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				<title>Affordable Health Insurance In Michigan</title>
		<link>http://www.artwoo.com/article/affordable-health-insurance-in-michigan</link>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2008 19:15:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>discount health care</category><category>affordable health insurance</category><category>comprehensive health care</category><category>health insurance policy</category><category>health care coverage</category><category>health insurance companies</category><category>health care providers</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/affordable-health-insurance-in-michigan</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ If you are having trouble finding affordable health insurance in Michigan, you may want to look into enrolling in a discount health care plan. Discount health care plans are not health insurance plans; health insurance companies do not normally offer discount health care plans. Rather, discount]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ If you are having trouble finding <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/affordable+health+insurance" rel="tag">affordable health insurance</a> in Michigan, you may want to look into enrolling in a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/discount+health+care" rel="tag">discount health care</a> plan. Discount health care plans are not health insurance plans; <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/health+insurance+companies" rel="tag">health insurance companies</a> do not normally offer discount health care plans. Rather, discount health care plans are offered by businesses specializing in the insurance industry to plan members for a monthly or annual fee. These businesses have contracts with certain <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/health+care+providers" rel="tag">health care providers</a> who have agreed to honor the discount health care plan. <br /><br /> Obtaining affordable health insurance in Michigan may seem tough at times. The good news is that you can find discounts for medical, dental, and vision care, as well as discounts on prescriptions with a discount health care plan. The health care providers to whom you have access with the discount health care plan are usually in some form of agreement with the company from which you purchased the discount health care plan. Make sure this is true for you and your discount health care plan before you start signing or paying for anything. If there are no health care providers in your area who participate with the discount health care plan in which you are enrolled, the plan will be practically useless. Unless, of course, you are up to traveling all over the state to see a health care professional who does honor the discount health care plan. <br /><br /> It is very important to remember that a discount health care plan is not a regular <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/health+insurance+policy" rel="tag">health insurance policy</a>. You can not get <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/comprehensive+health+care" rel="tag">comprehensive health care</a> coverage from a discount health care plan. If comprehensive <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/health+care+coverage" rel="tag">health care coverage</a> is a priority, you should look elsewhere for affordable health insurance in Michigan. If comprehensive health care coverage is not a priority, and you have had trouble in the past finding affordable health insurance in Michigan, a discount health care plan may be just the plan for you.   <bio><a href="http://www.ezquoteguide.com/health" >http://www.ezquoteguide.com/health</a> <a href="http://www.ezquoteguide.com/car" >http://www.ezquoteguide.com/car</a> <a href="http://www.ezquoteguide.com/home" >http://www.ezquoteguide.com/home</a>  </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Affordable Health Insurance In Michigan</title>
		<link>http://www.artwoo.com/article/affordable-health-insurance-in-michigan</link>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 19 Dec 2006 06:27:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>health care plan</category><category>discount health care</category><category>comprehensive health care</category><category>health care coverage</category><category>health care providers</category><category>affordable health insurance</category><category>health care plans</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/affordable-health-insurance-in-michigan</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[If you are having trouble finding affordable health insurance in Michigan, you may want to look into enrolling in a discount health care plan. Discount health care plans are not health insurance plans; health insurance companies do not normally offer discount health care plans. Rather, discount]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you are having trouble finding <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/affordable+health+insurance" rel="tag">affordable health insurance</a> in Michigan, you may want to look into enrolling in a discount <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/health+care+plan" rel="tag">health care plan</a>. <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/discount+health+care" rel="tag">Discount health care</a> plans are not health insurance plans; health insurance companies do not normally offer discount <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/health+care+plans" rel="tag">health care plans</a>. Rather, discount health care plans are offered by businesses specializing in the insurance industry to plan members for a monthly or annual fee. These businesses have contracts with certain <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/health+care+providers" rel="tag">health care providers</a> who have agreed to honor the discount health care plan. <br /><br /> Obtaining affordable health insurance in Michigan may seem tough at times. The good news is that you can find discounts for medical, dental, and vision care, as well as discounts on prescriptions with a discount health care plan. The health care providers to whom you have access with the discount health care plan are usually in some form of agreement with the company from which you purchased the discount health care plan. Make sure this is true for you and your discount health care plan before you start signing or paying for anything. If there are no health care providers in your area who participate with the discount health care plan in which you are enrolled, the plan will be practically useless. Unless, of course, you are up to traveling all over the state to see a health care professional who does honor the discount health care plan. <br /><br /> It is very important to remember that a discount health care plan is not a regular health insurance policy. You can not get <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/comprehensive+health+care" rel="tag">comprehensive health care</a> coverage from a discount health care plan. If comprehensive <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/health+care+coverage" rel="tag">health care coverage</a> is a priority, you should look elsewhere for affordable health insurance in Michigan. If comprehensive health care coverage is not a priority, and you have had trouble in the past finding affordable health insurance in Michigan, a discount health care plan may be just the plan for you.  <bio><a href="http://www.ezquoteguide.com/health" >http://www.ezquoteguide.com/health</a> <a href="http://www.ezquoteguide.com/car" >http://www.ezquoteguide.com/car</a> <a href="http://www.ezquoteguide.com/home" >http://www.ezquoteguide.com/home</a> </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Affordable Family Health Insurance -- Take Care Of Your Family</title>
		<link>http://www.artwoo.com/article/affordable-family-health-insurance-take-care-of-your-family</link>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 05 Sep 2006 00:27:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>health insurance plan</category><category>individual health insurance</category><category>health insurance plans</category><category>family health insurance</category><category>health insurance policy</category><category>health insurance companies</category><category>health insurance company</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/affordable-family-health-insurance-take-care-of-your-family</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Having a health insurance policy is important for everyone, but it is especially important if you have the health of family members to think about as well as your own. It is one thing to put off thinking about purchasing a health insurance plan for yourself; it is quite another to put of thinking]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Having a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/health+insurance+policy" rel="tag">health insurance policy</a> is important for everyone, but it is especially important if you have the health of family members to think about as well as your own. It is one thing to put off thinking about purchasing a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/health+insurance+plan" rel="tag">health insurance plan</a> for yourself; it is quite another to put of thinking about purchasing a health insurance plan for your children. <br /><br /> Health care can be expensive, so when you are looking for a health insurance plan for your family, you are going to want to look for plans that are both affordable, and offer the health coverage you need. For example, if you or your child has a pre-existing health condition, it may be a bit more difficult to find a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/health+insurance+company" rel="tag">health insurance company</a> that will offer