Wiley Long

Heart Attacks Are a Bigger Threat to Women than Men

Heart disease is the number one killer of women, and research has confirmed that women are less likely to receive appropriate treatment for heart attacks than men. Women are also more likely than men to die in a hospital from a severe heart attack. A s... Read >

Medicare Supplement Insurance Aides Fight against Cancer

Colonoscopy is a screening option to detect colorectal cancer. In colonoscopy, a lighted tube called an endoscope is inserted into the colon and rectum to look for and remove polyps that may lead to cancer. Medicare Covers Screening to Detect Colorecta... Read >

Tennessee Health Insurance Is in Short Supply

TennCare was Tennessee's attempt to ensure state residents would not be denied health care. As a bridge to span the gap between income and medical expenses, TennCare did eliminate the fear over how to pay for medical tests, medications, nursing care, and ... Read >

Health Insurance in Texas Is Among Nation's Critical Shortages

The need for Health Insurance in Texas is worse than in almost every other state. In 2008, Texas fell from 37th to 46th on the United Health Foundation's ranking of the states based on healthcare statistics. According to the Houston Chronicle, Texas is... Read >

Health Savings Accounts Help Pay for Medical Care When Jobs Are Lost

Monthly mass layoffs include companies that have at least 50 initial unemployment claims filed against them in a five-week period. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, mass layoffs in December of last year resulted in 153,127 employees losing thei... Read >

Understanding Florida Health Insurance Can Help You Save Money

How fast a serious illness or injury can lead to tens of thousands of dollars in related medical fees may shock you, and the need for Florida Health Insurance Plans to protect your assets and savings is an unfortunate reality. When you understand what opt... Read >

New Bank Specializes in Health Savings Accounts

So many people have been opening tax-advantaged Health Savings Accounts to get tax deductions for a wide range of health-related expenses that there's a bank solely dedicated to health-related accounts. Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association members estab... Read >

California Health Insurance Executives Appear before Congress

When the largest health insurance company in the U.S. (WellPoint, Inc.) proposed raising monthly premiums by up to 39 percent in California, Congress summoned WellPoint chief executives. WellPoint postponed its premium increases until May 1st 2010, and Ca... Read >

California Health Insurance Helps Californians during Good and Bad Times

With hundreds of California Health Insurance Plans available, providers are going beyond expectations to offer additional benefits to their members and the larger community. Health Insurance for California Provider Donates to Red Cross One of larges... Read >

Health Insurance in Texas Is Needed for Obesity-related Problems

Obesity in the United States has become a health problem. In 2001, the U.S. Surgeon General issued a call to action to help those overweight and obese. A year later, Congress mandated that the Institute of Medicine develop an action plan to reduce obesity... Read >

Medicare Supplement Insurance Will See New Plans in 2010

Medicare Supplement Insurance, or Medigap Insurance, is available to cover medical expenses that are not covered by Medicare. However, if you have a Medicare Advantage Plan, Medigap Insurance won't pay co-payments, deductibles, or other cost sharing under... Read >

California Health Insurance Premiums Are on the Rise

High premium increases of up to 39 percent are preventing Americans from getting the medical care they need. Fortunately, increases proposed by Anthem Blue Cross of California were postponed due to criticism. California officials still state that 700,000 ... Read >

Medicare Supplement Insurance Pays for Expenses that Are Not Covered by Medicare

Understanding Medicare coverage can take the relaxation right out of retirement with terms like Medicare Advantage Insurance, Medicare Part A, B, and D, and Medicare Supplement Insurance (also called Medigap Insurance). What's it all mean? Let's Start ... Read >

Type of Health Insurance May Change Quality of Care

According to researchers at Fox Chase Cancer Center, the type of insurance coverage you have can determine the quality of care you receive, and the type of treatment you may be offered. Research findings were presented at the American Urological Associ... Read >

Texas Health Insurance Has New Ideas to Protect Your Health

You can choose from many Health Insurance Plans in Texas to get the right coverage for your individual or family needs. Several of these providers are making news with additional coverage options, and innovative programs. Anthem Provides Prescription M... Read >