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Californians Bracing to Pay More For Health Care

Californians Bracing to Pay More For Health Care 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

It’s 2011 and healthcare costs continue to rise. California’s are bracing themselves for large increases in their medical insurance costs. Unfortunately, California is not the only state. The winds of…

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Single Payer System Takes Center Stage in Vermont

Single Payer System Takes Center Stage in Vermont 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

Looks like single payer healthcare coverage is very much alive in Vermont.  Even though the national public outcry over a single payer system, deemed as socialized medicine, is very much…

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Federal health care site arrived July 1

Federal health care site arrived July 1 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

Guess what became available July 1st 2010? A federal government website that gives consumers access to all the various health insurance plans. Eventually, the site will give consumers a list of…

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NEW REPORT: How Will The Affordable Care Act Affect 15 Million Uninsured Young Adults?

NEW REPORT: How Will The Affordable Care Act Affect 15 Million Uninsured Young Adults? 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

Here’s some good news! According to a recent report from The Commonwealth Fund, the majority of young adults uninsured in America could gain health insurance coverage by 2014.  Looks like…

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What's Happening To Your Health Plan?

What's Happening To Your Health Plan? 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

It’s open enrollment season regarding health plans and 2011 benefits. While no one is sure how the Patient Protection Affordable Care Act will play out, one thing is for certain…

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Health Insurers Plan Hikes

Health Insurers Plan Hikes 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

Expect more premium increases and greater out-of-pocket expenses beginning October 1st as insurers begin to roll out their plans to employers for January 1. Health insurers say they plan to…

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U.S. workers paying 14% more in health care costs

U.S. workers paying 14% more in health care costs 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

Looks like healthcare costs continue to rise. Is there any help for employees and consumers who are getting stuck with larger out-of-pocket expenses? The Star Ledger – on line Strained…

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Report: Health costs burden rests on workers’ shoulders

Report: Health costs burden rests on workers’ shoulders 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

It’s a fact, health care costs continue to increase.  Insurers are raising premiums while offering less comprehensive coverage. To complicate matters, many employers are putting price before quality when searching…

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Reform Could Accelerate Shift to High-Deductible Plans

Reform Could Accelerate Shift to High-Deductible Plans 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

There may be hope for consumer directed high deductible plans afterall. Read the following article to learn more. By Charlotte Huff, Workforce Week Magazine High-deductible plans, with or without an…

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Employers’ Medical Costs to Rise in 2011

Employers’ Medical Costs to Rise in 2011 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

Looks like medical costs are expected to trend well above inflation for 2011. In addition, consumer out-of-pocket costs have increased as employers continue to shift the cost onto employees. Medical…

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