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Understanding The New Health Care Bill: Changes in 2011, Part 1

In March, President Obama signed into law the Patient Protection and Affordable Health Care Act. In this ongoing series, we’ll discuss the new health care bill and try to help you make sense of it. Many features of the new bill are set to take effect on January 1, 2011. Here are some changes you can expect in the new year.

ZocDoc Insurance 101: Health Savings Accounts

We get a lot of questions about health insurance at ZocDoc. It’s one of the cornerstones of our country’s health care system, but understanding it can be a challenge. That’s why we’re pleased to bring you the ZocDoc Insurance 101 series. Today we’ll look at Health Savings Accounts.

ZocDoc Insurance 101 – Waiting Periods Explained

We often hear questions about health insurance. It’s one of the cornerstones of our country’s health care system, but understanding it can be a challenge. That’s why we’re pleased to bring you the ZocDoc Insurance 101 series. Today we’ll look at the different types of waiting periods you may encounter.

Understanding The New Health Care Bill: The Preexisting Condition Insurance Plan

In March, President Obama signed into law the Patient Protection and Affordable Health Care Act. In this ongoing series, we’ll discuss the new law and help you understand it. Today, we'll discuss the Preexisting Condition Insurance Plan, and some recent changes to it.

ZocDoc Insurance 101 – How To Read An EOB

We often hear questions about health insurance. It’s one of the cornerstones of our country’s health care system, but understanding it can be a challenge. That’s why we’re pleased to bring you the ZocDoc Insurance 101 series. Today we’ll discuss the Explanation Of Benefits (EOB) form - what is it, and how do you read it?

Understanding The New Health Care Bill: Early Retiree Reinsurance Program

In March, President Obama signed into law the Patient Protection and Affordable Health Care Act. In this ongoing series, we’ll discuss the new law and help you understand it. What is the Early Retiree Reinsurance Program, and what can we expect from it?

ZocDoc Insurance 101: Out-Of-Pocket Maximums

We get a lot of questions about health insurance at ZocDoc. It’s one of the cornerstones of our country’s health care system, but understanding it can be a challenge. That’s why we’re pleased to bring you the ZocDoc Insurance 101 series. Today we’ll look at out-of-pocket maximums, and how to assess them.

Understanding The New Health Care Bill: Premium Control

In March, President Obama signed into law the Patient Protection and Affordable Health Care Act. In this ongoing series, we’ll discuss the new law and help you understand it. One area the bill specifically addresses is monthly premium costs. How will your premiums be affected?

ZocDoc Insurance 101 – Long-Term Care Insurance

We get a lot of questions about health insurance at ZocDoc. It’s one of the cornerstones of our country’s health care system, but understanding it can be a challenge. That’s why we’re pleased to bring you the ZocDoc Insurance 101 series. Today we’ll discuss long-term care insurance.

Understanding The New Health Care Bill: Small Business Owners

In March, President Obama signed into law the Patient Protection and Affordable Health Care Act. In this ongoing series, we’ll discuss the new law and help you understand it. How are small business owners affected by the legislation? Here’s what we can expect:
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