Tag Archives: COBRA

A Longer Wait to Join Parent's Health Insurance

As final preparations are being made for the health reform to take effect in September, parents looking to add their children under age 26 may need to make preparations of their own. The following question was recently asked of the New York Times: Currently we have Cigna Insurance through my husband’s policy (the policy period [...]

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Know What Your Options Are After College!

Graduating from college is a huge milestone, but the harsh reality of the life will slap you in the faces soon after!  Until now, you didn’t have to worry about getting a job in this recession, finding an affordable place to live, and most importantly purchasing your own health insurance.  Usually companies offer some sort [...]

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What should you do about health insurance?

What should you do about health insurance? That is a question that is troubling thousands of Grads everyday. It is important to do your research but you must also understand what it is you are researching. You may think you have the best plan when you could qualify for something much better. When it comes [...]

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Short Term Health Insurance Options

Over 500,000 people have lost their jobs as of November 2008.  Thinking about that number most have no health insurance.  Some probably have choose to go with COBRA, others might have an extension for employee benefits, but for the most part the majority of people that have lost their jobs are without health insurance.  Health [...]

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Wall Street Journal: Prepare Your Insurance For Graduation

The Wall Street Journal has a great article on how college students can prepare for their insurance needs upon graduation. “The good news is for most 21-, 22-year-olds there are plans that are very affordable,” says Mr. Gibbs. A 2008 study found the average monthly premium for 18- to 24-year-olds was just $107 a month [...]

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