Affordable
Health Insurance Resources: Books, Organizations, Blogs and More
| Books: |
 Affordable
Health Insurance In America: Secrets and Tips to Help You
in Your Search for Medical Coverage
By
Esq., Edwin S. Havens IV
This short, but well-authored book, provides
the resources you need to thoroughly examine and understand
comprehensive, yet affordable, health plans. Readers learn
how to ask the right questions, and how to determine what
aspects of coverage are most important to your personal
circumstances.
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 Extending
Affordable Health Insurance to the Uninsurable
By
Conrad F. Meier
This book addresses the issue that 2.5 million
people suffer from pre-existing medical conditions making
it likely their future medical expenses will be extremely
high. It encourages the concept of nonprofit health insurance
plans, also known as HIPs. Readers will learn how HIPs help
accomplish the goal of assuring access to quality medical
care for those who need it. |
 The
New Health Insurance Solution: How to Get Cheaper, Better
Coverage Without a Traditional Employer Plan
By
Paul Zane Pilzer
This book offers a plan of action to help American
citizens cut their health insurance costs in half. That solution
is called the New Health Insurance Solution, and it introduces
new ways for everyone to get affordable health care - without
an employer. The author is former advisor in two White House
administrations. |
 Get
a Good Deal on Your Health Insurance Without Getting Ripped-Off
By
Jonathan J. Pletzke
This book is a complete and concise guide to
getting the most from individual, small business, Medicare,
Medigap, and employer health insurance. The author's mission
is to educate consumers on health insurance, to dispel myths
and lies, and to empower consumers to confidently buy and
use health insurance to their advantage whether they buy it
themselves or choose from employer plans while working or
in retirement. |
| Blogs: |
Health
Insurance Blog - Since
2004, this blog has been discussing several issues related
to affordable health insurance in the state of California.
Previous topics have included "Why is single-payer
health reform not viable?", "What Is The Difference
Between Health Insurance Companies In California?",
"California Health Insurers Must Reinstate Policies",
and "Health care reform - What Are the Chances?"
Health
Insurance Sort - This blog is administered
by HealthInsuranceSort.com based in Solon, Ohio. Their service
is to help consumers find the best possible health insurance
plans in the market, but their blog offers insight on the
latest happenings in the health insurance industry.
The
Health Care Blog - This
blog is run by Matthew Holt, who is also the founder of
the Health 2.0 conference. Supplied with daily content from
an array of bloggers, the site represents some of the most
respected voices in the healthcare industry. Other bloggers
include Dr. Val Jones, Richard Reece, and Sarah Arnquist. |
| Organizations
and Government Agencies: |
 America's
Health Insurance Plans (AHIP)
- a national association based in Washington, DC that
represents over 1,000 member companies that provide
health insurance coverage to more than 200 million
Americans. They are a unified voice in the industry,
and their goal is to expand access to high quality,
affordable coverage to all Americans.
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 Association
of Health Insurance Advisors (AHIA)
- Also, known as AHIA, this organization is the NAIFA
Health and Employee Benefits advocate that protects
the role of the member advisors in offering affordable
health care choices in a competitive marketplace. Members
are NAIFA Federation members actively involved in the
sale of group and individual health related products. |
 Council
For Affordable Health Insurance (CAHI)
- Based in Alexandria, Virginia, this organization is
a research and advocacy association of insurance carriers.
Their membership includes insurance companies, small
businesses, providers, nonprofit associations, actuaries,
insurance brokers and individuals. They educate lawmakers
and regulators about the results of health care reform
measures. |
 Families
USA - A national nonprofit, non-partisan
organization based in Washington, DC that promotes high-quality,
affordable health care. They work at national and local
levels for the cause, and have earned a reputation as
an effective voice for health care consumers for more
than two decades.
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 National
Coalition on Health Care
- Headquartered in Washington, DC, and founded in 1990,
this coalition is the nation's largest and most broadly
representative alliance working to improve America's
health care. They are non-profit and non-partisan, and
are comprised of over 70 organizations that represent
the American people. |
 SBA:
Health Savings Accounts
- This page featured on the web site of the Small Business
Administration educates users about Health Savings Accounts,
also known as HSAs. Readers can learn about the disadvantages,
the benefits for small business owners, and other FAQs.
It also features testimonials, a comparison to other
options, and relevant resources. |
| Plans/Proposals: |
NAHU's
Healthy Access Plan
- This is a plan by the National Association of Health
Underwriters in Arlington, Virginia, to provide affordable
coverage to all Americans. The organization believes
that the plan is a comprehensive approach to meeting
the challenge, and a yardstick for evaluating other
proposals.
Obama
Administration Plan For Affordable Health Insurance
- A detailed discussion of the plan that Barack Obama
and Joe Biden have in place to make health care affordable
and accessible to all Americans. The site features
videos, a speech, an extensive agenda, and frequently
asked questions about how they will make health insurance
"work for people and businesses - not just insurance
and drug companies."
Obama-Biden
Healthcare Discussion - This public discussion
is one of many forums on Change.gov - the web site
for the Office of the President-elect and Office of
the Vice President-elect. Throughout the Presidential
Transition Project, this website is the source for
the latest news, events, and announcements related
to the Obama Administration. On this particular page,
users are invited to respond to the question: "What
worries you most about the healthcare system in our
country?
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| Web
Sites: |
eHealthInsurance.com
- Comprehensive web site that presents complex health
insurance information in an objective, user-friendly
format, enabling the research, analysis, comparison
and purchase of health insurance products that best
meet consumers' needs. Also, provides quotes for affordable
health insurance for families and college students.
HealthInsurance.About.com
- Helpful resource that offers daily news and commentary
by Kelly Montgomery, a health policy expert who used
to worked as a health policy analyst and consumer
advocate for the American Diabetes Association. The
site offers a free newsletter, and has a "browse
by topic" feature that allows users to learn
about various affordable health insurance options.
Health
Insurance Resource Center - Web site
that provides free information and links to information
about health care and health insurance. The information
is intended for a general consumer audience, and the
site features a useful glossary and a guide for each
state.
PersonalInsure.About.com
- A guide to affordable health insurance written by
Bobbie Sage that educates users about their options.
The guide helps them choose the right company, understand
the coverage, and understand how to file a claim.
It also links to other articles that may be of assistance.
Medicare.gov
- This is the official U.S. government site for people
with Medicare. Medicare is an Affordable health insurance
program for people age 65 or older, some disabled
people under age 65, and people of all ages with permanent
kidney failure. The site allows qualified individuals
to enroll, addresses frequently asked questions, and
has a glossary for clarification on certain terms.
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