News
Health insurance changes often. These news tips help keep you up to date with the latest trends and the information you need to make the best purchase decisions.
Top Stories
- Primer on health insurance shopping - part of the young adult education series
- Consumer complaints about short term medical insurance - complaints about STM have risen sharply in recent years; not because the insurance is any different but because of the change in online buyer experience.
- Rational health insurance for young adults - a political editorial commenting on a bizarre proposal in South Carolina
- Eligibility for short term medical insurance - this news release summarizes the five eligibility requirements for this type of low cost health insurance.
- Length of short term medical insurance - policies typically range from 1 month to 36 months but it is possible to increase the total length of coverage at minimal cost by following these state rules.
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Worldwide medical costs set to increase in 2008 -
February 6. 2008 - A survey of 84 insurance companies worldwide indicates that medical inflation has now become a worldwide issue for employers. -
Presidential Candidates' positions on short term medical
insurance
February 5, 2008 - Of the top five presidential candidates, only one would significantly change the role of short term medical insurance in the U.S. -
Why are Americans Uninsured?
January 20, 2008 - The latest U.S. census data indicates that the majority of Americans could easily obtain replacement health insurance if this was a financial priority. -
No rate increases at IMG
December 20, 2007 - International Medical Group (IMG) announced that it will not raise rates for 2008 for its most popular "Patriot" line of international medical insurance products. Rates for 2007 remain effective until March 31, 2008. This is an unusual move in an industry that has become accustomed to frequent rate increases due to medical inflation. The lower rates can be "locked in" for up to a year for those who apply before the rate increase deadline. -
Companion Life Introduces Amigo Medical
December 20, 2007 - Amigo Short Term Medical Insurance, a new low cost major medical insurance is available in most states in English and Spanish.