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• Have a C-Section? Pay Higher Insurance Premiums

  To add insult to injury, some women have to pay higher health insurance premiums after having c-sections, according to a report in today's New York Times. As more and more people are no longer covered by employer-covered group health insurance, they might be surprised to find that finding individual coverage is more of a challenge. And apparently, this is especially so if you've had a c-section.   Read More... Posted May 31 2008, 08:10 PM by Rachael Brownell (Redsy) with | with 1 comment(s) Filed under: Babble, new york times, strollerderby, health insurance, c-sections, uninsured, underinsured, cost of healthcare, health insurance crisis, cesarean section, individual plans, vaginal birth, women and health, maternal health

• Budget Baby: It's Healthcare, Stupid

  The rising costs of healthcare, even for those with insurance, are causing increasing strain for American families.  In a so-called "soft" economy, fewer people are willing to pay the rising out of pocket costs to get the basic and preventive care they need.  As employers shift more of the burgeoning costs to employees, the healthcare crisis touches more American families. It's not just about the uninsured anymore, though those numbers are climbing dramatically as well.   Read More... Posted May 06 2008, 01:32 PM by Rachael Brownell (Redsy) with | with 6 comment(s) Filed under: families, uninsured, health care costs, underinsured, budget baby., health care for children