Today, however, the U.S. Census Bureau puts the number of uninsured Americans at 46.3 million. 37% of Californians, or about twelve million of those Americans, were without health insurance during some or all of 2007 and 2008, according to familiesusa.org, and that number has likely increased in tandem with the increase in unemployment. In Los Angeles, more than two million people are living without health insurance, a figure that reflects LA County’s standing as having the third highest rate of uninsured among all major American cities.This bill, along with the bill passed by the Senate Health Committee in July, will ultimately become part of a compromise bill put to debate on the Senate floor.
Unpaid doctor and hospital bills are the number one cause of bankruptcies in the United States. Todd’s goal is to educate as many of his fellow Californians as possible about their health care options, so that they might appropriately care for their health and their finances, in the short and long term.
About Todd’s Health Insurance, (Los Angeles, CA)
With over 16 years of experience as a health insurance agent, Todd offers personal consultations to discuss options for those living in the Los Angeles, CA area with little to no health insurance coverage, as well as to those who are simply looking for a change. Even students, freelancers, and individuals who’ve experienced job loss might be surprised to learn that health insurance coverage can be affordable.
Though there’s no cure for Swine Flu, the H1N1 Vaccine, available now, reduces the risk of infection. Trials supervised by the National Institutes of Health found that a single dose of the H1N1 vaccine is enough to grant immunity in adults in only three weeks.
According to the Los Angeles Times, California has 2,700 hospitalizations and 206 deaths from H1N1. However, the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases says, “the 2009 H1N1 viruses cause generally mild disease but also spread between individuals relatively effectively.” Although more people may become ill from Swine Flu, fewer will die from it than from regular, seasonal flu.
Should you get vaccinated against H1N1? If you don’t want to miss several days or weeks of work due to respiratory illness, or worry about developing a “pre-existing condition” for which you might be denied health insurance, you might answer yes.
While at the site, I checked out the other articles and am very impressed with all of the health care and insurance-related content. It’s even geared towards those of us who live in Southern California! Also, everything is written in a very easy-going, personal style.
