The Good News Health Insurance Blog

I have struggled with knee problems for over twenty years. Hiking to the vantage point in this photo is something that has caused me much pain for as long as I can remember. This photo was taken last weekend while I stood there, pain free and on an emotional high, which would not have happened …

On Top Of The Mountain Read More »

In 2007, I was diagnosed with Type II Diabetes.  My treatment started with diet and exercise, but quickly progressed to oral medication.  Not too long after that, I was testing at least six times a day with finger sticks, along with injecting long-term, quick acting, insulin in the morning, evening, and at mealtimes.  I did …

A Little Help From Our Friends Pays Off! Read More »

We are all used to receiving an Explanation of Benefit’s (EOB’s) that lets us know we are being denied benefits and/or payments.  Unfortunately, this is all too common in the health insurance industry.  And many times, the carriers are justified in their denial based on the way the claim was submitted by the provider.  Examples …

Appealing A Claim Claims It’s Own Rewards Read More »

When I had been introduced to Members Health Plan (MHP), a MEWA, as an alternative to my current health benefits, I admit I was quite reluctant to consider change in my health plan.  I had heard of Association Health Plans (AHP’s) and Professional Employer Organization’s (PEO’s), but a MEWA was foreign to me and so …

The Right Prescription Pays Off Read More »

Requesting “Feel-Good” stories from clients, during these extraordinary times, does not seem right to me.  So many things have changed recently but I believe common courtesy should not.  This is a time for giving and not for asking.  As a result, this month I am going to provide my own story which involves personal experiences …

Tele-Medicine Has Found It’s Calling Read More »

After struggling with a severe level of pain and discomfort for many years due to a condition called spondylolisthesis, I was at the desperate stage of trying to find a solution with my back problems.  After visiting with various orthopedic surgeons, and requesting advice from friends and colleagues, I was recommended to a surgeon that …

When Accessing The Best-Of-The-Best Doctors Becomes Reality Read More »

A relaxing day at the beach, at the end of August, quickly turned into a nightmare when I ended up with a bad episode of vertigo. Unable to move, an ambulance arrived and brought me to the emergency room where the staff performed many different tests and procedures to rule out different possibilities. I can …

A Day At The Beach Ends With A Beautiful Sunset Read More »

A health insurance carrier increased the premium it charged one of my non-profit clients—by a lot. (That seems to happen way too often…so aggravating!)  My client had a real dilemma. To avoid passing the higher premium on to employees, they’d have to increase co-pays and add a deductible for some benefits.  The client was concerned, …

Non-Profit Shows Employees It Cares Read More »

One of my clients went through an exciting merger with another company. But in the flurry of closing activities, there was confusion on the formal transition date. As a result, my client inadvertently ended its health plan 15 days before the merged company’s new plan kicked in. So the employees were temporarily without health insurance—they “fell between the cracks.” …

Insurance Carrier Helps Woman Who ‘Fell between the Cracks’ Read More »