What Are the Insurance Company Rules in Your State?
Looking to buy an individual health insurance policy? Already have one? Find out what your rights and protections are in your state.
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Half of U.S. Doctors Report Insurance Restricts Medications or Treatment Decisions
Fifty-eight percent of primary care doctors in the U.S. report their patients often have difficulty paying for medications and care, and half of U.S. doctors spend substantial time dealing with restrictions insurance companies place on their patients’ care, according to the 2009 Commonwealth Fund International Health Policy Survey.
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Family Premiums for Employer-Sponsored Coverage Rose About 5%
Families saw their premiums for job-based health insurance rise to an average of $13,375 annually in 2009, with workers paying an average share of $3,515 and employers paying $9,860.
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