you a health insurance plan; however, it's not impossible. Make sure you find a health insurance plan that will cover your pre-existing condition; then, choose one that will be within your budget, as well. <br /><br /> Many people are able to obtain affordable <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/family+health+insurance" rel="tag">family health insurance</a> through their employers. These are called group <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/health+insurance+plans" rel="tag">health insurance plans</a>. Group health insurance plans are often much less expensive than <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/individual+health+insurance" rel="tag">individual health insurance</a> plans, and many times you can forgo a medical examination; however, as with any health insurance plan, you want to make sure any pre-existing condition that you or your child may have will be covered under the plan. <br /><br /> If you have to resort to purchasing an individual health insurance plan, don't panic. As long as you search for reputable, financially solid <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/health+insurance+companies" rel="tag">health insurance companies</a> that will offer only the exact coverage you need in a price range you can manage, you will be able to find an affordable family health insurance plan. Sure, an individual health insurance plan is going to be more expensive than a group health insurance plan, but if you do a thorough search, you can find one you can afford.   <bio>Homeowners insurance Quotes <a href="http://www.ezquoteguide.com/car" >http://www.ezquoteguide.com/car</a> <a href="http://www.ezquoteguide.com/health/" >http://www.ezquoteguide.com/health/</a> </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Cheap Health Insurance Plan -- Three Ways To Get One</title>
		<link>http://www.artwoo.com/article/cheap-health-insurance-plan-three-ways-to-get-one</link>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 25 Aug 2006 16:27:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>health insurance plan</category><category>health insurance plans</category><category>cheap health insurance</category><category>health care</category><category>isnt looking</category><category>http</category><category>doctor whos</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/cheap-health-insurance-plan-three-ways-to-get-one</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Are you looking for a cheap health insurance plan? Maybe the question with the least predictable answer is who isn't looking for a cheap health insurance plan, especially with the rising cost of health care today. When we're considering health insurance plans, ideally we should look for the best]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Are you looking for a cheap <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/health+insurance+plan" rel="tag">health insurance plan</a>? Maybe the question with the least predictable answer is who isn't looking for a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/cheap+health+insurance" rel="tag">cheap health insurance</a> plan, especially with the rising cost of <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/health+care" rel="tag">health care</a> today. When we're considering <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/health+insurance+plans" rel="tag">health insurance plans</a>, ideally we should look for the best coverage first and the best price second; however, it's possible to find the best coverage at the best price! <br /><br /> Whether you've been given a choice of health insurance plans by your employer, or you're interested in purchasing a health insurance plan on your own, there are three factors to consider in order to get a cheap health insurance plan that's right for you. <br /><br /> First, find out what your monthly payment will be. Is it a payment you can afford? If it's a payment that's going to stretch your budget a bit, is the coverage worth it, i.e., is it coverage that you're most likely going to use? <br /><br /> Second, find out what kind of expenses you can insure. You may save some money by just insuring the medical needs for which you're most likely going to seek medical attention. <br /><br /> Third, ask about deductibles. How much money are you going to have to pay out of your own pocket before your health insurance plan will start to pick up the bill? Once you meet that deductible, exactly how much of the cost will your health insurance plan cover? Also ask about health providers that are considered out-of-network. Does the health insurance plan you're interested in have a network of doctors that will be cheaper? If you see a doctor who's considered out-of-network, how much more will you be required to pay? How much of the cost will your health insurance plan cover if the doctor is out-of-network? In order to get a cheap health insurance plan, you must shop around. Focus on these three factors for the cheapest health care coverage for you.   <bio><a href="http://www.myquoteguide.com/" >http://www.myquoteguide.com/</a> <a href="http://www.ezquoteguide.com/health/" >http://www.ezquoteguide.com/health/</a> <a href="http://www.ezquoteguide.com/car/" >http://www.ezquoteguide.com/car/</a> </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>How To Select An Individual Health Insurance Plan</title>
		<link>http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-to-select-an-individual-health-insurance-plan</link>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 17 Mar 2008 03:25:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>individual health insurance</category><category>health insurance plan</category><category>health insurance company</category><category>group health insurance</category><category>mental health conditions</category><category>health insurance companies</category><category>independent research company</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-to-select-an-individual-health-insurance-plan</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ Selecting an individual health insurance plan takes a bit more effort than enrolling in your employer's group health insurance plan.  First, you must figure out what kind of health coverage you need. Sure, you need to know this for group health insurance, too =96 but when you're selecting an]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Selecting an <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/individual+health+insurance" rel="tag">individual health insurance</a> plan takes a bit more effort than enrolling in your employer's group <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/health+insurance+plan" rel="tag">health insurance plan</a>. <br /><br /> First, you must figure out what kind of health coverage you need. Sure, you need to know this for <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/group+health+insurance" rel="tag">group health insurance</a>, too =96 but when you're selecting an individual health insurance plan you have to actually search for the right policy yourself. Consider any pre-existing health conditions. Do you have diabetes? What about <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/mental+health+conditions" rel="tag">mental health conditions</a>? Any heart problems? Search for <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/health+insurance+companies" rel="tag">health insurance companies</a> that offer coverage for these conditions, and don't lie to the insurance agents =96 inaccurate information will negatively affect your coverage. <br /><br /> Next, think about premiums. You want an individual health insurance plan that you can afford, but you also want one that offers the coverage you need. Take a look at your budget and decide on a price range with which you'll be comfortable, i.e. one you can afford without having to take a second job. As you search for your individual health insurance plan, look for policies within this price range. Always make sure the policies you can afford provide the coverage you require. <br /><br /> Finally, do some research on the health insurance companies you're considering. Just because the company offers an individual health insurance plan that will cover your needs without emptying your pockets doesn't mean it's the company with which you should do business. Find the financial rating of each <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/health+insurance+company" rel="tag">health insurance company</a> by visiting an <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/independent+research+company" rel="tag">independent research company</a>'s website. Search for the health insurance company on the Better Business Bureau's website to find complaints filed against the company. And contact your state's department of insurance to make sure the health insurance company is licensed to do business in your state. <br /><br /> A final word of caution: What may seem like an affordable individual health insurance plan may actually only be a discount plan. There's a significant difference between the two, so always ask the representative.   <bio><a href="http://ezquoteguide.com/health/" >http://ezquoteguide.com/health/</a> Affordable Individual Health Plan Quotes Here <a href="http://www.myquoteguide.com/Best-Health.shtml" >http://www.myquoteguide.com/Best-Health.shtml</a> Good Health Insurance and Great Coverage to Boot!  </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>How To Compare Health Insurance Plans And Get Affordable Health Insurance!</title>
