Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Health Care Issues: Shopping for Insurance


By Erica Werner
posted by Jameel Murray

A look at key issues in the nation's health care debate:

THE ISSUE: Is there an easier, more transparent way for consumers to shop for health insurance?

THE POLITICS: Most Americans under age 65 get insurance coverage through their employers. Small employers, however, increasingly find policies unaffordable. And for the approximately 18 million Americans who buy their own insurance plans, it can be a baffling experience to wade through or even understand competing offers. People who buy their own policies risk paying higher rates or being denied coverage for their health history.

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2 comments:

  1. I totally agree with this article. I myself was very confusing when I was deciding on what health insurance to get. I remember during my freshman year, SU forced me to get Blue Cross and it was so much more expensive than the one I'm getting now. I bet they pay SU tons of money for incentive.
    Quang Nguyen

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  2. Yea they definitely do as with everything else at this school

    Jameel

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