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Homeowners insurance and scooters

Posted on March 25th, 2011 in Insurance | Comments Off

What’s in a word? Well, perhaps in this case, it’s the difference between insurance cover and no cover. Let’s start with the straightforward version which we might call a motor scooter. This is a two-wheeled, low-powered version of a motorbike and, despite very real safety concerns, their number has been growing steadily on our roads since we broke through the price barrier of $3 per gallon of gas. The reason is simple. It’s not difficult to get 60 or more miles to the gallon on a scooter. That’s rather better than the average vehicle. Add in the fact you will also save dramatic amounts on the auto insurance and it looks a good deal. The only problem is the number of accidents. Drivers seem to have great difficulty is actually seeing these nippy little things as they whizz in and out of traffic.

Changing the subject, you can’t avoid knowing we are facing an epidemic of obesity. Perhaps equally as serious is the increasing age of the population. As the boomers steadily pass the 60 mark, the average age is rising quite sharply. Those who work out these math sums tell us that, by 2025, there will be 66 million people aged 65 or more. Now let’s put together the picture by adding in the number of people who are born with disabilities or who are injured and therefore cannot walk around so easily. One of the things we pride ourselves on as Americans is our inventiveness. Knowing how many people might find it a challenge to move around the home or outside, there’s been a rush to develop scooters (for the record, the general term is an “electric mobility device”. They now come in a fairly standard four-wheel form, rather like a slimmed down golf cart and, in increasing numbers, you’re likely to see them on our roads and have to move out of their way on sidewalks and cycle paths. Read the rest of this entry »

CHIRPA is two years old

Posted on March 23rd, 2011 in Insurance | Comments Off

This February 2011 has seen one of those milestones sneak quietly by without anyone really noticing. The Child Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act (CHIRPA) has been out there for two years, helping an increasing number of children to gain access to essential health coverage. To celebrate this small landmark, the US Department of Health and Human Services has just released a report detailing the extent of the progress made. Let’s be clear. The criteria for every child to get access to the benefits has always been clearly defined, but many states have found reasons to exclude them. In 2010, more than 2 million eligible children were finally enrolled in Medicaid and CHIP. This is a direct result of the incentives introduced by CHIRPA which reward states for reducing red tape and meeting targets for enrolling children from low-income families. What makes this improvement by states all the more remarkable is that it has been achieved at a time of budget deficits. It is pleasing politicians continue to see the welfare of children as a top priority for government spending.

Immigration has been one of the more controversial of political issues of the last decade. The failure of the Dream Act in the Senate this last December shows how difficult it is to provide a consistent and reasonable basis on which to give immigrants more rights. It therefore makes it all the more pleasing to see states improving their procedures to check citizenship status and expanding coverage to immigrant children and pregnant women who have lawful residence. There’s also strong progress to encourage community- and faith-based organizations to reach out to the disadvantaged both directly and through local health centers. The idea is to enroll as many of the eligible as possible. Read the rest of this entry »

Why Buy Life Insurance?

Posted on November 4th, 2010 in Insurance | Comments Off

If you are looking for insurance to protect your family’s financial security in the event of tragedy or loss, then you will want to consider a lot of factors. Too often enough many Americans forego life coverage protection policies due to cost alone. There is a common myth today in society that insurance of this kind is only needed by the elderly or by those who can afford it, but the fact is, you may not be able to afford not to buy this insurance. Fortunately for you, you can still protect your family’s future without going broke today. Before you say no to insurance, read here to find out the top reasons for buying insurance, and why you will want to reconsider before it’s too late.

Unlike other forms of insurance, life coverage protection does not really benefit the person who is insured, but this insurance is used to protect those left behind. This could be a spouse, partner, children, or anyone that you want financially protected in the event of loss or tragedy. There are many reasons why you should consider this type of coverage.

It is a true fact of life that the cost of living is very expensive, but what you may not realize is that the cost of death is exorbitant as well. If you leave someone behind unexpectedly, you are also leaving behind the expenses associated with your death, such as funeral and burial or cremation expenses. Before you say not to this kind of insurance coverage, you may want to ask around to find out just how much it would cost your loved ones for these expenses in the event of your death. Burial and funeral costs are very high, and could send your family into bankruptcy if you do not have adequate insurance. This has become the leading reason to buy insurance for life protection in America.

If you are the sole breadwinner of the family, or if you are the highest earner, then you will want to protect that income for your family in the event of loss. Life protection coverage will provide your family or dependents, or your chosen beneficiary, to recoup the loss of your income in the event of your death. Some people feel their dependents can manage on their own and do not rely on this income, but in this day and age in America, this income is more important than ever. Do not leave your family or dependents stranded for income by trying to save money on insurance today. Read the rest of this entry »