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How Are You Affected by Health Care Reform? - Part 1

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Health Savings Accounts Are Off The Grid For Texas State Workers

Health Savings Accounts Are Off The Grid For Texas State Workers Texas House Bill 1766 was created to offer Health Savings Accounts to state workers for the first time. According to Andy Homer, the director of government relations for the Texas Public Employees Association, Health Savings Accounts would bring no benefit for his membership. He remains adamant that Health Savings Accounts are only used as a political tool. Not surprisingly, the bill didn't make it out of the committee, but exactly what do Health Savings Accounts offer?They have been one of the fastest growing options in the private health insurance sector for years. In general, there's been a growing movement away from the most expensive coverage options toward plans with the least expensive premiums. Those plans are typically high-deductible plans. Certain high-deductible policies can be coupled with a Health Savings Account (HSA). This option has been a money saver for employers, including small business ow...

Holistic Living and Your Health

With health costs in a never-ending upward spiral - in spite of the still mysterious provisions of the "Obamacare" legislation that was recently signed into law - add that to the concerns about the safety of prescription medications, and it's easy to understand why many Americans are turning to holistic medicine to help them achieve and maintain good health.With that being said, most Americans still wonder "Just what is holistic health?"According to the American Holistic Health Association, holistic health is actually your approach to life. Rather than focusing on specific illnesses or parts of the body, this approach considers the whole person and how they interact with their environment.Recognizing that the individual as a whole is made up of interdependent parts, which are the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual - holistic health emphasizes the connection of the mind, body and spirit.It believes when all three of these elements are functioning at ...

Guide to Affordable Health Insurance in Massachusetts

If you are looking for affordable health insurance in Massachusetts, you are a few steps ahead of the game compared to other states. However, this does not mean that you shouldn't take some time and make an effort to find further savings and get the best plan available for the lowest price possible.Affordable Health Insurance in Massachusetts: Health StatsMassachusetts is one of the healthiest states in the nation. For 2010, they ranked 3rdamong all states for overall health and finished first in several key indicators. This is good news for residents as it helps to control medical insurance rates. Massachusetts health care reform has increased the amount of residents with health care insurance to 97 percent of all residents. The reforms require most residents of Massachusetts 18 and older to obtain health insurance. If you do not purchase Massachusetts health insurance, and do not qualify for exemption, you may face tax penalties for the time in which you are uninsured.Afford...

Health Savings Accounts Are Off The Grid For Texas State Workers

Health Savings Accounts Are Off The Grid For Texas State Workers Texas House Bill 1766 was created to offer Health Savings Accounts to state workers for the first time. According to Andy Homer, the director of government relations for the Texas Public Employees Association, Health Savings Accounts would bring no benefit for his membership. He remains adamant that Health Savings Accounts are only used as a political tool. Not surprisingly, the bill didn't make it out of the committee, but exactly what do Health Savings Accounts offer?They have been one of the fastest growing options in the private health insurance sector for years. In general, there's been a growing movement away from the most expensive coverage options toward plans with the least expensive premiums. Those plans are typically high-deductible plans. Certain high-deductible policies can be coupled with a Health Savings Account (HSA). This option has been a money saver for employers, including small business ow...