Archive for June 30th, 2004

How to Save Money and Get Discount Homeowner’s Insurance in Colorado

Wednesday, June 30th, 2004

Although the laws in Colorado don t state that you absolutely must have homeowner s insurance for your property, there are many good reasons to. Anytime someone purchases a home they are making a very large investment, in many cases, it s the single biggest purchase they will ever make. If the reason not to get insurance on your home is monetary based, here are a few tips that will get you the coverage you need, without costing too much:

- Ask the company who handles your car insurance or health insurance if they offer a discount for life insurance for their customers. Many companies offer a bargain if you take out policies for more than one type of insurance.
- Having an alarm system installed in your home can save money on your insurance premiums. It s also a great way to protect your house when you re at work or on vacation.
- Take a higher deductible. Quite often insurance companies will offer a better rate if you take a higher deductible. Instead of the standard $200 deductible, ra (more...)

Medicaid Falls Short for Nursing Homes

Wednesday, June 30th, 2004

First, what is Medicaid?……….

Well, Medicaid is a Federal medical bills assistance program that pays medical bills for eligible, needy persons. It is administered by each state. All payments are made directly to the providers of medical and other health care services. The Medicaid-eligible person does not pay the health care provider for services. The only exception is a patient in a Medicaid-approved nursing facility who may be required to contribute part of his/her income toward the cost of care.

Medicaid is welfare for the poor, the true and honest poor. Medicaid is NOT for people of means trying to fake impoverishment in order to get on the dole. That door has been slammed shut.

Reflecting a national problem, leaders of North Carolina s nursing home and long-term care facilities say that the money which Medicaid provides for patient care simply isn t enough to cover costs.

North Carolina s problems reflect a grrowing national concern. It s a trend that lik (more...)




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