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In just five years, the number of US freelancers grew from 57.3 million to 70.4 million.
You have to be comfortable being your own boss, as you have to handle your own tax payments, get your own benefits, and figure out your work schedule.
You will also likely work more hours, but you’ll get to choose your own assignments, which is appealing.
Have you ever felt the urge to quit your W-2 job and become a freelancer? Many people are in the same boat, and the number of freelance workers is on the rise. Zippia found that in…
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Texas Ruling Strikes Down Crucial Affordable Care Act Policy – NBC 6 South Florida
A federal judge in Texas struck down a crucial Affordable Care Act (ACA) policy Thursday that mandated that private health insurers fully cover preventive care services at no cost to patients.
The ruling applies nationwide and took effect immediately thereby affecting dozens of possibly lifesaving preventive health care services that include screenings for cancer, diabetes and mental health.
Free preventive care has been deemed by health experts as one of Obamacare’s most transformative policies because it essentially removed the financial barrier for the necessary care of tens of millions of Americans.
In 2023, Florida is once again leading the nation…
Elon University requires health insurance information before class registration
Students who have not yet uploaded their health insurance information or enrolled in Elon University’s new Student Blue health plan will be unable to register for classes until they have completed the health agreement form.
This form requires the student’s signature and acknowledges that either the student must waive the new health plan and upload their health insurance information or enroll in the plan and accept the extra charge on their tuition bill — which is $1,300 for undergraduate students and $1,900 for graduate students each semester. Completing this form is separate from needing to upload one’s current insurance information…
Canada Life makes charitable giving easier with first-of-its-kind products
My Par Gift is the first insurance plan in the Canadian market that’s specifically created for charity donations. It simultaneously provides customers the chance to leave a legacy, while giving charities control and flexibility over the insurance policy.
“This new product connects to these values, making it easier for clients to give back to the causes they care about. With no future payments or commitments, the one-time payment is all that’s needed to see the benefits of goodwill,” Orlander said .
Effective March 30, any Canadian wishing to leave a legacy can benefit from this unique new product by speaking…
What is the Cost of a Data Breach?
A recent study found that the total average cost of a healthcare breach is $10.10 million. Can your healthcare practice afford a breach?
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Can your healthcare practice afford a breach? Most healthcare entities cannot.
Since 2020, healthcare breach costs have risen by 42%.
As we know healthcare breaches are incessant, it is important to understand trends.
The trends that have emerged over the past few years are:
Repeat attacks. Many healthcare…
A Conservative Blueprint for Universal Healthcare
I recently read “A Republican Argument for Affordable Universal Healthcare” in MedPage Today. While it is pleasing to see that some Republicans agree that universal healthcare is a laudable goal, it is disconcerting that conservative policymakers still lack a clear vision and framework for how to achieve that ideal. Fortunately, the conservative principles of private industry, personal responsibility, and limited government can be applied to health insurance. Reformers in other countries such as Germany, Switzerland, the Netherlands, and Singapore have provided clear examples of how to achieve, what I would consider to be, a Republican vision of a universal healthcare…
Biden-Harris Administration Celebrates the Affordable Care Act’s 13th Anniversary and Highlights Record-Breaking Coverage
During 2023 open enrollment a record high 16.4 million people signed up, with 4.4 million more people enrolled for health insurance under the Biden-Harris Administration since 2021
New HHS report shows more than 40 million people are currently enrolled in Marketplace or Medicaid expansion coverage related to provisions of the Affordable Care Act — the highest total on record
Today, the Biden-Harris Administration celebrated the 13th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) by highlighting record-breaking enrollment numbers during the 2023 Marketplace Open Enrollment Period and lower health care costs because of President Biden’s American Rescue Plan (ARP) and Inflation…
Do I need travel insurance when traveling within Canada?
While the majority of Canadians recognize the significance of obtaining travel coverage such as cancellation and medical insurance for trips outside the country, many fail to acknowledge the need for medical insurance when traveling within Canada.
In certain circumstances, failing to purchase medical insurance for domestic travel could come with consequences.
The Travel Industry Council of Ontario (TICO) recommends that travelers consider purchasing travel protection. Here’s why.
Not All Medical Expenses Are Covered By OHIP
I’m sure if you asked, most Canadians assume that their provincial health coverage, such as OHIP for Ontarians, will cover any unexpected medical costs that…