Health Reform Law Credited for Drop in Uninsured Young Adults

Written by Steven Rivera on September 27, 2011 – 4:40 pm

The number of young adults without health insurance has dropped significantly, according to a new survey released by Gallup. The survey finds the drop in uninsured young adults has everything to do with the health care reform law.

Reform Law Helps Young Adults Remain Insured

According to the Gallup poll and The Washington Post, about 1 million more young adults are enjoying the benefits of health insurance thanks to President Barack Obamas health care reform law. Be

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Indian Travel Insurance Online

Written by Steven Rivera on September 26, 2011 – 12:18 am

Indian insurance companies have designed efficient travel medical insurance for visitors to foreign countries. You can select the travel insurance as per your travel plans using compare facility online. Today, there is no need to visit insurance companies to buy your insurance policy. You can compare plans sitting at your home or office without any hassles using the online compare facility at Eindiainsurance.

There are several insurance companies in India such as TATA AIG, Reliance, Bajaj Allianz, Oriental, Cholamandalam These insurance companies are offering Indian travel insurance at affordable premium cost and better medical coverage.

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Visitors Insurance Canada

Written by Steven Rivera on September 25, 2011 – 10:36 pm

Travelers who visit a foreign country are considered as visitors and they should purchase medical insurance coverage for their stay abroad. No matter from which country you are travelling, but while you are visiting Canada make sure that you are covered under health insurance. The health care costs are expensive in Canada and can leave you stranded during emergency if you are uninsured. There are insurance plans designed by prominent insurance companies to offer better coverage for visitor to Canada.

Visitors Insurance Canada is the appropriate insurance coverage for travelers from any foreign country. These insurance plans are designed keeping mind some of the medical benefits required for travelers.

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Majority of American Families Have No Emergency Preparedness Plan

Written by Tiffany Mitchell on September 25, 2011 – 8:19 pm

More than half of families in the U.S. have no emergency preparedness plan for surviving a terrorist attack or natural disaster, according to a survey released this week by Columbia Universitys Mailman School of Public Health. In the wake of numerous recent natural disasters like Hurricane Irene and the possibility of a terrorist threat to the nation, the university says its time for Americans to get more serious about their safety.

51 Percent of Families Lack a Preparedness Plan

According to the survey, more than half of U.S. families lack a preparedness plan in the event that they are faced with an emergency that could leave them without food, water or other necessities.

Of the 1,000 adult phone respondents surveyed, 51 percent have absolutely no plan of action.

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State Farm Pays $5 Billion to Cover Weather Damages

Written by Steven Rivera on September 25, 2011 – 7:24 pm

State Farm Insurance said on Sunday that it has paid $5 billion to its customers for weather-related catastrophes so far this year. In the wake of a number of natural disastersincluding numerous tornadoes, wildfires and hurricanesdamage to cars, homes and other properties has resulted in major payouts from the company.

State Farm Receives Nearly 1 Million Claims

In its announcement, State Farm revealed it had received over 970,000 claims as of Sept. 23.

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