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Mark Roberts- 6 Things to Know About Health Care for 2014
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/08/2014 - 11:50
- 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
- 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
- Boomer sooner- The 50+ population is the fastest growing segment worldwide and predicted life expectancies are at a historical high
- 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
- 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
- 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
Source URL: http://www.benefitspro.com/2014/01/07/6-things-to-know-about...
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