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Entries from February 26th, 2010

Locate Lost Life Insurance Policies

February 26th, 2010 No Comments

Have you lost track of a life insurance policy? Has a loved one passed away and you are not sure you have found any or all life insurance policies?
The folks at MIB may be able to help.
170 Million Records. The decedent’s name is searched against our Policy Locator database. It contains over 170 million records [...]

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New Hope for Ovarian Cancer

February 26th, 2010 No Comments

Those with ovarian cancer may have a new way to combat the disease. The WSJ reports that Avastin is showing promise in testing as a treatment for ovarian cancer. Avastin is already approved for colorectal, breast, lung and kidney cancers.
More good news.
Four years ago a 30 day dosage ran $8,000 per month. Now it is [...]

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About Those BCBSGA Rate Increases . . .

February 24th, 2010 Comments Off

If it seems like Blue Cross is the favorite punching bag of Washington and the media, it is not just your imagination.  Anthem/Wellpoint, parent of several Blue Cross plans (including Blue Cross of Georgia), is catching most of the heat.
Frankly, most of the criticism is a cheap, political ploy that is more theatrics than substance. [...]

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About Those Blue Cross – WellPoint Profits . . .

February 22nd, 2010 Comments Off

The Obamahouse and media have seized on the WellPoint Blue Cross profits and are using the bully pulpit to drum up support for health insurance reform. ABC News provides some insight into the profit structure of WellPoint and for those who are paying attention, takes the hot air out of the Obama-Sebelius tag team attack.
Let’s [...]

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Blue Cross Pays for Sex

February 16th, 2010 Comments Off

Dr. Daniel R. Lerom is listed in documents as having a long-standing sexual relationship with his Lakeland patient, listed only as “HK” in a lawsuit filed with Hillsborough County Circuit Court.
Each time they two had sex, documents say, the doctor would bill her Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance for their “sessions.”

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Health Insurance Premiums Rising – Underwriting Getting Tougher

February 15th, 2010 Comments Off

No, it is not your imagination. If you are trying to buy health insurance in Georgia you are going to find it pricier and harder to qualify. Premiums for new health insurance plans are jumping 6% on a quarterly basis in some cases. Renewals on existing major medical coverage for individuals and families are trending [...]

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Georgia Health Insurance and Affordable Prescription Medication

February 3rd, 2010 Comments Off

We work with clients to help them find affordable medical insurance in Atlanta Georgia and show them how to become smart shoppers when it comes to prescription medication. As a general rule, if you want to save money overall, prescription coverage and Rx copay’s don’t play well together. When a health insurance company is reviewing [...]

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EZ Underwriting Georgia Life Insurance Plan

February 2nd, 2010 Comments Off

If you have health issues, and need life insurance in Georgia, a new plan is now available for individuals up to age 85. The most unique benefit of this plan is the FULL FACE AMOUNT is available upon issue. No requirement to wait up to 3 years before the full amount is payable.
Here are just [...]

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