All of UC-San Francisco's physicians will shortly end their affiliation with Brown & Toland and become members of Hill Physicians Group. What will this mean for patients? [more inside]
posted by otherwordlyglow on Oct 1, 2009 - 4 answers

Arm/wrist problems and no health insurance: what to do? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 18, 2009 - 17 answers

I'm an American without health insurance, who needs (minor) dermatological care... how worried should I be that this will prevent me from getting private health care insurance in a year or so (denial due to prior condition)? And what can I do to prevent this from happening? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 20, 2009 - 15 answers

I'm sure Kaiser Permanente and other major HMOs have plans related to a potential pandemic, and how they would try to protect their customers' health and/or minimize financial losses. Have the plans themselves been published or leaked? Has anything summarizing those plans been published anywhere?
posted by salvia on Apr 29, 2009 - 7 answers

I live overseas for 10 months a year. I am finding it very difficult to get health insurance. No preexisting conditions, no smoking, not obese, but I am only barely a resident of California, and this seems to be a tripping point. All I want is a basic, high deductible plan for emergencies. I am currently covered in Virginia (from a while back, never told them I moved), but since my residency is California now, they probably won't cover me. What are my options? I just spent 4 hours on applications and was turned down every time. Everything else I see on google looks dodgy.
posted by Nothing on Mar 24, 2009 - 10 answers

I just got $449 unexplainable dollars from my old health insurance company. Is it mine for keeps? [more inside]
posted by juliplease on Nov 13, 2008 - 5 answers

[New Grad Filter] Is it worth it to pay for one month of interim health insurance? [more inside]
posted by samthemander on Aug 12, 2008 - 9 answers

Can your health insurance company raise your rates when you have a positive STD test? Does this typically happen? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 7, 2008 - 15 answers

When Health Insurance is the most important factor in a job search, how so you look for a new job? [more inside]
posted by ElmerFishpaw on Feb 7, 2008 - 15 answers

How do I choose a primary care physician? [more inside]
posted by BitterOldPunk on Jul 27, 2007 - 12 answers

I'm trying to find out the best option for my uninsured mother-in-law's upcoming visit which will most likely involve some doctor's visits. [more inside]
posted by mikw on Jul 19, 2007 - 2 answers

I currently have what I'd term "crisis" health insurance -- a low monthly bill with a high deductible. I haven't dealt with the plan other than to pay the premiums since I signed up. Now, I think I may have a crisis. Help! [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 4, 2007 - 14 answers

It feels like the cartilage behind my knee cap is slipping out of place. I don't have health insurance. How serious is this & what's the wisest response? [more inside]
posted by soviet sleepover on Mar 18, 2007 - 8 answers

Min-Max Health Insurance for $200 [more inside]
posted by cschneid on Oct 17, 2006 - 10 answers

Health insurance targeted toward small business owners and their employees? [more inside]
posted by richardhay on Jun 4, 2006 - 10 answers

My employer has decided to stop paying any dependent health insurance coverage. How do I respond? [more inside]
posted by anadem on Nov 14, 2005 - 13 answers

Are there any dangerous effects to long-term heavy robotussin use? [MI] [more inside]
posted by jennyjenny on Jan 18, 2005 - 22 answers

Seven years ago, I was in college and on my parent's insurance, which included mental health coverage. I was diagnosed with ADD and prescribed Adderall which did wonders for my concentration and my grades. When school was through I lost my coverage and my prescription. (MI) [more inside]
posted by cilantro on Dec 24, 2004 - 13 answers

Catastrophic health insurance (in the US): I've just been laid off and am losing health care benefits. The COBRA premiums are insane--I'm looking for something cheap that will cover near-death experiences. (I will turn to the bottle for any minor ailments.) Anyone have any advice or plan suggestions?
posted by mookieproof on Sep 30, 2004 - 16 answers

I'm looking for respectable health insurance while I make a go of self-employment. Recommendations? [more inside]
posted by Jonasio on Apr 19, 2004 - 9 answers

From the insurance dilemma department.....I'm leaving my [much despised] job this month and have been shopping for an individual health insurance policy. What. A. Jungle. Anyone here ever heard of/know about healthcareadvantageplans.com or this "insurance alternative"? I'm not sure I understand how these beasties work.

Signed, clueless. [more inside]
posted by yoga on Dec 10, 2003 - 10 answers