Tag Archives: insurance

Weighing Health Plans: The Devilish Details (NYT)

Posted on January 11, 2014 by D. Posnett MD

A very useful article appeared on Dec 21st, 2013 in the NY Times and many may have missed it (as I did)!  It described in detail the choices of plans offered by the ACA.  A good read before you get … Continue reading →

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Obamacare Facts versus Myths

Posted on January 11, 2014 by D. Posnett MD

There is a proliferation of websites spawning myths and scare tactics on Obamacare.  Unfortunately they outnumber the serious sites that offer real facts and try to help those that are in need. If you have questions this site may be … Continue reading →

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Another Testimonial: Take your time – don’t do it all in one session

Posted on January 6, 2014 by maidstonejewelry

(I posted this for my friend J) My wife and I went through the NY State Health website https://nystateofhealth.ny.gov/ There are a few tricks you learn along the way….first register. You don’t have to do it all at once, you … Continue reading →

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How an Insurance Agent, Broker or Navigator Can Help You Sign Up for Obamacare

Posted on December 29, 2013 by D. Posnett MD

Here is more helpful stuff on agents, brokers and navigators!  They can make the process easier by determining whether you qualify for subsidies helping you compare plan prices and coverage details, while explaining any complicated features or terms recommending plans … Continue reading →

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Testimonials from Suffolk county: It is not all bad!

Posted on December 29, 2013 by D. Posnett MD

I signed up through the NY state website.  It was the easiest thing I’ve ever done in this realm. Particularly, as an independent contractor — In the past, I’d tried several times to navigate their labyrinthian website — finally giving … Continue reading →

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Mental Health and the ACA

Posted on December 28, 2013 by maidstonejewelry

Those of us with experience, either as patients or health care providers, in the field of mental health may wonder what the ACA provides towards better mental health.  Truly, sometimes I wonder at the sorry state of this branch of … Continue reading →

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Navigators in Suffolk County

Posted on December 25, 2013 by D. Posnett MD

Nassau Suffolk County Hospital Council has a nice website.  They provide navigator services for those wanting to sign up for health insurance (ACA or Obamacare).  Need health insurance?  Click on this link, or call 631-656-9783 or 631-435-3000 You can sign … Continue reading →

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Time to Review the ACA

Posted on December 22, 2013 by D. Posnett MD

The ACA (Obamacare) is getting a bad rap these days because of the flawed roll out of the website and the fact that a small percentage of current policy holders have had their insurances cancelled supposedly because they don’t measure … Continue reading →

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What exactly is Obamacare?

Posted on August 7, 2012 by D. Posnett MD

I found this interesting blog if you are asking the question “what exactly is Obamacare?”  It’s a pretty comprehensive, but readable, list. And there is this one too!

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The story of Adam (an uninsured young Texan)

Posted on July 30, 2012 by D. Posnett MD

This is your typical story about an uninsured motorcycle rider.  A must read.

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Have you got a rebate check from your insurance?

Posted on July 30, 2012 by D. Posnett MD

Rebates are coming:  any insurance company with a medical/loss ratio of greater than 20/80 (that is they are paying more than 20% of your insurance premiums for admin costs rather than for your care) will have to send out rebates … Continue reading →

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