Focus on the Candidates – Marco Rubio

This blog is part of the series that focuses on the candidates who are running for President of the United States in the 2016 election. This blog focuses on Marco Rubio. Marco Rubio is the son of Cuban immigrants. He started out as a City Commissioner for West Miami. In 2000, he was elected to the Florida House of Representatives. In 2006, he became the Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives. Marco Rubio became a United States Senator in 2011. Health Care According to his official website Marco Rubio believes “that Obamacare cannot be fixed and must be fully … Continue reading

Earn Money Selling Children’s Clothing

Selling children’s clothing can be an easy way to earn money! You can make your own hours and work as much or as little as you like. Whether you need an income that will allow you to stay home with children, a fun project that will earn money, or some extra cash to put toward debt, consider earning money by selling children’s clothing. How to Get Started The nice thing about selling children’s clothing is that, if you have children, you can start with the items that they have outgrown! This means that initially, there is no cost to you. … Continue reading

Is America Still Racially Divided?

Today is the day we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday.  King was known as the leader of the Civil Rights movement in the ‘60s and you could say, he gave his life for his convictions.  At the young age of 39, he was gunned down on April 4, 1968 in my hometown of Memphis by James Earl Ray.  He had come here to support the African American city sanitation workers who were on strike for higher wages. It’s also the day that our first African American President is being inaugurated for his second term in office. But, have things … Continue reading

Medicaid in Six States, Fake Car Insurance, the ACA, and More!

Between the election, the announcement of Black Friday sales, and recovery from Hurricane Sandy, its been a crazy week! You may have missed a couple of the blogs that posted on the Insurance Blog in the past seven days. Here’s an Insurance Blog Week in Review to help you catch up. Medicaid Coverage in New York for Pregnant Women This blog focuses on the many Medicaid programs in New York that will cover the health care needs of low income women who are pregnant. New York also has a lot of health information accessible on their Medicaid website. Hurricane Sandy … Continue reading

Medicaid in Vermont is Called Green Mountain Care

Every state has a Medicaid program. Some states simply call it Medicaid, while others give it a friendlier name. In Vermont, the Medicaid program is called Green Mountain Care. Clearly, the name of the Medicaid program came from the state of Vermont’s nickname. Medicaid is a public, or government run, form of health insurance. It is designed to provide health insurance for individuals and families who are low income and who cannot afford to purchase a health plan from a private insurance company. Medicaid is funded, in part, by the federal government. It is also funded by the government of … Continue reading

Basic Information About Medicaid in New York

Every state has its own Medicaid program. The information that is easily accessible on the Medicaid website for a given state can vary. Some give all the vital information, and others withhold it. New York does a good job of giving basic information about their state’s Medicaid program. Medicaid is a public, or government run, form of health insurance. It is designed to provide health insurance coverage for individuals and families who are low income and who cannot afford to purchase a health plan from a private insurance company. Medicaid is partially funded by the federal government. It is also … Continue reading

North Carolina Makes it Easy to Learn About Medicaid

Every state has a Medicaid program. Some states intentionally make it difficult for people to learn about the eligibility requirements for Medicaid, and make it hard to apply. North Carolina, on the other hand, makes finding this vital information very easy for people. Medicaid is a public, or a government run, form of health insurance. It is designed to cover individuals and families who are low income and who cannot afford to purchase a health plan from a private health insurance company. Medicaid is funded, in part, by the federal government. It is also funded, in part, by the government … Continue reading

Comparing Candidates, Olive Garden, and Medicaid

It is time for another Week in Review for the Insurance blog. This week has a bunch of information about the Medicaid programs in two states. It also has a blog about a company that is cheating workers out of health insurance coverage, and a comparison of where the two candidates stand when it comes to women’s health care. How the Candidates Compare – Women’s Health Care Before you vote, take a minute to learn what each candidate’s ideas are regarding women’s health care. The women in your life will be directly affected by decisions made about coverage for women’s … Continue reading

How the Candidates Compare on Medicaid – Romney/Ryan

The first debate of the 2012 Presidential Election has happened, and is done. It is very important that everyone become an informed voter, and understand exactly how each candidate stands on important issues. Here is one of two blogs that will tell you what each side’s plans are for Medicaid. There seems to be a whole lot of misinformation being spread around about what each of the two candidates intends to do if elected, or re-elected, as President of the United States. This is the Insurance Blog, so this time I am going to focus on Medicaid. Here is what … Continue reading

How the Candidates Compare on Medicaid – Obama/Biden

The first debate of the 2012 Presidential Election has happened, and is done. It is very important that everyone become an informed voter, and understand exactly how each candidate stands on important issues. Here is one of two blogs that will tell you what each side’s plans are for Medicaid. There seems to be a whole lot of misinformation being spread around about what each of the two candidates intends to do if elected, or re-elected, as President of the United States. This is the Insurance Blog, so this time I am going to focus on Medicaid. Here is what … Continue reading