A deductible is the amount of money a person must pay out of his or her own pocket before health insurance begins to cover the cost of medical expenses. Deductibles have risen substantially over time. For preferred provider organization (PPO) plans purchased through an employer, the average family deductible increased 30 percent in just two years, from $1,034 to $1,344.
This story was written by Michelle Andrews.Health care reform, if it passes, will cost about $1 trillion over the next 10 years. Negotiators in the Senate and House are now saying they've winnowed the cost down to "only" $900 billion or so. Where will that money come from? Look in the mirror.
More and more people die because of texting and driving. The laws need to be strictly enforced. This article talks about how many states have the laws in effect.
This article tells of the new bill to stop bad language and any annoying harassment on the internet. Some argue using bad language is their right, others just prefer not to be harassed online with inapropriate language.
This video shows the info for the new bill updating the sex offenders information who claim multiple residences. The bill gives new timelines for when and where they must be registered.
This article talks about penalizing the obesity people who live off of Medicaid. "The overall cost in obesity related maladies is estimated to be around 200 billion a year."