health insurance

Medicare Coverage for People Under 65

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Medicare and Medicaid are two completely separate programs. Medicaid is run by individual states and offers medical coverage to low income families. Medicare is the health insurance that is usually used by people once they hit the age of 65. There are exceptions, though, that offer Medicare coverage to younger people. Some people who have [...]

Appeal a Denial of Claims-It’s Your Right!

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By the time the single mom, who is lucky enough to have health insurance coverage for her family pays the insurance premium, meets the deductible, and contributes her portion of the co-pay that the insurer dictates, she has already spent a lot of money. A notice that the claim for insurance payment for medical treatment has [...]

Term Life Insurance in Surprising Places

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Have you asked about life insurance at your bank or credit union? Many single moms are surprised to learn that their financial institution offers term life coverage for its members. Often the information gets lost in the shuffle of paperwork when opening a new account. Basic term life insurance policies that you may automatically qualify [...]

Tame a COBRA To Get Health Insurance

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The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act is a health benefit provision that was passed by Congress in 1986. The intent of COBRA is to allow people who might have otherwise lost their health insurance to have a chance to keep it. When someone is covered by group health insurance from a place of employment, a [...]

Medicaid Help for Single Moms

February 2, 2011

The Medicaid program is a program designed for individuals and families who are income eligible for the program. Eligibility for Medicaid is governed by both state and federal laws and will vary from state to state. Specifically, the program is designed to help children, the elderly, and the disabled, and some states expand it to [...]

What Everyone Ought To Know About Medicare

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Medicare is a government program designed to help those age 65 or older with their medical needs. Most single moms who still have children at home do not fall into this age range. However, Medicare can help some of them with their healthcare needs because it also helps individuals with certain disabilities. If you think [...]

5 Ways To Find Good Medical Care

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Single mothers tend to do whatever they can for their children, but they often neglect themselves. While it is true that medical care for single parents is not as easy to obtain as medical care for your children, there are still ways to find the medical attention you need without breaking the bank. Women, Infants, [...]

Government Help For Single Moms

December 4, 2010

When finances are impossibly tight, it might be time to ask for help.  Government financial help programs are there for just that situation. Funded by your tax dollars, these programs are for everyone who needs them – so don’t hesitate to ask! Families First/Temporary Assistance for Needy Families – This program gives a small cash [...]

Single Mom Tips for Finding Health Insurance

December 24, 2009

It’s a sad reality of today’s world: Health insurance costs more than most people can afford. Single moms who are trying their best to make ends meet can find the idea of health insurance laugh-worthy. How could they possibly afford the health insurance they need? Before you throw in the towel, consider all the options [...]