(the) Health Savings Accounts Blog

Although not directly related to health savings accounts, the focus of this blog, international patient dumping is a fast-growing phenomenon that does have a direct impact on the cost of healthcare for everyone.
As this article from the Seattle Times illustrates, American hospitals have an ethical duty to care for everyone, including uninsured illegals.  But [...]

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The House, strong-armed by bozo-deluxe Pete Stark (D-CA) has passed a bill mandating confirmation of virtually all HSA eligible withdrawals. The measure is being strongly pushed by Bob Patricelli, a CT businessman who owns a patent on bookkeeping software that coincidentally stands to make a bundle should this bill pass.
This is a hot topic [...]

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According to this story in the New York Times, obesity and even moderate overweight conditions led to a 27% increase in group health plan premiums.
Read the story here
COMMENT:
If employers are directly being surcharged for their employee’s health conditions, shouldn’t they have a right to pick and choose employees based on their health status?

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Blue Cross of Utah, a/k/a Regence, has been accused of improperly rescinding coverage on individual health plans.
Read the story from the Salt Lake Tribune
COMMENT:
This is but one of several such stories in the news from major insurers retroactively canceling coverage. Perhaps the days of this shoddy practice are nearing their end.

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It’s on the way folks:
Read the article from North NJ.com
COMMENTS:
“Free” has been initially tabbed at a cost of $400 million to taxpayers
*snicker*

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Over 80% of workers surveyed want the current employer-sponsored system to remain in force.
From Market Watch
COMMENT:
I wonder what the other 20% had to say?

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