As we get deeper into the ramifications of health care reform, we’ve noticed more and more insurance companies pulling out of the market. We noted last week that American Enterprise Group, parent company to World Insurance and American Republic, closed its individual major medical insurance business. This is just the latest instance in which insurance … Read more »
Rising Health Insurance Costs Spoil Obama’s Claims
For months prior to the passing of health care reform, and almost every day since, we’ve heard claims from the Obama administration that the legislation would lower costs and provide affordable health insurance for all. But with each claim, more and more evidence has surfaced showing that the opposite is true. First it was just … Read more »
Don’t Forget Health Insurance When Considering Early Retirement
The prospect of early retirement sounds great. You’ll finally have time to do all those things you’ve always wanted to do, and you’ve been diligent about saving money to make it work. But what about health insurance? Securing affordable health insurance in your retirement years is one thing that many people forget. And there’s no … Read more »
State Workers Denied Texas Health Savings Accounts
Health savings accounts (HSAs) have surged in popularity in recent years and are the fastest growing health insurance option in the private market. It’s easy to see why, as health savings accounts put cost controls into the hands of consumers and offer many tax advantages. So why are they not an option for state workers? … Read more »
Plan Now for Your Small Business Health Insurance Costs
The health care landscape is in flux. Some health reforms have already been implemented, while most don’t go into effect until 2014. But businesses shouldn’t wait to take action. In order to provide affordable health insurance for your employees, it’s best to begin planning now for how these changes might impact your company. “There are … Read more »
