Colorado Health Insurance News: July 2006

Saturday, July 29, 2006

Colorado signs bill to deny non emergency services to non citizens.

The Colorado Legislature on Monday approved a bill that would deny most nonemergency government benefits -- including Medicaid and Medicare -- to state residents ages 18 and older who fail to prove that they are in the country legally.

The compromise legislation, part of a package of immigration measures passed by the state Legislature during a special session, was approved 22-13 by the state Senate and 48-15 by the state House. The benefits bill (HB 1023) would require state residents to present valid Colorado, military or tribal identification to receive public benefits. The bill -- which also applies to unemployment insurance, energy assistance programs, and aging and adult services -- would create an exemption to the health benefits denial for beneficiaries with communicable diseases and would set a maximum 18-month jail term for individuals convicted of falsifying documents.

In addition, it would permit illegal immigrants to continue to receive benefits mandated by the federal government or the U.S. Supreme Court. Gov. Bill Owens (R) called the special session of the state Legislature after the Colorado Supreme Court last month ruled that a ballot initiative on whether illegal immigrants should be denied some government benefits was unconstitutional because the measure considered more than one subject. Owens said the benefits bill "simply puts teeth into existing federal regulations." He estimated that about 50,000 illegal immigrants could lose benefits under the bill. Owens said, "My guess is, many other states are going to do what we've done here".

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Students in Colorado Choose Tonik Health Plans

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Parents like the plan because it provides a lot more coverage than is typically offered with school policies, and the large network gives nation wide coverage while traveling.

Students like the fact that they are covered head to toe and can visit any emergency room. The $20, $30, or $40 copay for doctor visits means that health care is now affordable when they have a problem. The dental plan pays 100% for checkups, and 80% for fillings! The vision provides for an $50 toward your eyes exam and deep discounts on contacts, and eyewear!
The Tonik plan is the hottest thing to enter the Colorado Health Insurance market in the last decade! The plan is available in three different deductible, $1500, $3000, and $5000. All are 100% plans with out any coinsurance, and no hassles! Your yearly out of pocket for Hospitilization and Surgery equals your yearly deductible, everything else is first dollar coverage!

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Friday, July 28, 2006

Colorado Tonik Health Plans

Anthem BCBS of Colorado's new Tonik health insurance product designed to be marketed to the 18-19 year old demographic has taken the state by storm. The product has been very popular with students and graduates alike. The biggest surprise is consumers from 1-64 are also signing up for the Tonik. Any healthy applicant regardless of age can be accepted into the program.Colorado residents love the fact that they are covered head to toe and can visit any emergency room. The plan includes copays for doctor visits, Rx, and emergency room. The dental plan pays 100% for checkups, and 80% for fillings! The vision provides for an $50 toward your eyes exam and deep discounts on contacts, and eyewear!The BCBS Tonik plan is the hottest thing to enter the Colorado Health Insurance market in some time!The plan is available in three different deductibles, $1500, $3000, and $5000. All are 100% plans with out any coinsurance, and no hassles! Your yearly out of pocket for Hospitilization and Surgery equals your yearly deductible, everything else is first dollar coverage!Visit www.tonikhealthquotes.com for more information.