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Focus on the Candidates – John Kasich

This blog is part of the series that focuses on the candidates who are running for President of the United States in 2016. This blog focuses on John Kasich. John Kasich is the 69th Governor of Ohio. He was first elected to that position in 2010, and he won re-election in 2014. Health Care According to his official website, John Kasich believes that “Obamacare” must be repealed and replaced. He wants to replace it with what he calls “A New, Conservative Vision”. That vision includes “having a primary care system that helps promote long term good health instead of just … Continue reading →

Focus on the Candidates – Ben Carson

This blog is part of the series that focuses on the candidates who are running for President of the United States in 2016. This blog focuses on Ben Carson. Ben Carson is a former pediatric neurosurgeon who worked at the Johns Hopkins Children’s Center. He is known for the first successful separation of craniopagus twins that were joined at the back of the head in 1987. In 2001, he was selected by the Library of Congress as one of 89 “Living Legends”. Ben Carson does not have a political background. Health Care On his official website, Ben Carson calls Obamacare … Continue reading →

Focus on the Candidates – Jeb Bush

This blog is part of a series that focuses on the candidates who are running for President of the United States in the 2016 election. This blog focuses on Jeb Bush. Jeb Bush was the 41st Governor of Florida. He held that office from 1999 to 2007. He is the son of former President George H. W. Bush (who was the 41st President of the United States) and the brother of George W. Bush (who was the 43rd President of the United States). Jeb Bush is a Republican. Health Care According to his official website, Jeb Bush “will work with … Continue reading →

Another Reason Not to Smoke While Pregnant

It isn’t news that smoking is harmful to a person’s body. We know that women who smoke while they are pregnant can cause harm to their child in a variety of ways. A new study finds that babies that are exposed to cigarette smoke while in the womb end up doing poorly on reading comprehension tests later. Many of us have heard about studies that point out the harm that can come to developing babies who were exposed to cigarette smoke before birth. I think everyone has heard that smoking causes all kinds of health problems for adults who smoke, … Continue reading →

Medicaid in Rhode Island is Different

There is a Medicaid program in each and every state. The majority of the Medicaid programs function in a very similar way. However, it appears that Rhode Island is doing something a little bit different with their Medicaid program. Medicaid is a public, or government run, form of health insurance. It is designed to cover individuals and families who are low income and who cannot afford to buy a health plan from a private insurance company. Medicaid is partially funded by the federal government. It is also partially funded by the government of an individual state. In Rhode Island, the … Continue reading →

Florida has Several Medicaid Programs for Pregnant Women

Part of the Medicaid program in every state includes a portion that covers the health care needs of women who are pregnant. In Florida, there are several portions of their Medicaid program that are set up to cover women who are pregnant. Medicaid is a public, or government run, form of health insurance. It is designed to provide health insurance coverage for people who are low-income and who cannot afford to buy a health plan from a private insurance company. Medicaid is funded, in part, by the federal government. Medicaid is also funded by the government of an individual state. … Continue reading →

Medicaid in Wisconsin, Michigan, and Indiana

The end of the week is a good time for the Insurance Blog Week in Review. This is a quick and easy way to catch up on the blogs that you might have missed when they first appeared. These blogs went up between September 16, 2012, and September 22, 2012. Wisconsin’s BadgerCare Plus Covers Children and Families The Medicaid program in Wisconsin is called ForwardHealth. This, and the BadgerCare Plus program, will cover children who come from low-income families. BadgerCare Plus Covers Prenatal Services In Wisconsin, BadgerCare Plus for Pregnant Women covers the health care needs of women who are … Continue reading →

Medicaid in Three States, and Paul Ryan’s Harmful Plan

It is time for a Week in Review for the Insurance Blog. This is a great way to “ketchup” on whatever blogs you might have missed. This time, I have information about the Medicaid program in three states, details on Paul Ryan’s harmful plan, and more. These blogs went up between August 26, 2012, and September 1, 2012. Information About Medicaid in Iowa This week, I continued my series about the Medicaid programs in different states. Here is some information about Medicaid in Iowa. Missouri Has a Medicaid Program With Many Divisions The Medicaid program in Missouri is called MO … Continue reading →

Missouri’s HealthNet Covers Pregnant Women and Newborns

Every state has a Medicaid program. Typically, the Medicaid program of an individual state will be segmented into separate parts that are each designed to cover a particular population. At least one of them will cover women who are pregnant. In Missouri, that part is called MO HealthNet for Pregnant Women and Newborns. Medicaid is a government run, or public, form of health insurance coverage. It is designed to help people who are low-income have access to health insurance coverage, and therefore, health care. Medicaid is funded by both the federal government and the government of an individual state. In … Continue reading →

The State of Texas Didn’t Expand its Medicaid Program

The state of Texas was in the news when Governor Rick Perry announced that he will not expand the state’s Medicaid program. It isn’t easy to find eligibility requirements for Medicaid in Texas from the state’s websites. I’ve been writing a series of blogs that give details about the eligibility requirements for Medicaid in individual states. Several states make it really easy to find out this vital information. Texas, however, is among the states that make it extremely difficult for a person to find out if he or she is eligible for Medicaid. You pretty much have to apply online, … Continue reading →