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“Lift the lid on the argument over a government health program and you find this:

It is not an argument over whether the government should interest itself in health. There is a government health program now. The problem is how far should such a program, backed with government money and some government control, be allowed to go.”

Think this quote is recent? Think again, it comes from an article written in April 27, 1949, by James Harlow.

It is now 63 years later and America finds itself still facing the same dilemma with health care reform.

But how far did the federal government go when it comes to reform? Pre

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Eight Auto Insurance Discounts You May Be Missing Linda Rey You are probably looking for ways to cut a few dollars from your monthly budget, and the word of the day is discounts. If you enroll and qualify, you may find that you are able

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If you don’t know the correct way of making an insurance complaint, chances are that you will not get a resolution. There is a process that you must follow in order to get a satisfactory response from your insurance company.

Here is a step by step guide on how to register an insurance complaint:

1^st Step – The first step is to have a clear understanding of what your insurance policy does and does not cover you for. To be able to do this, you must read the policy document carefully and also read the exclusions. <

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While the goal of health care reform is to provide individuals the opportunity to get affordable coverage, many consumers with pre-existing conditions are finding themselves caught in an eligibility requirement.

One side effect of reform is a health insurance gap for some consumers. The health insurance gap is when a consumer no longer has group health insurance or qualifies for COBRA. They aren’t eligible for an individual policy cause they have pre-existing conditions. A

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As the end of the year approaches, not only is it the time to review your current employer’s health insurance options but also make sure you are getting the most out of you’re Flexible Savings Account (FSA).

Many employees opt for FSAs for the tax-free savings but these medical saving accounts have some limitations. First off, the funds in these accounts expire at the end of the year (some employers offer grace periods which gives employees more time to use the funds). Second, the funds can no longer be used on over-the-counter medications due to health care reform.

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What Your Grown Children Need to Know about Auto and Property Insurance By Linda Rey

Empty nester? Congratulations! You’ve done your job. You raised your children, and now they are going to start a new life away from home. But be aware that this situation creates a whole new dynamic on how to properly protect your family.

Your children may not be completely prepared or even terribly concerned about what type of insurance would be suitable in order to protect themselves and their belongings. Y

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