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A Solution When Eating Healthy Seems Too Expensive

Consuming healthy food with a tight budget is not impossible, especially if you get creative and shop wisely. Here are some tips that you can use that will help you buy healthy food on the cheap. Avoid Processed “Healthy Food” Processed food, even if it is labeled “whole” or made with organic ingredients isn’t necessarily healthy, and the more processed something is, the more expensive it tends to be. For example, organic fruit snacks cost more per pound than does fresh fruit, and it isn’t as good for you. Baby or pre-cut carrots are more expensive compared to typical large … Continue reading →

How a Ceiling Fan Can Save You Money

Invest in a ceiling fan, and you’ll save money on your cooling costs and on your heating bills. In the summer, the benefits of a ceiling fan are obvious. The ceiling fan circulates air and give you a nice breeze that makes you feel cooler. It can also keep away pesky biting insects, so having a fan on the porch has two major benefits. Plus if you are comfortable outside, you won’t need to run the air conditioning inside for more savings. In the winter, you can reverse the blades and run the fan to circulate warm air down from … Continue reading →

Employers are Ahead of the Health Insurance Laws

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Right now, the federal government doesn’t recognize same-sex marriages. However, a few states, and plenty of businesses, do recognize it when it comes to employer sponsored health insurance benefits. This is one situation where employers are ahead of the health insurance laws. The Defense of Marriage Act, or DOMA, was passed in 1996 and was signed into law by President Bill Clinton. It legally defines marriage as a union between one man and one woman. DOMA has been challenged many times. Right now, there are a few states that do recognize same-sex marriage. The Obama administration says that it will … Continue reading →

Catholic University Drops Student Health Insurance

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The Franciscan University of Steubenville had made the announcement that it will drop health insurance coverage for students. This cancellation of student health insurance will begin this fall. The University is doing this to save money and to avoid having to cover birth control in student health insurance plans. Around 60 years ago, the Franciscan University of Steubenville, which is located in Ohio, was founded. It is ranked as one of the top-tier private colleges in the Midwest. The University’s website describes the school as “passionately Catholic”. It has about 2,800 students. Less than 200 of those students have been … Continue reading →

Eating Healthy on a Budget

As a single parent money is tight about 99.9% of the time, ok let’s face it, it’s more like 100%. While eating healthy may be important to you, you may think you simply cannot afford it. Don’t worry, most of us feel that way from time to time. Money is scarce and junk food is cheaper. But there are some tricks to make eating healthy affordable, even on a single parent budget. Next time you are at the grocery store try stopping by the deli. Believe it or not, a half pound of cheddar freshly sliced at the deli will … Continue reading →

The Center for Health Transformation has Filed for Bankruptcy

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The Center For Health Transformation was a for-profit organization that was founded by Newt Gingrich. It was a consultancy that offered health-insurance companies, and pharmaceutical companies, certain perks, in exchange for yearly dues. It has officially filed for bankruptcy. Newt Gingrich founded the Center for Health Transformation in 2003. It was part of The Gingrich Group. Newt Gingrich separated himself from these businesses in May of 2011, shortly before he officially started his campaign to become the next President of the United States. It has been said that things were not going very well for these businesses after Newt Gingrich … Continue reading →

Examining a Potential Health Insurance Plan

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I have once again begun the quest to find affordable health insurance. This time, I am seeking a health plan that will cover only me. My husband has Medicare Part A, and will have Part B soon. We have no children. I am taking a close look a policy that appears to be one I can afford. Earlier this week, I used HealthCare.gov to try and find an affordable health insurance plan. You can use that website to narrow down a whole bunch of health insurance plans, in order to find one that you can, (hopefully), afford. To be honest, … Continue reading →

Illinois Teachers May Lose Their Retirement Health Benefits

Retired school teachers, and retired community college professors, might be about to lose their health insurance benefits. Illinois Governor Pat Quinn wants to cut the state of Illinois’ contributions for the health insurance benefits that go to retired teachers. The plan could also result in higher premiums for retired teachers. There used to be something called the Early Retiree Reinsurance Program. This was a federal program that was created as part of the Affordable Care Act. This program provided funding that would enable employers to afford to continue to offer their retired employees a health insurance plan. Specifically, this program … Continue reading →

What to Expect From Health Care Reform in 2012

When people talk about health reform, they are usually talking about the changes that come from the Affordable Care Act. The entire series of health reform laws will not be completed until 2014. What can you expect to see change this year? The best way to find out about the changes to health care reform that will happen this year is to visit the Healthcare.gov website. They have a timeline that shows you what is coming up this year, and in the next few years, with the Affordable Care Act. As of January 1, 2012, a new law has gone … Continue reading →

Health Insurer Pays Customers Who Save Money on Health Care

Health insurance companies are interested in saving money. Sometimes, they achieve this by denying claims. A health insurer in Massachusetts is trying something different. The insurer will pay patients who save them money by finding less expensive health care options. Typically, when you purchase a health insurance plan, you pay money to the insurance company. You pay a certain amount of money per month for your premium. Your health insurance company, in return, is supposed to cover at least some of your medical bills. In the past, it was unheard of for an insurer to actually pay their customers for … Continue reading →