		<link>http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-to-compare-health-insurance-plans-and-get-affordable-health-insurance</link>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 04 Jan 2008 06:15:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>adequate health insurance</category><category>health insurance plans</category><category>group health insurance</category><category>health insurance plan</category><category>individual health insurance</category><category>health insurance policy</category><category>affordable health insurance</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-to-compare-health-insurance-plans-and-get-affordable-health-insurance</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ Everyone needs an adequate health insurance plan; however, in America, everyone doesn't have the same health insurance plan. Actually, the health insurance plan that's available to one person may not be available to another person. One reason this is true is not all health insurance plans are]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Everyone needs an <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/adequate+health+insurance" rel="tag">adequate health insurance</a> plan; however, in America, everyone doesn't have the same <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/health+insurance+plan" rel="tag">health insurance plan</a>. Actually, the health insurance plan that's available to one person may not be available to another person. One reason this is true is not all <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/health+insurance+plans" rel="tag">health insurance plans</a> are affordable to all people. <br /><br /> There are three practical ways of obtaining a good health insurance plan =96 you just have to compare the health insurance plans and get the most <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/affordable+health+insurance" rel="tag">affordable health insurance</a> for you. <br /><br /> <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/group+health+insurance" rel="tag">Group Health Insurance</a> <br /><br /> You can obtain an affordable group health insurance plan in a variety of ways. Most employers offer group health insurance plans as benefits to their employees; many of these types of group health insurance plans allow you to add your spouse and your children onto the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/health+insurance+policy" rel="tag">health insurance policy</a>. <br /><br /> Various organizations and associations offer group health insurance plans as benefits to their members. Some businesses, such as credit card companies, offer group health insurance plans as benefits to their customers. <br /><br /> Find out if your employer offers group health insurance. Or, if you belong to any clubs or are associated with a particular business, ask if they offer group health insurance plans. <br /><br /> <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/individual+health+insurance" rel="tag">Individual Health Insurance</a> <br /><br /> Unfortunately, employers aren't required to offer group health insurance plans to their employees. When this is the case, consider purchasing an individual health insurance plan. With the broad range of health insurance companies specializing in affordable individual plans, you will be able to find a plan that meets your health needs as well as satisfies your budget. <br /><br /> State-sponsored Health Insurance <br /><br /> If you aren't employed, or your employer doesn't offer group health insurance and you can't afford to purchase health insurance otherwise, contact your state's department of insurance for information about state-sponsored health insurance plans. Depending on your income, as well as any other factors your state considers, you and your family members may be eligible for very low-cost or free health insurance.   <bio><a href="http://www.ezquoteguide.com/health/" >http://www.ezquoteguide.com/health/</a> <a href="http://www.ezquoteguide.com/car-new-jersey.shtml" >http://www.ezquoteguide.com/car-new-jersey.shtml</a>  </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Opinions About Health Plans</title>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Oct 2006 02:27:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>health insurance plan</category><category>health care professionals</category><category>health insurance policy</category><category>hmo health plans</category><category>independent health insurance</category><category>health plan</category><category>health maintenance organizations</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/opinions-about-health-plans</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[There are three basic health plans available: Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs), the Participating Provider Option (PPO), and Traditional Indemnity (TI). If you receive health insurance through your employer or through an organization with which you are affiliated, you may not have a choice]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are three basic <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/health+plan" rel="tag">health plan</a>s available: <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/health+maintenance+organizations" rel="tag">Health Maintenance Organizations</a> (HMOs), the Participating Provider Option (PPO), and Traditional Indemnity (TI). If you receive health insurance through your employer or through an organization with which you are affiliated, you may not have a choice as to whether your health plan is an HMO, PPO, or TI. However, if you purchase an independent <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/health+insurance+plan" rel="tag">health insurance plan</a>, the freedom to shop around usually brings with it the freedom to find the kind of health plan you want -- HMO, PPO, or TI. <br /><br /> The kind of health insurance plan you choose depends on your opinions about each of the health plans available. <br /><br /> Many people consider TI health plans to be the best health plans because they are less restrictive than HMOs and PPOs. With a TI health plan, you can see any health care professional, as long as he or she is licensed, for any health condition covered under the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/health+insurance+policy" rel="tag">health insurance policy</a>. TI health plans are popular since they are more flexible and they offer more choices than HMOs and PPOs. <br /><br /> On the other hand, <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/hmo+health+plans" rel="tag">HMO health plans</a> offer a network of <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/health+care+professionals" rel="tag">health care professionals</a> you can see and be covered for at a lower cost. With HMOs, you need to choose a primary care physician (PCP) who will be your main doctor; any other health care professionals you need to see within the network must first be approved by your PCP. He or she will then give you a referral. <br /><br /> PPO health plans also offer a network of health care professionals, but there is a bit more freedom when choosing the health care professionals you want to see. That freedom brings extra costs, but the opinions of some policyholders are that the extra cost is worth it. <br /><br /> When shopping for health insurance, take your health, finances, and the pros and cons of each health plan into consideration before you make your final choice.   <bio><a href="http://www.ezquoteguide.com/home/" >http://www.ezquoteguide.com/home/</a> <a href="http://www.ezquoteguide.com/car/" >http://www.ezquoteguide.com/car/</a> <a href="http://www.ezquoteguide.com/health/" >http://www.ezquoteguide.com/health/</a> </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>How To Get Affordable Short Term Health Insurance In The US</title>
		<link>http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-to-get-affordable-short-term-health-insurance-in-the-us</link>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 07 Dec 2007 14:14:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>term health insurance</category><category>employment status changes</category><category>affordable health insurance</category><category>health insurance plan</category><category>individual health insurance</category><category>group health insurance</category><category>short term health insurance</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-to-get-affordable-short-term-health-insurance-in-the-us</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ Finding an affordable health insurance plan in the US can be a daunting task. There are many different kinds of health insurance plans. The health insurance plans that usually come to mind when people think about health insurance are employer-sponsored group health insurance plans, state-sponsored]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Finding an <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/affordable+health+insurance" rel="tag">affordable health insurance</a> plan in the US can be a daunting task. There are many different kinds of <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/health+insurance+plan" rel="tag">health insurance plan</a>s. The health insurance plans that usually come to mind when people think about health insurance are employer-sponsored <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/group+health+insurance" rel="tag">group health insurance</a> plans, state-sponsored health insurance plans, and <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/individual+health+insurance" rel="tag">individual health insurance</a> plans. If a person does not have the option of buying into an employer-sponsored group health insurance plan, he will usually look into purchasing an individual health insurance plan or state-sponsored health insurance plan. <br /><br /> Many people overlook the affordable, short <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/term+health+insurance" rel="tag">term health insurance</a> plans available in the US. Below are some of the most frequently asked questions regarding <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/short+term+health+insurance" rel="tag">short term health insurance</a>. <br /><br /> What is short term health insurance? <br /><br /> Short term health insurance is health insurance that lasts for six to 12 months, depending on your needs. Short term health insurance is an affordable way to obtain temporary insurance to cover your health care costs, and the health care costs of your family. <br /><br /> What kinds of health care are available with short term health insurance? <br /><br /> A short term health insurance plan usually provides the same kinds of health care available with any other health insurance plan. A short term health insurance plan may give you coverage for doctor visits, surgeries, inpatient and outpatient treatments and procedures, other hospitalization services, discounts on prescription medications, as well as dental care and vision care. <br /><br /> Who should consider short term health insurance? <br /><br /> An individual who finds himself unemployed or laid off should consider purchasing affordable, short term health insurance in the US. Just because an individual's <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/employment+status+changes" rel="tag">employment status changes</a> does not mean his, and his families, health care needs change, too. <br /><br /> Why is short term health insurance affordable? <br /><br /> Some short term health insurance plans are actually designed with unemployed and laid off workers in mind. This means that short term health insurance plans are made to be affordable for people without steady income.   <bio><a href="http://www.ezquoteguide.com/health/" >http://www.ezquoteguide.com/health/</a> <a href="http://ezquoteguide.com/health-self-employed.shtml" >http://ezquoteguide.com/health-self-employed.shtml</a>  </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>How To Get Affordable Short Term Health Insurance In The US</title>
		<link>http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-to-get-affordable-short-term-health-insurance-in-the-us</link>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 22 Mar 2007 22:36:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>health insurance plans</category><category>health insurance plan</category><category>term health insurance</category><category>individual health insurance</category><category>short term health insurance</category><category>affordable health insurance</category><category>group health insurance</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-to-get-affordable-short-term-health-insurance-in-the-us</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Finding an affordable health insurance plan in the US can be a daunting task. There are many different kinds of health insurance plans. The health insurance plans that usually come to mind when people think about health insurance are employer-sponsored group health insurance plans, state-sponsored]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Finding an affordable <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/health+insurance+plan" rel="tag">health insurance plan</a> in the US can be a daunting task. There are many different kinds of <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/health+insurance+plans" rel="tag">health insurance plans</a>. The health insurance plans that usually come to mind when people think about health insurance are employer-sponsored <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/group+health+insurance" rel="tag">group health insurance</a> plans, state-sponsored health insurance plans, and <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/individual+health+insurance" rel="tag">individual health insurance</a> plans. If a person does not have the option of buying into an employer-sponsored group health insurance plan, he will usually look into purchasing an individual health insurance plan or state-sponsored health insurance plan. <br /><br /> Many people overlook the affordable, short <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/term+health+insurance" rel="tag">term health insurance</a> plans available in the US. Below are some of the most frequently asked questions regarding <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/short+term+health+insurance" rel="tag">short term health insurance</a>. <br /><br /> What is short term health insurance? <br /><br /> Short term health insurance is health insurance that lasts for six to 12 months, depending on your needs. Short term health insurance is an affordable way to obtain temporary insurance to cover your health care costs, and the health care costs of your family. <br /><br /> What kinds of health care are available with short term health insurance? <br /><br /> A short term health insurance plan usually provides the same kinds of health care available with any other health insurance plan. A short term health insurance plan may give you coverage for doctor visits, surgeries, inpatient and outpatient treatments and procedures, other hospitalization services, discounts on prescription medications, as well as dental care and vision care. <br /><br /> Who should consider short term health insurance? <br /><br /> An individual who finds himself unemployed or laid off should consider purchasing affordable, short term health insurance in the US. Just because an individual's employment status changes does not mean his, and his families, health care needs change, too. <br /><br /> Why is short term health insurance affordable? <br /><br /> Some short term health insurance plans are actually designed with unemployed and laid off workers in mind. This means that short term health insurance plans are made to be affordable for people without steady income.   <bio><a href="http://www.ezquoteguide.com/health/" >http://www.ezquoteguide.com/health/</a> <a href="http://ezquoteguide.com/health-self-employed.shtml" >http://ezquoteguide.com/health-self-employed.shtml</a> </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>How To Compare Health Insurance Plans And Get Affordable Health Insurance!</title>
		<link>http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-to-compare-health-insurance-plans-and-get-affordable-health-insurance</link>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 24 Feb 2007 08:27:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>health insurance plans</category><category>health insurance plan</category><category>group health insurance</category><category>individual health insurance</category><category>affordable health insurance</category><category>adequate health insurance</category><category>purchase health insurance</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-to-compare-health-insurance-plans-and-get-affordable-health-insurance</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Everyone needs an adequate health insurance plan; however, in America, everyone doesn't have the same health insurance plan. Actually, the health insurance plan that's available to one person may not be available to another person. One reason this is true is not all health insurance plans are]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Everyone needs an adequate <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/health+insurance+plan" rel="tag">health insurance plan</a>; however, in America, everyone doesn't have the same health insurance plan. Actually, the health insurance plan that's available to one person may not be available to another person. One reason this is true is not all <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/health+insurance+plans" rel="tag">health insurance plans</a> are affordable to all people. <br /><br /> There are three practical ways of obtaining a good health insurance plan -- you just have to compare the health insurance plans and get the most <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/affordable+health+insurance" rel="tag">affordable health insurance</a> for you. <br /><br /> <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/group+health+insurance" rel="tag">Group Health Insurance</a> <br /><br /> You can obtain an affordable group health insurance plan in a variety of ways. Most employers offer group health insurance plans as benefits to their employees; many of these types of group health insurance plans allow you to add your spouse and your children onto the health insurance policy. <br /><br /> Various organizations and associations offer group health insurance plans as benefits to their members. Some businesses, such as credit card companies, offer group health insurance plans as benefits to their customers. <br /><br /> Find out if your employer offers group health insurance. Or, if you belong to any clubs or are associated with a particular business, ask if they offer group health insurance plans. <br /><br /> <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/individual+health+insurance" rel="tag">Individual Health Insurance</a> <br /><br /> Unfortunately, employers aren't required to offer group health insurance plans to their employees. When this is the case, consider purchasing an individual health insurance plan. With the broad range of health insurance companies specializing in affordable individual plans, you will be able to find a plan that meets your health needs as well as satisfies your budget. <br /><br /> State-sponsored Health Insurance <br /><br /> If you aren't employed, or your employer doesn't offer group health insurance and you can't afford to <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/purchase+health+insurance" rel="tag">purchase health insurance</a> otherwise, contact your state's department of insurance for information about state-sponsored health insurance plans. Depending on your income, as well as any other factors your state considers, you and your family members may be eligible for very low-cost or free health insurance.   <bio><a href="http://www.ezquoteguide.com/health/" >http://www.ezquoteguide.com/health/</a> <a href="http://www.ezquoteguide.com/car-new-jersey.shtml" >http://www.ezquoteguide.com/car-new-jersey.shtml</a> </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Affordable Health Insurance In Pennsylvania</title>
