On January 26, the California State Senate voted twice on SB 810 (Leno) the California Universal Health Care Act, but did not gather enough votes for passage.
Some new grads are happy to be offered an unpaid internship. That's because fewer nurses are retiring during the recession, and hospitals are saving money by turning to veteran or temporary nurses who don't need expensive training.
Monthly premiums for Medicare Part B, which covers physician visits and outpatient procedures, will rise by $3.50 next year to $99.90. Earlier this year, Medicare trustees projected that premiums would increase by $10.20. Obama administration officials attributed the lower rates in part to cost-cutting provisions under the federal health reform law and beneficiaries' lower use of services.
Effects of Health Care Reform on Coverage Costs
Brian Schroeder
April 4, 2010
The new health care reforms will have a significant impact on health care coverage costs. Read more to find out how this effects your costs
President Obama's Health Care Reform Proposal
Associated Press
February 22, 2010
The President’s Proposal puts American families and small business owners in control of their own health care. Read the article....
How Obama's Budget Impacts You Financially
NAIFA
Brian Schroeder
2010-02-03
An Overview of the Obama budget’s tax proposals impacting life insurance and annuity products, life insurance companies, agents and financial advisors as business people and NAIFA members’ clients. Read the article...
2010 Medicare Plan Changes
Brian Schroeder
2009-12-24
Effective January 1, 2010, CMS made changes to Medicare's deductible and coinsurance. Learn what they are...
Understanding 2009 Open Enrollment Period
Brian Schroeder
2010-01-07
The 2009 Open Enrollment Period runs from 01-01-09 through 03-31-09. The "one election rule" applies to both Medicare Advantage plans and Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug plans. As a Medicare beneficiary... Open Enrollment
Annuities Are Gaining Popularity In Retirement Planning
Brian Schroeder
2009-03-15
Millions of Americans have watched their retirement savings invested in 401Ks, and IRAs take massive percentage loses during this global financial crisis. Equity investors' appetite for risk has evaporated. Safety of their principle is now the primary investment concern. ls it likely to stay this way for years?...
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