Understanding what health insurance does and does not cover

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Insurance doesn’t cover everything Health insurance is often a controversial issue. From criticism of for-profit insurance companies to new laws that are having a dramatic impact on how health care works, it can be difficult to understand exactly what is and is not covered by a typical insurance policy. Without an understanding of what insurance companies do and do not cover, you could be placing yourself at serious financial risk. It should be noted that no single insurance company provides coverage for all diseases. While insurers in the U.S. are…

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Sebelius issues tips for holiday health insurance shopping

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Sebelius attempts to mitigate consumer frustration by drawing attention to other options Kathleen Sebelius, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, has been attempting to provide some levity to offset the frustration consumers have been experiencing with the federal government’s health insurance exchange network. As the holiday season gains momentum, Sebelius notes that shopping for insurance coverage online could mitigate some of the stresses associated with the season. The initiative is meant to highlight alternatives to purchasing insurance coverage through the federal exchange that do not involve using…

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