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Health Matters: What’s a young person to do when parents’ insurance ends?(1)
Q: I’m 23 years old and can no longer be covered by my parents’ health plan. I have to get my own insurance and I don’t understand the underwriting process. Can you give me some ideas how to start shopping?…
Obstacles to health insurance
Q. I applied for an individual medical insurance plan and was declined. I was shocked. I only take two medications at 10 mg: Lipitor for cholesterol and Norvasc for blood pressure. I haven’t had any other claims in years. Why…
Health Matters: COBRA insurance
By Marge Beck
Q: I am currently covered under COBRA from my prior employer. My new employer is going to implement a new health plan effective June 1. My COBRA premium is due May 15. What happens if I don’t pay…
Marge Beck, Q&A “Health Matters”
Health Insurance Expert
Q: What is an H.S.A.? How can it help me?
An H.S.A. is a Health Savings Account. This account could be described as a “Health IRA.”
It is a tax-favored savings account that allows you to pay for qualified medical expenses with…
“Health Matters”
Q&A expert, health insurance