		<link>http://www.artwoo.com/article/affordable-health-insurance-in-pennsylvania</link>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 15 Feb 2008 13:25:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>affordable health insurance</category><category>group health insurance</category><category>health insurance policy</category><category>health insurance plan</category><category>health insurance rights</category><category>individual health insurance</category><category>health insurance company</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/affordable-health-insurance-in-pennsylvania</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ If you have just become unemployed and lost your employer-sponsored group health insurance plan, one way for you to obtain affordable health insurance in Pennsylvania is to purchase a conversion plan.  Conversion coverage is an individual health insurance policy that comes from the same company]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ If you have just become unemployed and lost your employer-sponsored <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/group+health+insurance" rel="tag">group health insurance</a> plan, one way for you to obtain <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/affordable+health+insurance" rel="tag">affordable health insurance</a> in Pennsylvania is to purchase a conversion plan. <br /><br /> Conversion coverage is an individual <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/health+insurance+policy" rel="tag">health insurance policy</a> that comes from the same company that provided group health insurance to your employer and his or her employees. If you received employer-sponsored group health insurance for no less than three months, you are eligible for conversion health coverage. When you purchase a conversion <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/health+insurance+plan" rel="tag">health insurance plan</a> in Pennsylvania, you must pay the premiums that your employer may have once paid for you under your employer-sponsored group health insurance plan; however, you can't be denied due to any medical conditions. <br /><br /> Affordable health insurance in Pennsylvania in the form of conversion insurance covers not only you, but anyone else who was previously covered under your employer-sponsored group health insurance plan. This includes your spouse =96 even if the two if you are divorced =96 and your children. As long as the person is your dependent, and previously covered with your health insurance policy, he or she can also be covered under your conversion coverage plan. <br /><br /> You are not eligible for conversion health coverage if you are already receiving, or are eligible to receive, health insurance offering similar coverage from another group health insurance plan, or health care programs such as Medicare. In most cases, you must also use up the Federal COBRA health care coverage if you qualify for it. <br /><br /> Once you become unemployed, you must be notified of your <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/health+insurance+rights" rel="tag">health insurance rights</a> under conversion health insurance plans. Once you are notified, you have 31 days to apply for conversion coverage. If you have not been notified of your health insurance rights under conversion health insurance plans, contact your employer, the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/health+insurance+company" rel="tag">health insurance company</a> from which your employer purchased the employer-sponsored group health insurance plan, or the Insurance Department of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.   <bio><a href="http://www.ezquoteguide.com/health/" >http://www.ezquoteguide.com/health/</a> <a href="http://www.myquoteguide.com/car-full.shtml" >http://www.myquoteguide.com/car-full.shtml</a>  </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Affordable Health Insurance In Pennsylvania</title>
		<link>http://www.artwoo.com/article/affordable-health-insurance-in-pennsylvania</link>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 18 Feb 2007 12:27:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>health insurance plan</category><category>group health insurance</category><category>affordable health insurance</category><category>health insurance plans</category><category>health insurance policy</category><category>health insurance rights</category><category>health insurance company</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/affordable-health-insurance-in-pennsylvania</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[If you have just become unemployed and lost your employer-sponsored group health insurance plan, one way for you to obtain affordable health insurance in Pennsylvania is to purchase a conversion plan.  Conversion coverage is an individual health insurance policy that comes from the same company]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you have just become unemployed and lost your employer-sponsored group <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/health+insurance+plan" rel="tag">health insurance plan</a>, one way for you to obtain <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/affordable+health+insurance" rel="tag">affordable health insurance</a> in Pennsylvania is to purchase a conversion plan. <br /><br /> Conversion coverage is an individual <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/health+insurance+policy" rel="tag">health insurance policy</a> that comes from the same company that provided <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/group+health+insurance" rel="tag">group health insurance</a> to your employer and his or her employees. If you received employer-sponsored group health insurance for no less than three months, you are eligible for conversion health coverage. When you purchase a conversion health insurance plan in Pennsylvania, you must pay the premiums that your employer may have once paid for you under your employer-sponsored group health insurance plan; however, you can't be denied due to any medical conditions. <br /><br /> Affordable health insurance in Pennsylvania in the form of conversion insurance covers not only you, but anyone else who was previously covered under your employer-sponsored group health insurance plan. This includes your spouse -- even if the two if you are divorced -- and your children. As long as the person is your dependent, and previously covered with your health insurance policy, he or she can also be covered under your conversion coverage plan. <br /><br /> You are not eligible for conversion health coverage if you are already receiving, or are eligible to receive, health insurance offering similar coverage from another group health insurance plan, or health care programs such as Medicare. In most cases, you must also use up the Federal COBRA health care coverage if you qualify for it. <br /><br /> Once you become unemployed, you must be notified of your <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/health+insurance+rights" rel="tag">health insurance rights</a> under conversion <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/health+insurance+plans" rel="tag">health insurance plans</a>. Once you are notified, you have 31 days to apply for conversion coverage. If you have not been notified of your health insurance rights under conversion health insurance plans, contact your employer, the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/health+insurance+company" rel="tag">health insurance company</a> from which your employer purchased the employer-sponsored group health insurance plan, or the Insurance Department of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.   <bio><a href="http://www.ezquoteguide.com/health/" >http://www.ezquoteguide.com/health/</a> <a href="http://www.myquoteguide.com/car-full.shtml" >http://www.myquoteguide.com/car-full.shtml</a> </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Find Affordable, Low Cost Health Insurance</title>
		<link>http://www.artwoo.com/article/find-affordable-low-cost-health-insurance</link>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 22 Mar 2007 23:55:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>health insurance plan</category><category>group health insurance</category><category>health insurance plans</category><category>health insurance policies</category><category>individual health insurance</category><category>health insurance premiums</category><category>low cost health insurance</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/find-affordable-low-cost-health-insurance</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The best way to find affordable, low cost health insurance is to have an employer-sponsored group health insurance plan. Group health insurance plans are the most affordable, low cost health insurance plans out there, aside from state-sponsored health insurance plans. If you can obtain a group]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[The best way to find affordable, <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/low+cost+health+insurance" rel="tag">low cost health insurance</a> is to have an employer-sponsored group <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/health+insurance+plan" rel="tag">health insurance plan</a>. <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/group+health+insurance" rel="tag">Group health insurance</a> plans are the most affordable, low cost <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/health+insurance+plans" rel="tag">health insurance plans</a> out there, aside from state-sponsored health insurance plans. If you can obtain a group health insurance plan from your employer, you will pay even less for your health insurance than you would if you purchased a group health insurance