HARRISBURG, Pa., Nov. 3, 2010 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Pennsylvania Insurance Department has received $2.1 million in two federal grants to design programs giving consumers more options and tools to shop for health care coverage and make informed decisions about their health care. The federal Affordable Care Act requires states to create an exchange where consumers can find competitive rates on health insurance plans," acting Insurance Commissioner Robert Pratter said. "The department will use these latest federal grants to design the exchange program to help consumers shop for health plans in 2014, provide a single point of health insurance information for individuals and smaller groups and promote competition among health insurance companies.
This notice announces a meeting of the Advisory Panel on Outreach and Education (APOE) (the Panel) in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act. The Panel advises and makes recommendations to the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on opportunities to enhance the effectiveness of consumer education strategies concerning Medicare, Medicaid, and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). This meeting is open to the public.
This notice announces a meeting of the Advisory Panel on Outreach and Education (APOE) (the Panel) in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act. The Panel advises and makes recommendations to the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on opportunities to enhance the effectiveness of consumer education strategies concerning Medicare, Medicaid, and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). This meeting is open to the public.
The dominant model of regulation in the United States for consumer credit, insurance, and investment products is disclosure and unfettered choice. As these products have become more complex, consumers' inability to understand them has become increasingly apparent, and the consequences of this inability more dire. In response, policymakers have embraced financial-literacy education as a necessary corollary to the disclosure model of regulation. This education is widely believed to turn consumers into "responsible" and "empowered" market players, motivated and competent to make financial decisions that increase their own welfare. The vision created is of educated consumers handling their own credit, insurance, and retirement planning matters by confidently navigating the bountiful unrestr...
With all this doom and gloom about auto insurance, what's the good news? The good news is twofold: first, Governor Granholm and many Michigan Democratic lawmakers are working to improve this discriminatory practice. Democratic Senator Martha Scott and Senator Samuel "Buzz" Thomas with support of the Detroit Branch NAACP have sponsored several bills seeking to enact useful chances in the insurance industry. These bills have been drafted and presented to the legislative bodies. Some positive and important changes may go into effect as early as July of 2006. The second piece of good news is that you don't have to face the insurance companies alone. The Auto Accident Claim Center (AACC) is here to help as Michigan's first "walk in" auto claim establishment. The AACC is not only supporting l...
... but has also made a commitment to consumer education. The AACC is a group of legal profession...
PASQUOTANK COUNTY | The Elizabeth City State University Foundation has been awarded a $20,000 grant from State Farm Insurance Co. The money will support a financial literacy/consumer education program implemented by the ECSU Community Development Program. The program offers help with money management skills for residents, especially low-income households. Chowan County
FDIC Chairman Sheila C. Bair recently addressed a luncheon of Texas banking leaders marking the 75th anniversary of the FDIC, the oldest and largest deposit insurance corporation in the world. The theme of the luncheon was "Consumer Protections and Financial Education." Understanding your finances is the first step to financial independence and personal wealth, Bair said. The panel participants represented a small portion of the agencies and advocates in Texas that promote financial literacy and education for the Texas banking industry. The TBA Foundation is active in the realm of activity for financial literacy and serves as a resource for TBA member banks for some programs. Included are: 1. Teach Children to Save, 2. Get Smart About Credit, 3. Junior Achievement, and 4. FDIC's Money S...
...Bean Insurance Agency LLC Scott A. Bean, ceo 151 Winnacunnet Road... for corp., Nashua, NH 03062 gov't, education and consumer markets 126. Bean Insurance Agency LL...
Community Health Advocates (CHA), a program of the Community Service Society (CSS), is a program designed to help New Yorkers understand and access health care in tfie neighborhoods in which they live and work It is one of the largest health care consumer assistance programs in the country. CHA provides free independent assistance to the most vulnerable and underserved populations across New York State. The work of CHA will be more important than ever as implementation of health reform begins. CHA runs a central toll-free liveanswer hotline and an internet intake system, staffed by health insurance and coverage experts, which helps consumers wherever they may be. CHA services are also provided through a network of 25 community based nonprofit organizations (CBOs) located throughout the ...
... staffers to conduct quality community education workshops and individualized counseling for people...
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