It’s Time to Hold the Line on Insurance Rates
July 30, 2010 by Mary Mancini
Filed under Consumer Protections, Healthcare, Recent Blog Posts
On July 22, the Tennessean ran a news story about a Consumers Union report that revealed that health insurance companies were stockpiling large amounts of cash while raising premiums. One of the companies highlighted was Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee. This week, the Tennessean asked for TNCA’s comment: Last week, Consumers Union, the nonprofit [...]
New Health Insurance Plans to Provide Free Preventive Care
July 19, 2010 by Mary Mancini
Filed under Healthcare, Recent Blog Posts
Last week the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services announced that any new health plans beginning on or after September 23, 2010 “must cover preventive services that have strong scientific evidence of their health benefits.” In addition, copayments, coinsurance or deductible for these services have been eliminated. Examples of what’s covered: routine vaccinations, pediatrician [...]
Tennesseans: Take Control of Your Healthcare at HealthCare.gov
July 5, 2010 by Mary Mancini
Filed under Healthcare, Recent Blog Posts
At the end of June the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services launched Healthcare.gov, “the first website to collect both public and private health insurance options across the nation in a single place.” It’s a one-stop website to find our tons of info to find insurance options, get prevention tips, compare care quality, and [...]