plan on your own. <br /><br /> Most employers have certain requirements an employee must meet before he or she can be a part of the employer-sponsored group health insurance plan. These requirements range from the number of hours the employee works, to the employee's status, i.e., whether the employee works full-time or part-time. Employers sometimes have time requirements as well. This means the employee must be with the company for a certain amount of time before he or she is considered eligible for the employer-sponsored group health insurance plan. <br /><br /> Employer-sponsored group health insurance plans are usually the most affordable, low cost health insurance plans for a variety of reasons. If you have an employer-sponsored group health insurance plan, the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/health+insurance+premiums" rel="tag">health insurance premiums</a> are either divided between you and your employer, or paid completely by your employer. This means one of two things: <br /><br /> •You are only required to pay half of the health insurance premiums plus a low cost co-payment. <br /><br /> •You are only required to pay an affordable co-payment. <br /><br /> Employer-sponsored group health insurance plans become even more affordable and low cost when you factor in your spouse and children. Rather than purchase individual <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/health+insurance+policies" rel="tag">health insurance policies</a> for each of your family members, or pay out-of-pocket for health care costs, you can add your spouse and your children to your employer-sponsored group health insurance plan. <br /><br /> Find out if your employer offers a group health insurance plan, and ask how you can enroll in the affordable, low cost health insurance plan today.   <bio><a href="http://www.ezquoteguide.com/health/" >http://www.ezquoteguide.com/health/</a> <a href="http://ezquoteguide.com/health-self-employed.shtml" >http://ezquoteguide.com/health-self-employed.shtml</a> </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Get Affordable Health Insurance In Tennessee</title>
		<link>http://www.artwoo.com/article/get-affordable-health-insurance-in-tennessee</link>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 18 Aug 2007 12:25:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>health insurance plan</category><category>affordable health insurance</category><category>individual health insurance</category><category>health insurance coverage</category><category>health insurance benefits</category><category>group health insurance</category><category>previous health</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/get-affordable-health-insurance-in-tennessee</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ If you've been receiving TennCare or any other affordable health insurance benefits in Tennessee, but have found yourself no longer eligible, you must search elsewhere for affordable health insurance in Tennessee. There are critical deadlines that must be met before obtaining affordable health]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ If you've been receiving TennCare or any other <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/affordable+health+insurance" rel="tag">affordable health insurance</a> benefits in Tennessee, but have found yourself no longer eligible, you must search elsewhere for affordable health insurance in Tennessee. There are critical deadlines that must be met before obtaining affordable health insurance goes from being somewhat annoying to nearly impossible. <br /><br /> Planning to enroll in a group <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/health+insurance+plan" rel="tag">health insurance plan</a>? You must do so within 30 days of losing your <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/previous+health" rel="tag">previous health</a> insurance in Tennessee. You may be enrolling in the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/group+health+insurance" rel="tag">group health insurance</a> plan offered by your employer, or one offered by your spouse's employer. Either way, make sure you enroll before the 30 days is up or you might find it difficult to get affordable health insurance. <br /><br /> Planning to purchase an <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/individual+health+insurance" rel="tag">individual health insurance</a> plan? If you've been insured for the past 18 months but have lost coverage and now wish to purchase an individual health insurance plan, you have a bit more time to get the ball rolling than you would have with a group health insurance plan. You must purchase an individual health insurance plan within 63 days after losing your previous <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/health+insurance+coverage" rel="tag">health insurance coverage</a>. <br /><br /> Prepare yourself for a waiting period. If you have a pre-existing health condition, you could be subject to a "waiting period" before your new health insurance plan actually takes effect. However, if you've had 18 months of constant health insurance and haven't not exceeded the allotted amount of time in between coverage, a waiting period might not apply to you. <br /><br /> Losing health insurance can be depressing. One day you're ready to conquer the world because, after all, if you fall down you know you can pay for a doctor to fix you! The next day, you're afraid to leave your home. Do not let the loss of affordable health insurance in Tennessee intimidate you. Get out there and find yourself another affordable health insurance plan before your deadlines are up!   <bio>My recommended sites here: <a href="http://www.ezquoteguide.com/discount-health.shtml" >http://www.ezquoteguide.com/discount-health.shtml</a> Low Cost Health Insurance Quotes in Tennessee <a href="http://www.myquoteguide.com/Best-Health.shtml" >http://www.myquoteguide.com/Best-Health.shtml</a> Quick Health Insurance Quotes Online  </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Find Affordable, Low Cost Health Insurance</title>
		<link>http://www.artwoo.com/article/find-affordable-low-cost-health-insurance</link>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 11 Dec 2007 13:25:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>group health insurance</category><category>health insurance plans</category><category>health insurance plan</category><category>health insurance premiums</category><category>health insurance policies</category><category>individual health insurance</category><category>individual health insurance policies</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/find-affordable-low-cost-health-insurance</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ The best way to find affordable, low cost health insurance is to have an employer-sponsored group health insurance plan. Group health insurance plans are the most affordable, low cost health insurance plans out there, aside from state-sponsored health insurance plans. If you can obtain a group]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ The best way to find affordable, low cost health insurance is to have an employer-sponsored <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/group+health+insurance" rel="tag">group health insurance</a> plan. Group <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/health+insurance+plans" rel="tag"><a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/health+insurance+plan" rel="tag">health insurance plan</a>s</a> are the most affordable, low cost health insurance plans out there, aside from state-sponsored health insurance plans. If you can obtain a group health insurance plan from your employer, you will pay even less for your health insurance than you would if you purchased a group health insurance plan on your own. <br /><br /> Most employers have certain requirements an employee must meet before he or she can be a part of the employer-sponsored group health insurance plan. These requirements range from the number of hours the employee works, to the employee's status, i.e., whether the employee works full-time or part-time. Employers sometimes have time requirements as well. This means the employee must be with the company for a certain amount of time before he or she is considered eligible for the employer-sponsored group health insurance plan. <br /><br /> Employer-sponsored group health insurance plans are usually the most affordable, low cost health insurance plans for a variety of reasons. If you have an employer-sponsored group health insurance plan, the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/health+insurance+premiums" rel="tag">health insurance premiums</a> are either divided between you and your employer, or paid completely by your employer. This means one of two things: <br /><br /> =95You are only required to pay half of the health insurance premiums plus a low cost co-payment. <br /><br /> =95You are only required to pay an affordable co-payment. <br /><br /> Employer-sponsored group health insurance plans become even more affordable and low cost when you factor in your spouse and children. Rather than purchase individual <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/health+insurance+policies" rel="tag">health insurance policies</a> for each of your family members, or pay out-of-pocket for health care costs, you can add your spouse and your children to your employer-sponsored group health insurance plan. <br /><br /> Find out if your employer offers a group health insurance plan, and ask how you can enroll in the affordable, low cost health insurance plan today.   <bio><a href="http://www.ezquoteguide.com/health/" >http://www.ezquoteguide.com/health/</a> <a href="http://ezquoteguide.com/health-self-employed.shtml" >http://ezquoteguide.com/health-self-employed.shtml</a>  </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Where To Find Affordable Individual And Family Health Insurance</title>
