The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), or Obamacare, was enacted with the goal of providing affordable health insurance options for millions of uninsured Americans. The ACA was designed to help underserved groups, including low-income individuals and families, women, children, the elderly, the disabled, and those unable to obtain health coverage due to medical […]
Archives for June 2016
How Will Obamacare Affect the Economy
Thus far the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, also known as ACA or Obamacare, has had a mixed impact on the nation. On the one hand, the implementation of a system of affordable health insurance has allowed millions of uninsured Americans access to affordable care, some for the first time in their lives. The […]
Health Insurance in South Carolina
Known as the Palmetto State for the state tree, the sabal palmetto, this east coast state is no stranger to natural beauty. With miles of beaches, a humid subtropical climate that ensures lush landscape in the summer and mild winters, and wooded areas that sport brilliant fall colors, South Carolina boasts scenery that dazzles residents […]
Will Health Insurance Cover Lasik?
LASIK eye surgery is a popular treatment that is used to treat various types of eye problems, including astigmatism, nearsightedness and farsightedness. A lot of people opt for this procedure because it is painless and only takes a few minutes per eye to complete. Right after treatment, your eyesight is improved and, in some cases, […]
Is Viagra Covered by Obamacare?
According to a study performed by the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, there are over 18 million men in America over 20 battling erectile dysfunction. In the past, this disease was thought to be related to age alone. But since the rise in sexual performance issues, studies have been performed and now suggest […]
Health Insurance in Iowa
Iowa is often viewed as a farming state, even though it has long since diversified into a variety of industries, including manufacturing, which currently trumps agriculture. In fact, Iowa was ranked as the tenth best state in the nation on CNBC’s list of “Top States for Business in 2015” thanks to high scores for economy, […]
Does Health Insurance Cover Eye Exams?
Millions of Americans are living with some form of eye problem. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, there are 24.4 million Americans over 40 that have cataracts. It’s also expected that around 50 percent of Americans will have cataracts by the time they reach 75 years old. And this isn’t the only alarming news […]
Health Insurance in Arizona
The Grand Canyon State is known for many things. It was the last contiguous state to enter the union, in 1912, although it was acquired as a territory following the Mexican-American War, and subsequently the Gadsden Purchase. In addition, its unique climate makes it a popular destination for travelers, especially during the winter months, when […]
What Is National Health Insurance?
Countries across the world are looking for ways to provide better access to health care for its residents. In America, the Obama Administration attempted to alleviate this problem by introducing the Affordable Care Act (ACA), which would require every citizen to obtain and maintain health insurance or otherwise face tax penalties that rise each year. […]
How to Select Health Insurance
Having ongoing health care is a concern in every household in America, thanks to the Affordable Care Act, which requires every American to acquire and maintain health insurance. To ensure every man, woman and child has access to health care, Obamacare rolled out the Marketplace, which featured low-priced insurance policies that were only available for […]
