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The Consequences Of The Affordable Care Act; Obamacare Roll-Out Unveils New Fees

Steve Tanko — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 19:34:19 +0000

Call it the Affordable Care Act. Call It Obamacare. Most folks are going to call it costly. As the roll-out of Obamacare starts, taxpayers and insurance customers are going to notice that they’re paying additional fees that weren’t effectively presented up front. A new fee will be applied to every person who holds medical health [...]

Obamacare To Cost Some Restaurant Employees Their Full Time Status

Steve Tanko — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 18:21:20 +0000

Red Lobster. Olive Garden. Longhorn Steakhouse. White Castle. As restaurant owners approach the full roll out of the Affordable Care Act (AKA – Obamacare) and the costs associated with it, they are making changes to maintain the profitability of their company. Primarily those changes mean a reduction of hours and full-time status for their employees. [...]

Should Insurance Cover Alcohol-Induced ER Visits?

Steve Tanko — Wed, 02 May 2012 19:55:58 +0000

Just as the Supreme Court is deliberating over the Obama administration’s mandatory health care coverage, another medical insurance debate is starting to simmer: Should Emergency Room visits that are instigated by alcohol or drug abuse be covered by the patients health insurance – or – should those costs be borne by the patient themselves? [...]

Which States Charge the Most to Insure a New Car?

Shauna Wright — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 14:30:34 +0000

The cost of new cars doesn’t vary much from state-to-state, but the cost of insuring one absolutely does. In fact, auto insurance can cost as much as three times the national average in some states.

A new survey finds various state laws, weather, theft rates, and the overall percentage of uninsured drivers are just some of the factors leading to such drastic price disparities. So where will your wallet take the biggest hit?

Like a Good Neighbor, State Farm Is There to Help With the Dead-Body Smell In Your SUV

Shauna Wright — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 15:20:04 +0000

That new-car smell is one of the joys of purchasing a vehicle. It’s hard to define, but one thing is for sure: it isn’t supposed to remind you of a dead body.

Margarita Salais from Michigan says that’s exactly what her SUV smelled like, and she’s now suing the dealership with help from State Farm for her money back.

Walmart Slashes Health Benefits For Some Employees, Raises Premiums For Others

Steve Tanko — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 15:03:28 +0000

I thought the Health Care Bill was supposed to improve benefits for Americans? The giant retailer says rising health care costs are forcing it to eliminate healthcare coverage for future part-time workers who work less than 24 hours a week. New part-time employees who average 24 hours to 33 hours a week will not be [...]

Insurance Code Changes Shed Light On A "Clumsy" America

Steve Tanko — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 16:08:32 +0000

Filing an insurance claim? Think they've never heard of your bizarre claim before? Think again.
If you've ever been injured while falling or jumping from a burning water ski, been bitten by a sea lion, walked into a lamppost or just wounded yourself crocheting, the new code to report medical diagnoses and procedures is ready for you