		<link>http://www.artwoo.com/article/where-to-find-affordable-individual-and-family-health-insurance</link>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 22 Mar 2007 22:44:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>family health insurance</category><category>health insurance plan</category><category>health insurance plans</category><category>affordable health insurance</category><category>health insurance programs</category><category>health insurance policies</category><category>health insurance policy</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/where-to-find-affordable-individual-and-family-health-insurance</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Individual and family health insurance is the way to go for many people. For example, college and university students may find themselves in a bind when it comes to obtaining affordable health insurance. These students can apply for either a student health insurance plan, or they can apply for an]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Individual and <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/family+health+insurance" rel="tag">family health insurance</a> is the way to go for many people. For example, college and university students may find themselves in a bind when it comes to obtaining <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/affordable+health+insurance" rel="tag">affordable health insurance</a>. These students can apply for either a student <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/health+insurance+plan" rel="tag">health insurance plan</a>, or they can apply for an individual and family health insurance plan. Those students with dependents such as children usually opt to look into affordable individual and family <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/health+insurance+plans" rel="tag">health insurance plans</a>. <br /><br /> But how can you find an affordable individual and family health insurance plan? After all, individual health insurance plans are notorious for being more expensive than the group <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/health+insurance+policies" rel="tag">health insurance policies</a> you can get through your employer, right? <br /><br /> That's true, but there are always ways to find an affordable individual and family health insurance plan. <br /><br /> Start shopping for affordable individual and family health insurance. Look around at a few insurance companies that offer individual and family health insurance plans. Check out the company's ratings, what they'll offer you with the plan, and then get some quotes. Talk to family members, friends, and co-workers who have experience with these companies and plans. <br /><br /> Never underestimate the power of freedom. Just about every state has some kind of free medical care service for children, even if they are already covered under their parents' insurance plan. Once you purchase an affordable individual and family health insurance plan, you may be able to let your child or children use these free services for run-of-the-mill illnesses such as the common cold. This will help avoid making claims on your <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/health+insurance+policy" rel="tag">health insurance policy</a>. <br /><br /> Don't forget the tried and true. If you're having difficulty finding affordable individual and family health insurance, remember, you can always: Join your spouse's health insurance plan, check into state-sponsored plans such as Medicaid and Medicare and other <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/health+insurance+programs" rel="tag">health insurance programs</a> specifically for children, or join an organization that offers health insurance plans to its members and their families.   <bio><a href="http://www.ezquoteguide.com/health/" >http://www.ezquoteguide.com/health/</a> <a href="http://ezquoteguide.com/health-self-employed.shtml" >http://ezquoteguide.com/health-self-employed.shtml</a> </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Where To Find Affordable Individual And Family Health Insurance</title>
		<link>http://www.artwoo.com/article/where-to-find-affordable-individual-and-family-health-insurance</link>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jul 2007 12:25:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>family health insurance</category><category>health insurance plan</category><category>individual health insurance</category><category>health insurance plans</category><category>affordable health insurance</category><category>health insurance policies</category><category>health insurance programs</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/where-to-find-affordable-individual-and-family-health-insurance</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ Individual and family health insurance is the way to go for many people. For example, college and university students may find themselves in a bind when it comes to obtaining affordable health insurance. These students can apply for either a student health insurance plan, or they can apply for an]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Individual and <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/family+health+insurance" rel="tag">family health insurance</a> is the way to go for many people. For example, college and university students may find themselves in a bind when it comes to obtaining <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/affordable+health+insurance" rel="tag">affordable health insurance</a>. These students can apply for either a student <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/health+insurance+plan" rel="tag">health insurance plan</a>, or they can apply for an individual and family health insurance plan. Those students with dependents such as children usually opt to look into affordable individual and family <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/health+insurance+plans" rel="tag">health insurance plans</a>. <br /><br /> But how can you find an affordable individual and family health insurance plan? After all, <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/individual+health+insurance" rel="tag">individual health insurance</a> plans are notorious for being more expensive than the group <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/health+insurance+policies" rel="tag">health insurance policies</a> you can get through your employer, right? <br /><br /> That's true, but there are always ways to find an affordable individual and family health insurance plan. <br /><br /> Start shopping for affordable individual and family health insurance. Look around at a few insurance companies that offer individual and family health insurance plans. Check out the company's ratings, what they'll offer you with the plan, and then get some quotes. Talk to family members, friends, and co-workers who have experience with these companies and plans. <br /><br /> Never underestimate the power of freedom. Just about every state has some kind of free medical care service for children, even if they are already covered under their parents' insurance plan. Once you purchase an affordable individual and family health insurance plan, you may be able to let your child or children use these free services for run-of-the-mill illnesses such as the common cold. This will help avoid making claims on your health insurance policy. <br /><br /> Don't forget the tried and true. If you're having difficulty finding affordable individual and family health insurance, remember, you can always: Join your spouse's health insurance plan, check into state-sponsored plans such as Medicaid and Medicare and other <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/health+insurance+programs" rel="tag">health insurance programs</a> specifically for children, or join an organization that offers health insurance plans to its members and their families.   <bio><a href="http://www.ezquoteguide.com/health/" >http://www.ezquoteguide.com/health/</a> <a href="http://ezquoteguide.com/health-self-employed.shtml" >http://ezquoteguide.com/health-self-employed.shtml</a>  </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Affordable Family And Individual Health Insurance</title>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 16 Dec 2006 18:27:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>individual health insurance</category><category>health insurance plan</category><category>health insurance plans</category><category>health insurance company</category><category>individual health insurance plans</category><category>health insurance quote</category><category>health insurance companies</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/affordable-family-and-individual-health-insurance</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[If you don't already have any type of health insurance plan, or know someone who does and who can refer you to a great health insurance company, the quickest way to get a quote is to probably search for one on the Internet.  