Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC
Town Hall Protests Seen as Not Derailing Health Reform
CQ Today reports that town hall protests, while loud and angry, have not had their desired effect: to derail President Obama’s health insurance overhaul effort. In DC, staff meetings on the bills continue and Democratic leaders are mounting an effort to help their rank-and-file members counter criticism of the legislation, especially any erroneous claims. However, if the protests are sustained and proponents of the overhaul do not respond with more robust demonstrations of support, some are concerned Democrats eventually will scale back their legislation. In what CQ calls a worst-case scenario for liberals, Democrats could be forced to drop plans to create a government-run insurance plan that would compete with private plans, the so-called ‘public option.’
Layoffs Increase Need for Individudal Health Insurance
With the economy lagging, unemployment running at a 30-year high, and people facing layoffs and reductions in force, many are being forced to look for health insurance in the individual markets as a cost effective alternative to COBRA. In many cases, individual health insurance plans can save consumers significantly when compared to COBRA premiums - especially in the case of young and/or healthy applicants. Getnchealthinsurance.com is a licensed agent of Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC and offers many individual health insurance options. These alternatives might be a much better option than COBRA.
Comprehensive Individual Health Insurance Plans Available through GetNCHealthInsurance.com
GetNCHealthInsurance.com is a licensed, full-service insurance agency for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina. GetNCHealthInsurance.com offers Medical Insurance Plans (both PPO and HSA plans) Dental Insurance Plans, as well as Medicare Supplement and Part D Prescrition Drug Plans. Rebekah McSwain is a BCBSNC President’s Club Producer and is ready to assist you with whatever your NC Health Insurance needs might be. Visit the website at www.getnchealthinsurance.com or give Rebekah a call at 919-881-2380.
Presidential Candidates Face Health Insurance Challenge
Barack Obama and John McCain both have big-ticket proposals to change how people obtain and pay for health insurance, including NC Health Insurance programs. A long history of failed health-reform plans shows how difficult it is to achieve that goal. And the job only got tougher for any future president with the financial meltdown. However, a report by the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association indicates that even with the difficult economic times, neither candidate is signaling any intention to scale back their health care plans.
Affordable NC Health Insurance Options
Affordable NC Health Insurance is an issue that many people are facing. With the sagging economy, many families are having to decide on whether to buy gas and food, or to pay their health insurance premiums. In many cases, the health insurance policies are being forfeited. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC has many different insurance programs that are designed to fit a wide range of health insurance needs. The professionals at Get NC Health Insurance can assist you with determining the best plan for your situation. Check out their website or give them a call at 919-881-2380.
