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Health insurance began in the 1920's at Baylor Hospital in Dallas. It began as a nonprofit organization for poor people called "the Blues" and eventually developed into Blue Cross. Health insurance as we know it now developed from this concept but was offered by companies in the 40's who were trying to get around wage controls by offering "benefits". At this point the insurance companies were still all non profit, but that slowly began to change and by the early 80's a little over 10% were for profit. This scheme (for lack of a better word) quickly escalated into the problems we have now as by the late 90's nearly 70% of insurance companies were for profit.
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What is the contact number for First Health Insurance?
The contact number for First Health Insurance is 1-800-266-5116. One can contact the First Health Insurance company from 7am-7pm on Monday through Friday.
Who started the first health insurance agency in the us that specialized in hispanic owned corporations?
Who started the first health insurance agency in the us that specialized in hispanic owned corporations?
Which was the first commercial insurance company in the United states to provide private healthcare coverage for injuries not resulting in death?
The Franklin Health Assurance Company of Massachusetts, in 1860, was the first insurance company to provide this coverage.
When was the 'Mail Handlers Health Insurance' first established?
The 'Mail Handlers Health Insurance' was first established in the year 1966. It has been an important company perk for employees in the mail industry since.
Will my heath insurance pay my medical bills if i was legally drunk when i had my car accident?
Over and above medical coverage on your auto insurance. There is no way you can get out of telling your auto insurance company about the accident, because the health insurance company will tell them about it first. This also depends on whether or not your State allows health insurance to cover such accidents.
Does health insurance cover bodily injury in an accident?
Different states and policies can have different benefits and coverages. Health insurance will cover medical costs related to an auto accident but in most states they are secondary to automobile insurance. This means that the auto insurance will be responsible for payment first and health insurance will pay after that. If the health insurance company goes ahead and pays the claim or at least the first few bills then you receive payment of file for payments on the auto insurance you will be responsible for reimbursement to the health insurer.
What happens if you have an accident and your insurance company refuses to pay?
Many health insurance companies offer what is called "Pay and Chase". Meaning, your health insurance company will pay your hospital claims and chase the automotive insurance for the rest of the money. It is possible that you may have this type of plan. If that is not a possibility to you, you could entertain the possibility of legal action. It might be far less costly and stressful to contact your insurance company first.
How would one go about buying individual health insurance?
To go about buying individual health insurance one must at first be at least 18, and then should call a health care company to try to set up a healthcare plan.
What company has the lowest auto insurance rates?
When deciding whether to choose a mediclaim or a health policy, it would be wise to first understand what your requirements are, what is the existing health condition of family members, and what are the hereditary diseases in the family. Buy Health Insurance:
Is there a First American Life Insurance Company?
No, but there is a First United American Life Insurance Company
Who was first to propose minimum wages and health insurance?
the first to propose minimum wages and health insurance was the third party
What company offer health insurance comparison?
First off, a great website to visit is healthinsurance.com. They have a lot of information pertaining to the comparisons and purchases of health insurance. This website will also let you compare quotes with other companies.
