Which Medical Issues Affect Your Life Insurance Premiums

Health conditions could affect your life insurance premiums.   When you’re applying for life insurance coverage, you’ll be asked about your health and family’s health history. When deciding whether or not to provide you with a policy, an insurer will look at these two factors as well as your age, occupation, gender, smoking habits, and Read More

California Surprise-Billing Law Protects Patients But Aggravates Many Doctors

The latest on the California surprise-billing law.   It’s been over two years since California’s surprise-billing law took effect. There continues to be one thing on which consumer advocates, doctors, and insurers all agree on: The law has been effective at protecting many people from bills that may have been saddled with from doctors who Read More

Would Public Option Health Plan Would Kill Private Insurance?

The latest about public option health care.   Believe it or not, but most Americans like private health insurance. A recent study found that over half of voters oppose Medicare for All if it means it would eliminate private coverage. Many moderate lawmakers are well aware of these polling figures, which is why they’re calling Read More

Understanding the Effects of Stress on Your Heart Health

How does stress impact my heart health?   Everyone experiences stress to some degree, whether it’s pressure at work, receiving an unexpected bill or getting a flat car battery. How you manage stress can impact your daily life as well as physical health. Sustained levels of stress can adversely affect your heart. Understanding how stress Read More