Hunting for Affordable Health Insurance

In the recent months here in Michigan many have either lost their jobs or have come to a point where the extended health insurance they were able to keep through Cobra or a severance package has come to and end or is too expensive to maintain.

There are decent health care insurance plans on the market today that are reasonably affordable. The comfort level one has with looking for health care insurance is somewhat different then looking for auto or home insurance, but the basic principals are similar. You want to get the most coverage for the best price without over insuring.

There are 3 main items I would like to recommend individuals looking for health insurance on their own take into account.

1. Too Good to be True: If the coverage offered at the beginning of the plan seems way to good to be true then there is probably language in the policy that sets very low limits on common coverage items. Make sure you read the fine print to know and understand what is and what is not included and what the limits are.

2. Use an Insurance Broker: There are many agents that sell only one companies insurance policies. They are referred to as captive agents because they have to sell you the product from their employer. You can rely on an insurance broker to hunt through policies and to educate you on the details involved in the health insurance industry.

3. Discuss Co-Pays with Doctors & Dentists: I the same manner that the auto mechanic can cut you a deal to replace your windshield and pay your auto deductible you can work with your Dentist or Doctors office to reduce the co pays on items. This might feel awkward until you realize the health insurance companies negotiate prices so why can't you!!!

I hope this article helps to reduce the anxiety involved in acquiring health care insurance coverage on your own. Explore the items in this site to lead you in the right path.

Good Luck Out There.

Michigan Unemployment Benefits - Increased by $25

I have just been informed that the unemployment rate in Michigan is going to be increased by $25 a week. This is part of the plan put into place by Obama to help with people struggling.

Please take advantage of the links on this page to check out all of your options.

Michigan Unemployed Benefits

There is a ton of useless information concerning the Michigan Unemployed Benefits available to those who are out of work or have been laid off. I have fellow family and friends that have been out of work in the Great State of Michigan for over a year now. They have spent time writing a resume and searching for work. It is not due to a lack of effort or education, but a lack of work opportunities that leaves these folks in the position they are in. It is important to understand the Michigan Unemployed Benefits available.

1. Prior to contacting the Michigan unemployed benefits office you need to have an idea of where and when you have worked over the past few years. This will help with your Michigan Unemployed Benefits.
2. If you have already assembled a basic resume make sure to bring it with you when you go to the Michigan Works office. You will have to enter your information into a computer data base. Don't worry - there are people there to help if you are not great on the computer.
3. Visit the Unemployment Insurance Agency website http://www.michigan.gov/uia for the online application form. This application is available during the hours of 7am and 7pm Monday to Saturday. You can also try the toll free number 1-866-500-0017 with your details.

If you need help writing a basic resum there are tons of online examples and free templates.

I hope this has helped with your struggle and would love to hear a success story or two after reading the BEST RESUME WRITING TIP.

JW