HIPIowa-FED, a new health insurance pool in Iowa, that will accept uninsured Iowans who have pre-existing health conditions, is now accepting applications. The pool offers members a $1000 deductible policy. Premiums for members will range from $177.64 per month to $739.45 per month, depending on the applicant’s age and other variable factors. As specified in the [...]
Small Businesses To Get More Notice Before Rate Hikes; Veterans To Qualify for Mental Health & Substance Abuse Assistance After Iowa’s largest health insurance carrier announced an 18% rate hike in insurance premiums last month, the Iowa House of Representatives approved legislation tonight to hold insurance companies accountable and provide more transparency for consumers on health [...]
A coalition of health care industry groups and organized labor have launched a new organization aimed at pushing for comprehensive health care reform at the federal level. The group is called "Americans for Stable Quality Care". You can see the first ad below: [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6cqQl3lZzzE&feature=player_embedded[/youtube]