When you search for affordable family and individual health insurance on]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you don't already have any type of <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/health+insurance+plan" rel="tag">health insurance plan</a>, or know someone who does and who can refer you to a great <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/health+insurance+company" rel="tag">health insurance company</a>, the quickest way to get a quote is to probably search for one on the Internet. <br /><br /> When you search for affordable family and <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/individual+health+insurance" rel="tag">individual health insurance</a> on the Internet, you'll to be required to answer several questions before you can get your family and individual <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/health+insurance+quote" rel="tag">health insurance quote</a>. Those questions include, but are not limited to: <br /><br /> • Your location. This helps determine whether or not the insurance company offers family and individual <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/health+insurance+plans" rel="tag">health insurance plans</a> in your area. If the health insurance company does not offer family and <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/individual+health+insurance+plans" rel="tag">individual health insurance plans</a> in your area, it may offer alternative health insurance plans that provide similar coverage. Or, you may need to search other <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/health+insurance+companies" rel="tag">health insurance companies</a> for an affordable family and individual health insurance plan. <br /><br /> • The gender and date of birth of the applicant, as well as the spouse and any children who are going to be included on the family and individual health insurance plan. <br /><br /> • The tobacco use of everyone who is going to be included on the family and individual health insurance plan. You shouldn't provide false information about your tobacco use; in the end, if you need health care related to illnesses caused by smoking, your family and individual health insurance plan may not provide coverage if your false information is discovered. <br /><br /> • Whether or not the applicant, or anyone who is going to be included on the family and individual health insurance plan, is a full-time student. Many family and individual health insurance plans are purchased by full time college or university students who have dependents. <br /><br /> • Your contact information. If you qualify for an affordable family and individual health insurance plan, the company is going to want to contact you with a quote and further steps.   <bio><a href="http://www.ezquoteguide.com/home/" >http://www.ezquoteguide.com/home/</a> <a href="http://www.ezquoteguide.com/health/" >http://www.ezquoteguide.com/health/</a> <a href="http://www.ezquoteguide.com/car/" >http://www.ezquoteguide.com/car/</a> </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Individual Health And Dental Insurance</title>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 15 Sep 2007 15:25:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>health insurance plan</category><category>individual health insurance</category><category>individual health insurance plans</category><category>health maintenance organization</category><category>dental insurance plans</category><category>dental health maintenance</category><category>hmo health insurance</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/individual-health-and-dental-insurance</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ Both individual health and dental insurance plans have confusing, yet important, abbreviations. Below is an explanation of each to help you learn the things you need to know about individual health and dental insurance plans.  Health Maintenance Organization (HMO): An HMO is a health insurance]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Both individual health and <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/dental+insurance+plans" rel="tag">dental insurance plans</a> have confusing, yet important, abbreviations. Below is an explanation of each to help you learn the things you need to know about individual health and dental insurance plans. <br /><br /> <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/health+maintenance+organization" rel="tag">Health Maintenance Organization</a> (HMO): An HMO is a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/health+insurance+plan" rel="tag">health insurance plan</a> that allows you to choose a primary care physician who will act as your "go between" in the event you need to see a medical specialist outside of your primary care physician's field. If you have an <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/hmo+health+insurance" rel="tag">HMO health insurance</a> plan, you "prepay" for services rather than pay a deductible. <br /><br /> Preferred Provider Organization (PPO): PPOs are available with both <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/individual+health+insurance" rel="tag">individual health insurance</a> plans and dental insurance plans. Like an HMO, a PPO lets you choose your doctor or dentist within a particular network. Unlike an HMO, you only pay for the services you are given by the doctor or dentist. <br /><br /> Point of Service (POS): A POS is a health insurance plan that combines features from HMOs and PPOs. Like an HMO, there is usually no deductible, low co-pay, and a primary care physician. Like a POS, you're allowed to go out of the network of doctors, in which case you'll pay a deductible and possibly higher co-pay. <br /><br /> Indemnity Plan (IP): The IP is a very popular dental insurance plan. Coverage is limited, but you usually have the option of choosing your own dentist, which actually helps you save money. <br /><br /> <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/dental+health+maintenance" rel="tag">Dental Health Maintenance</a> Organization (DHMO): After paying one annual premium, a DHMO guarantees a certain number of visits, though it doesn't allow you to choose your dentist. <br /><br /> Dental Discount Plan (DDP): Although a DDP isn't a traditional dental health insurance plan, you can get discounts from dentists who agree to participate in the plan. There's no limit and you choose your own dentist. <br /><br /> Rather than let abbreviations complicate things, learn the meanings to easier find the right individual health and dental insurance plans for you.   <bio><a href="http://ezquoteguide.com/health/" >http://ezquoteguide.com/health/</a> Individual Health and Dental Insurance <a href="http://www.myquoteguide.com/Best-Health.shtml" >http://www.myquoteguide.com/Best-Health.shtml</a> Affordable Insurance Plans  </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>How To Get Affordable Individual And Family Health Insurance</title>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 24 Feb 2007 08:27:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>family health insurance</category><category>health insurance plan</category><category>health insurance plans</category><category>affordable health insurance</category><category>adequate health insurance</category><category>health insurance act</category><category>group health insurance</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-to-get-affordable-individual-and-family-health-insurance</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[An affordable individual and family health insurance plan is an insurance plan provided only to individuals and their families, unlike the group insurance plans offered to employers or other organizations. Not everyone has the option of getting an employer-sponsored group health insurance plan, and]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[An affordable individual and <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/family+health+insurance" rel="tag">family health insurance</a> plan is an insurance plan provided only to individuals and their families, unlike the group insurance plans offered to employers or other organizations. Not everyone has the option of getting an employer-sponsored group <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/health+insurance+plan" rel="tag">health insurance plan</a>, and not everyone belongs to an organization that offers group <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/health+insurance+plans" rel="tag">health insurance plans</a> to their members. When this is the case for individuals with families, an affordable individual and family health insurance plan is ideal. <br /><br /> Affordable individual and family health insurance plans are often offered through an indemnity or managed care organization. With an indemnity, the policyholder -- you -- pays for all health care costs upfront. The individual and family health insurance plan will reimburse you once they receive a doctor or hospital bill. With a managed care plan, you usually only have to pay a co-payment at the time of your medical service. The doctor or hospital will then bill your individual and family health insurance company for the rest. Managed care organizations include Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs), Preferred Provider Organizations (PPOs) and Point of Service (POS) plans, and they do not always provide the wide selection of doctors and other health care professionals offered by indemnity plans. <br /><br /> You may feel health insurance is too expensive for you, but there are affordable individual and family health insurance plans out there. Being without <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/adequate+health+insurance" rel="tag">adequate health insurance</a> is too risky -- for your health and your bank account. Thanks to individual and family health insurance plans, it's possible for you, your spouse, and your children to obtain <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/affordable+health+insurance" rel="tag">affordable health insurance</a>. <br /><br /> If you and your family are currently without affordable health insurance, act quickly. After you apply for an individual and family health insurance plan, the time between application and the date the plan actually starts varies. The speed of the process usually depends on the underwriting process of the insurance company, so it's best to apply as soon as possible.   <bio><a href="http://www.ezquoteguide.com/health/" >http://www.ezquoteguide.com/health/</a> <a href="http://www.ezquoteguide.com/car-new-jersey.shtml" >http://www.ezquoteguide.com/car-new-jersey.shtml</a> </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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