A new law is being put in place which will enable health insurance carriers to negotiate with the State Insurance Commissioner’s Office to develop new plans. These plans would provide an affordable option to people who do not qualify for Medicaid, but are unable to afford coverage on their own. In working with the Commissioner’s [...]
In spite of the deepening recession, a relatively new sector of health care continues to thrive. What was begun in Seattle in the mid nineties has spread to create its most popular area in South Florida. The practice of personalized health care, which amounts to a concierge service for health, continues to be profitable in [...]
Tampa, FL based WellCare will avoid prosecution by paying $80 million in restitution for its charge of Medicaid fraud. WellCare is Florida’s largest Medicaid managed care provider and was recently accused of being involved in a plot to defraud Medicaid and the Florida Healthy Kids Corporation out of approximately $40 million. While attorneys are confident [...]
Florida children scored a victory last week as legislation to ease the process of signing up for the Florida KidCare program made it past the first hurdles and to Governor Charlie Crist’s desk, for an almost certain approval. The bill would effictively remove administrative barriers which have historically kept many needy families from successfully enrolling [...]
A dangerous bill is in the works in Florida, a bill which many feel should be vetoed if it can even make it to Governor Charlie Crist’s desk. The bill would change the rates (Life Insurance Blog) at which providers are reimbursed by health insurance companies for their services, and would basically destroy the PPO network which has [...]
In Florida, its not only the uninsured who are suffering over health insurance woes. A recent report shows that Floridians spend roughly a quarter of their pretax income on health insurance and health care. These high costs are resulting in a major burden on most families, often to the point where it threatens the family [...]
A bill which would make strides in helping the future of Florid’a autistic children is struggling in the Senate due to budget concerns. Health plans have long had a history of denying claims and refusing coverage for children suffering developmental disabilities. This has resulted in a great burden on the families of these children and [...]
As it stands now, Florida State is the only University to require students to carry health insurance before being allowed to enroll in classes. This may change dramatically if a new Florida bill passes which will require schools to bill a student’s private health insurance for any services rendered at the university’s health clinic. As [...]
Florida’s Avalon Healthcare has recently signed a provider agreement with the Lee Memorial Health System which will include five area hospitals, more than thirty providers, three outpatient centers, and a number of other unique services offered by the Lee Memorial Health System. Avalon feels that this relationship will result in members having access to the [...]
Many people are finding themselves in a situation where they must cut back on all costs, health care included. This is having a serious impact on Florida diabetics who are at risk for a number of complications and require a careful balance of medications to prevent bigger problems. Also at risk are the many people [...]