

November 7, 2021 Sharika Soukup

Julie Appleby, Kaiser Health News Trendy-looking websites promise convenience and freedom from networks, at far less than the cost of traditional health insurance. “Welcome to insurance that’s finally fair,” says one, in bold lettering. “Take care of your health with one easy app,” says another. It’s all part of shopping for health coverage in 2021….

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Big rate hikes coming in 2022 for some Michigan health insurance plans

October 26, 2021 Sharika Soukup

State regulators have approved significant health insurance rate increases for 2022 that are said to reflect recent pent-up demand for medical procedures and services that people put off because of earlier COVID-19 surges. The increases OK’d by the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services take effect Jan. 1 and will average 7.1% for small group plans — businesses and organization with 50 or fewer employees…

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Best Pet Insurance Companies & Plans 2021

October 19, 2021 Sharika Soukup

Anyone who has ever taken a sick or injured pet to the vet knows how expensive veterinary care can be. It’s in those sorts of situations where having a financial safety net to fall back on can be most helpful. It’s also in those situations where you shouldn’t have to decide between the health of…

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Insurance Focused on Virtual Visits? The Pros and Cons of a New Twist in Health Plans

October 18, 2021 Sharika Soukup

Julie Appleby, Kaiser Health News At the height of the covid-19 pandemic, people often relied on telemedicine for doctor visits. Now, insurers are betting that some patients liked it enough to embrace new types of health coverage that encourages video visits — or outright insists on them. Priority Health in Michigan, for example, offers coverage…

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