The IRS has officially determined the 2012 Health Savings Account (HSA) and High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) maximum contribution amounts. This affects existing HSA account holders and any individual or family that purchases this type ... ......[Read More]

Today's world is beset with diseases taking a toll on peoples' lives and well-being. The underlining factor responsible for declining health in today's era can be attributed to a combination of factors. These can include ... ......[Read More]

Medicare rates are expected to dip by 25 - 30% in the months to come. Casual healthcare observers may think family practices will be affected only financially by this. But the fact is Family Practices ... ......[Read More]

When doing business, there are rarely any guarantees that your project will be completed in time or if there is any delay in payment to the contractor. Most businessmen are careful before starting a contract, ... ......[Read More]

The family floater policy is a very good option when you are considering for health insurance of all the family members. There are couple of glitches with the family floater health insurance policy as well ... ......[Read More]

Supporting an event, a personality, an activity or some organization through provision of the products or services or financially is termed as sponsoring or sponsorship. The company or individual providing this support or services is ... ......[Read More]

Today, people seem to be spending quite a lot of money on medical insurance and hence, want to know about ways in which they could perhaps save money on it. There are quite a lot ... ......[Read More]

While making your planning and documents, you should not forget to look into all available options for medical insurance for missionaries, so that you and other missionaries in your group can get coverage when an ... ......[Read More]

A birth certificate is required for proof of identity and citizenship in various situations, including employment and school. When you do not have a certified copy of your child's birth certificate, you may need to obtain one from the local vital statistics office with jurisdiction over the municipa......[Read More]

One of the benefits of original Medicare Part A is hospice care. Hospice care takes place after all reasonable attempts to cure a fatal condition have failed or the patient prefers to end aggressive treatment. Medicare has specific guidelines regarding when it will pay for hospice services. For a pa......[Read More]

Fee-for-service health plans reimburse patients and providers upon usage of health-care services, after service is rendered. Consumer-driven health plans, also known as high-deductible health plans, also pay upon usage of services but can differ greatly in consumer out-of-pocket expense amounts. Gen......[Read More]

New Jersey has a number of programs that help ensure that low-income residents of the state have access to adequate health care. According to a New Jersey Department of Human Services report, 40 percent of low-income residents were uninsured in 2001. By not being able to get adequate care, these peo......[Read More]

Global health policies have major impacts on social conditions. Poor policies can lead to poor health, which leads to poor social conditions and ultimately worse health. This cyclical relationship can be seen all over the world, including in the U.S.......[Read More]

Lumineers are basically porcelain veneers that are placed over your teeth. They can be used to reshape your smile, correct the appearance of crooked teeth or correct permanently stained or discolored teeth. Unlike traditional veneers, Lumineers don't require your teeth to be shaved down, and there's......[Read More]

Data security is important for HIPAA laboratory compliance.data security image by dinostock from Fotolia.comThe Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to create national standards for the security of.........[Read More]

Health savings accounts are individually owned accounts that are used to reimburse your out-of-pocket costs for eligible medical expenses. A bank, insurance company or other approved entity, known as a trustee, collects deposits to the HSA and holds the funds for distribution.......[Read More]

People with low-income often find it difficult to afford health care. The Mississippi Medicaid program offers help with medical expenses to low-income children and their parents, as well as pregnant women, people 65 and older and the disabled. Although the program garners its funds from.........[Read More]

The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 included provisions requiring employers with more than 20 employees to offer a continuation of the workplace group health coverage to employees for up to 18 months after they leave a job. This law itself and the continued health insurance co......[Read More]

Health care coding professionals use HCPCS (Health care Common Procedure Coding System) modifiers to provide supplementary information concerning a procedure, service or item within the HCPCS coding scheme. In many cases, coders add modifiers to an existing HCPCS code, so insurance providers can pro......[Read More]

Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance plans are among the most recognized health plans in the country. Each of the 39 Blue Cross Blue Shield companies is independently owned and operated. The process to join the insurance panel to become a network provider varies by company, so you will need to follow th......[Read More]