Do you need health insurance that can cover your medical costs in case of an emergency? Need it soon? Short-term health insurance might be what you’re looking for. Short term health insurance in Texas can start as soon as the day after you apply. Can I Buy Short-Term Health Insurance in Texas? Yes, you can buy short-term health insurance in Texas for durations of up to 12 months at a time and may be able to renew your policy for a total of up to 36 months of coverage. If you are one of the 5.2 million uninsured Texans, short-term health insurance could be a first step towards having coverage. When you begin looking to cover a certain period of time, keep in mind that these duration limits...
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Health Insurance HealthSelect and The Consumer Directed HealthSelect of Texas plans are offered through ERS (Employees Retirement System). These plans are currently administered by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following the 60 day of employment. Employee only coverage for full time employees is paid fully by the employer at no cost to the employee along with a $5,000 term life insurance policy for the employee. UNT pays 50% of all dependent medical coverage with the other 50% paid by the employee. Deductibles, coinsurance maximums and out-of-pocket maximums reset annually on January 1. For example, if you had previously met your...
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Texas Health Care Open Enrollment will run from November 1st to December 15th Baja’s experienced agents can help you select, apply for, and enroll in the right healthcare insurance plan for you and your family. Texas has one of the highest numbers of people enrolled in healthcare insurance in the country, and residents are required to enroll with an insurance provider. Texas health care open enrollment will run from November 1st to December 15th. If you enroll during this period, your coverage will become effective on the first of the following month. There are ten providers in Texas to choose from, all with varying coverage and premiums. You may qualify for financial assistance based...
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DALLAS – Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) is hosting a free health insurance enrollment and wellness event in Dallas on January 31 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Fair Park Embarcadero Building. At the Countdown to Coverage: Health Care Enrollment and Wellness Fair, enrollment counselors will provide Texans with in-person enrollment assistance in both English and Spanish. The 2015 health insurance enrollment period opened onNovember 15, 2014, and will end onFebruary 15, 2015. At the events, BCBSTX will provide educational materials about the importance of health insurance and how to enroll. The event will also offer on-site health insurance educational resources for...
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Premium subsidies and buying coverage If you don’t have health insurance through your job or a government program, you may buy a plan from an insurance company or agent. You can also buy coverage through the federal health insurance marketplace at HealthCare.gov or by calling 1-800-318-2596. For lists of companies and health maintenance organizations (HMOs) selling individual plans in Texas, visit TDI's Lists of Companies and HMOs. Open enrollment. You usually must buy health insurance during the annual open enrollment period. The open enrollment period is from November 1 to January 31 each year. You may qualify to buy health insurance at other times of the year if you lose existing...
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Welcome to Parkland Community Health Plan! At PCHP, we believe in improving every life we touch as good stewards to those we serve. If you are eligible for Medicaid, we can help. We offer these program services: - The Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP/CHIP Perinate) Parkland Community Health Plan has proudly served the people of Texas since 1999. You’ll feel comfortable knowing that thousands of Texans get health care benefits through our plan services. When you join Parkland Community Health Plan, you can: - Choose your own doctor, close to home - Call to speak to a nurse anytime, 24/7 - Get extra benefits – special programs to meet your health care goals To join...
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) today announced efforts underway to support Louisiana and Texas in response to Hurricane Laura. On August 26, 2020, Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar declared public health emergencies (PHEs) in these states, retroactive to August 22, 2020 for the state of Louisiana and to August 23, 2020 for the state of Texas. CMS is working to ensure hospitals and other facilities can continue operations and provide access to care despite the effects of Hurricane Laura. CMS provided numerous waivers to health care providers during the current coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic to meet the needs of...
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Competition = Lower Costs The insurance industry includes hundreds of different companies hoping to earn your business. It is a very competitive market and it pays to shop around for the very best deals. This is where we come in. Whether you're searching for Life Insurance, Annuities, IRA's and other retirement strategies, Health Insurance or 'ObamaCare', you must be well-informed and well-advised to get the most out of your premium dollars. An experienced and independent agent who represents multiple insurance carriers can make a huge difference in what you pay for coverage. Medicare Insurance Medicare by itself has a high deductible for hospital admission, and it only pays 80% of eligible...
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Grant Specialist - Research & Evaluation Specialist Job description Posting Number2020333Posting/Functional TitleGrant Specialist - Research & Evaluation SpecialistUniversity Pay Plan TitleGrant Specialist - Research & Evaluation SpecialistLocationSan MarcosDepartmentTx School Safety CtrRecruitment TypeOpen to AllJob TypeFull-TimeMonthly Salary$3,600.00 – $4,000.00Job Category ExemptRequired Qualifications: Applicants must specifically address how they meet these required qualifications to meet the requirements of the position. • Demonstrate prior experience designing and applying social science research methodologies • Demonstrate prior experience developing data collection...
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Employers and health plans have complained this could lead to staggering costs. One national insurer was billed $6,946 for a coronavirus test in Texas, according to claims data reviewed by POLITICO. In Oklahoma, health plans received 175 out-of-network claims for coronavirus tests over a single week that ranged from $153 to $2,315 per test, said Laura Fleet, executive director of the Oklahoma Association of Health Plans. The issue could get more attention as New York City and other communities move to make Covid-19 diagnostic testing available to all residents, regardless of whether they are showing symptoms — with the pressure on private insurers to pay. “Historically, it’s always been a...
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