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In today`s challenging work environment and due to the global economic downturn, there is a real concern for many people regarding the security of their job with the threat of being made redundant ever increasing. The biggest fear for many is that they may struggle meet mortgage payments or pay other financial commitments should they be made redundant. As people try to protect themselves against loss of income, they may opt for cover in the form of the controversial Payment Protection Insurance (PPI). Payment Protection Insurance is there to cover you should you fall ill, have an accident so you are unable to work or lose your job. Although this type of insurance can offer you the necessary cover you require there have been many instances where people have been mis-sold the insurance cover. This had lead to complications when trying to claim against the policy and has also left people paying far more for their policy than they should. Following this, it has recently been announced that people who believe they have been mis-sold Payment Protection Insurance (PPI) have now been given extra time to take their cases to the Financial Services Ombudsman. This specifically applies to people who have had a complaint rejected by the firm that sold them the loan, meaning they now have upto six months to take their complaint to the Ombudsman. At its peak, nearly 150 people a day registered official complaints regarding PPI with almost a third of the total number of complaints relating directly to controversial insurance payment product.

According to a recent study by the U.S. Census Bureau, over 45 million Americans are living without health insurance. And, as the cost of health coverage continues to climb, many employers are cutting back on health benefits, leaving employees to shoulder the financial burden.

Fortunately, there are some tips to employ to hold down the cost of health insurance premiums while maximizing your coverage.

You can stretch your premium dollars by:

Buying group insurance. If your employer doesn?t offer health benefits, look into other groups with which you are affiliated. Alumni associations, professional groups and other organizations are often eligible to purchase small group polices.
Shopping around. Many insurers offer similar policies for very different premiums. Shop around to compare both price and benefits covered to find the right policy for you.
Increase your deductible. Raising your deductible?the amount you pay out of pocket?is a great way to lower your premium amount. Just make sure to select a deductible that won?t break the bank if you need to use your coverage.
Understanding your coverages. Some extras like vision and mental health coverage can be removed to lower your premium without much risk to you.
Staying healthy. More and more insurers are increasing premiums for smokers and overweight individuals. You can maintain the lowest possible premium by exercising regularly and upholding a healthy lifestyle.

If you`ve shopped around for a health insurance policy using the above tips and are still financially unable to afford adequate health coverage, additional resources may be available to you.

If you meet the eligibility requirements in your state, you may qualify for health coverage through state-sponsored programs or to receive other financial assistance to help pay your premiums. For more information on state-assisted health plans, contact the division of insurance in your state.

Health insurance is a key factor to maintaining your access to the nation?s healthcare system and preserving your health and that of your family members. Use the tips above to optimize your health coverage?and your bottom dollar!

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