Mark Roberts- 6 Things to Know About Health Care for 2014

1. Guaranteed issue- In 2014, health insurance companies cannot deny health insurance coverage to an individual based on a pre-existing condition. They must give coverage to anyone who applies
2. Taxation, with representation- The penalty is $95 per uninsured adult, in 2014 there’s a $325 cap for a family or 1 percent of taxable household income, whichever is greater
3. Boomer sooner- The 50+ population is the fastest growing segment worldwide and predicted life expectancies are at a historical high
4. Designer teeth and eyes- More people are retiring earlier than ever before, these men and women have been used to keeping up appearances and having access to aesthetic benefits like dental and vision
5. Clinical review- Americans are seeking access to less expensive health care options including clinics and urgent care centers rather than going to typical private physician offices
6. Doc talk- There’s a huge opportunity for mobile applications and customized, purpose-built devices. There are already roughly 100,000 health applications available in major app stores

Source: Benefits Pro
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