When hospitalized, children without insurance are 60 percent more likely to die than insured children, based on research results from 2009, according to the "New York Times." Uninsured Michigan children may qualify for coverage through the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP).

Michigan Medicaid helps people with low income, including children, elderly people, people with disabilities and pregnant women, pay for health care services. It covers things like hospitalization, outpatient visits to doctors and clinics, mental health care, some dental care and prescription medica

Preventing childhood obesity starts with health education at home and school. Keeping kids active and providing healthy food choices makes a difference in the current and future health of a child. Online programs incorporate games and activities with lessons on proper food choices and physical activ

Medicare offers the elderly and disabled many options for how they receive their health care. Most beneficiaries opt for straight-from-the-government original Medicare, but many also decide to get their care from private plans called Medicare Advantage plans. Individuals with original Medicare can a

The Kansas Health Policy Authority (KHPA), through various plans like the HealthWave program for children, administers the federal Medicaid program. Medicaid shouldn't be confused with Medicare, which is an entitlement program designed to assist elderly and disabled people with health care costs and

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was enacted to minimize fraud and regulate standards in health care information. It also requires privacy for patients in regards to the handling of medical documents. If you suspect a violation of your HIPPA rights, you can file a comp

Since 1986, Michigan has had two separate acts regulating the services of funerals and cemetery merchandise. As of January 1, 2005, the two acts were combined under the Prepaid Funeral and Cemetery Sales Act. Both parties are now regulated by the same policies.

Choosing the best health insurance is very much important as it secures the medical needs of your family for the future. Many health insurance companies have mushroomed in the recent times offering varied plans and ...

It is a pleasurable enjoyment to see different beautiful and amazing parts of the world whether its Eifel Tower, the pyramids of Egypt, view of Mt. Fuji in Japan and visiting Sydney or other many ...

With more adults becoming seniors than ever, home health care equipment as well as nursing homes are at a premium. More families are keeping their senior members at home and they have to know how to care for these family members and what home health care equipment they need to do it.

Keeping track of your health care expenses is necessary if you plan on health care tax deductions. Even if you just want to get a handle on your budget, tracking your health care expenses is helpful. Completing an audit of your health care expenses is achievable by reviewing explanation of benefit s

Medicare is a government-run health-care plan for American citizens over the age of 65 (as of 2011). There are a four plans: Part A, Part B, Part C and Part D, each of which varies in its coverage of medical expenses. Medicare Part D covers prescription medications and is distributed by private comp

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, passed in 1996, is known for its Privacy and Security rules that protect the privacy of an individual's health-related information and regulate who has access to a patient's confidential medical information. Within the Department of Health and

HIPAA, or the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, was signed into law in 1996. It changed the way health information is handled, created standards for electronic claims, implemented national identifiers, and insured the security and privacy of patient information. HIPAA's Privacy Ru

It is a common fact that more and more people today don’t have any health insurance coverage. The reason behind this is that it is very expensive whereas some people think that they don’t require ...

The Colorado health benefits Exchange is easily accessible to the citizens of Colorado, and it is not only limited to the individual, but small businesses can also have easy access to the plan residing in ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that there are more than 50 million adults and children who do not have health insurance in the United States at some point in a given year. Factors such as unemployment and high health insurance premiums contribute to the high rate of uni

As of 2010, the debate rages on as to what is the best type of health care insurance system for the United States. One alternative that is frequently mentioned is a single payer system like ones currently in place in Canada and many European nations.

Medicare Part D covers prescription drugs for many seniors.drugs image by Igor Zhorov from Fotolia.comMedicare members have access to prescription drug coverage through Medicare Part D, the Medicare prescription drug program. It is through a Medicare Part D plan that most seniors and...

Medicare is a government insurance policy mostly for citizens 65 years or older. Given the age range of the average Medicare recipient, long-term care issues are important. Medicare's benefits are generous, but these are governed by strict, albeit general, rules that must be followed under most circ