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Question: Does insurance deductible apply for buying lenses or spectacles?

My health insurance says $150 is deductible and Spectacle allowance is $100. Does it mean I have to pay the optometrist $150 for some thing first to get the $100 allowance?

Answer: that usually means that after you pay $150 towards the eye exam $100 is allowed towards the glasses/frames

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Obama issues rules on mental-health coverage

Advocates for mental-health and substance-abuse patients have long lobbied for a “level insurance field,” asking for the same kinds of coverage offered for physical ailments.

Aero-TV: Penalty-Free Deployment – Insurance Adjusts CAPS Deductible

Question: TAX Question – I paid my brother’s tuition fees for year of ‘06. Lives in Canada. Is it TAX deductible

My brother studies in Canada. I paid $15,000 for his tuition for the year of 2006. I even paid expenses for my parents who live in Dubai. Can i write these amounts off in my taxes for 2006. I mean is there any way i can get some tax break for these amounts. Please let me know. Thanks in advance.

Answer: Assuming that they are not your dependents, then no you can’t write off the espenses.

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Helping Out for Dec. 30, 2009

Helping Out highlights some of the many charitable events and activities going on in the Charleston area. Submissions should be sent to dailyjournal@scbiznews.com .

Personal Financial Planning Tips : How to Use College Tuition as a Tax Deduction

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Call for computers, PJC’s Corsair celebrates 60, Eagle Scout soars

Chain Reaction wants computers, Corsair turns 60, Baptist Health Care gets first Eagle Scout.

Burleson Opportunity Fund

Medicare Supplement Plans helps to pay some of the health care costs that the original Medicare does not cover. In other words it bridges the gap between the policy coverage of the original Medicare and the total amount payable.

Medicare Supplement Plans are not directly under government supervision or administration but still every Medigap policy must follow certain state laws and must be clearly identified as Medicare Supplement Insurance. According to the rules the Medigap insurance companies can sell only 12 standardized Medigap policies. These policies are identified under the letter cover from A through L. And it is also to be noted that each Medigap policies must offer the same basic benefits, irrespective of whatever company may be selling them. The only thing that can differ from company to company is the amount of premium payable by the beneficiary. The point is that if you purchase a Medigap policy from any company under any letter cover the benefits must be same as provided by other companies under the same letter cover, for example, if you want to purchase a policy under the letter cover C or D the policy coverage and the benefits would be the same irrespective of whatever company you may choose.

But along with these facilities it should be remembered that there are some limitations of the Medigap plans. As for example, none of the standard Medigap plans covers the following points:

1.Long term care to help you bathe, dress, eat, or use of bathroom
2.Vision or dental care
3.Hearing aids
4.Prescription drugs

Besides these there are some extra benefits that are offered by Medigap policies. And it is seen that people are willing to pay more for the benefits offered by Plans B through J. The Plans F and J also provide a high-deductible option. In these plans you have to pay lower premium rates but the fact is that you need to pay off more amount of money from your pocket before these policies begins to pay the benefits.

Therefore it is however advised that you should go through the policy statements carefully before deciding to choose one best fit for you. And for the concern of the policyholders it can be said that the all the plans with the same letter cover, no matter which insurance company sells it must cover the same benefits. As for example it can be said that all Plan E policies have the same benefit coverage irrespective of the insurance company selling it. However, it should be kept in mind that the amount of premium can vary with company.

The fact is that the insurance company must keep renewing the Medicare supplement plans once you buy a Medigap plan for yourself. And it is also true that they cannot change the policy covers or the benefits that it promises to provide or even cant cancel it unless there is any failure on your part in paying the premium. However, the company can increase the insurance premium, but that too they cant do without providing your prior notice of the increase in due time.

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USHT Offering Texas Homeowners Deductible Buy-Back Coverage

USHT Inc., a managing general agent and surplus lines agency based in Dallas, is now offering a homeowners deductible buy-back policy in Texas. The Texas Homeowners Deductible Buy-Back Policy is a …

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Question: Poll: Should I purchase health insurance through my husband’s work?

Plan A: wellness benefits covered 100% for the first $400. $4000/$8000 deductible then coverage is 80%, cost $50 bi-weekly for husband and spouse

Plan B: wellness benefits covered 100% for the first $350. Coinsurance 20% for visit maximum benefits $3,500 that will be paid out by insurance. Cost: $40 bi-weekly

Which is better and why. No family medical problems, I think my husband might have high blood pressure.
With plan B: My husband wouldn’t have to pay coinsurace because I work for a doctor and can have that waived. It would be with United Health Care
We are both young 23 and 25 so we are both really healthy. We have to decide by February 16 and it doesn’t become active until April 1st.

Answer: Absolutely. United health care is one of the best. Go with plan A.

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Year-end rush crowds pharmacies, doctors offices

Trying to get a last minute doctor or dentist appointment this week will be difficult as Tennesseans try to save on their insurance.

The Costs of Medical Health Insurance