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Re: health insurance

smallbiz63 — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 15:18:01 GMT

Tenet is nationwide so the program is not limited to just North Carolina. There are other big companies that offer similar programs/discounts, but most people are unaware and take the hit on their credit by not paying medical bills.

Re: health insurance

LUCKIEST — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 11:47:45 GMT

63. Great to know as we go forward into next year.
thanks, LUCKIEST

Re: health insurance

smallbiz63 — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 09:58:40 GMT

If you do not currently have insurance and need to visit the E.R, you may want to check out 2 hospitals operated by Tenet Health Systems in North Carolina. Central Carolina Hospital in Sanford and Frye Regional Medical Center in Hickory. They have a Financial Assistance Program that may cover the entire stay with maximum copay of $2000 for inpatient stay. It is mostly income based so if your income is less than twice the Federal Poverty Guidelines you would qualify. If not for this program then you should get uninsured compact rate discount, which is similar to what health insurance companies get. Thanks.

Re: health insurance

LUCKIEST — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 00:28:49 GMT

Every small business owner should have an accountant, a lawyer and an insurance agent.
Do you have an insurance agent for your car??, house??, business??. Good place to start.
Are you a member of a local association of small business owner?? Try networking.
Good luck, LUCKIEST

Re: health insurance

Lighthouse24 — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 00:18:52 GMT

If you're referring to this question, I THINK you had to click on that little box (indicating that it was a question) when you initially posted it. I don't think there's a way to change that and have access to the rating deal now (but someone please correct me if that's wrong).

Re: health insurance

supplier — Sun, 21 Oct 2007 23:48:12 GMT

will someone explain to me how to rate a response and how to mark a question answered ?

Re: health insurance

WEBillions — Sun, 21 Oct 2007 22:50:53 GMT

A couple ideas for cheap health care.

Find an insurance company that has an A or A+ rating with the A.M. Best Co. rating service.

Get quotes from several companies with different deductible amounts.

Re: health insurance

supplier — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 22:47:25 GMT

North Carolina

Re: health insurance

jamis0n — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 22:41:58 GMT

what state? if california, i can quote you a few companies. (877) MERGENS x1

Re: health insurance

Lighthouse24 — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 21:58:44 GMT

Depends on your situation, to some degree. If you have no on-going health issues and only need coverage for yourself in the event of hospitalization, an HDHP (High Deductible Health Plan) that includes an HSA (Health Savings Account) is an excellent choice. (If you are not familiar with these terms, just do a web search -- you'll find plenty of straightforward explanations). You can find these plans on the web through major providers like Blue Cross, or you can contact a local independent agent for additional options.

In my experience, the premiums increase regularly and significantly (even with zero claims), so don't expect to settle on a plan and forget it. Make it point to shop for better and/or more affordable coverage every couple of years.

If you have health issues and need something like a regular prescription plan, rehabilitative therapy, or the like -- or if you need to cover family members as well as yourself -- there are probably better options that someone else can suggest.