Why Cheap Health Insurance Coverage is Dicey in Illinois
Written by Mike Novelli   
Friday, 16 October 2009 09:17
Cheap health insurance coverage represents a lure for the 40+ millions United States citizens living without coverage. A comprehensive analysis shows that while these Illinois health plans promise to deliver, they exclude the coverage needed to cover a medical emergency situation or even pre-authorization. In reality, the consumer pays more in the end for the outrageously, cheap health insurance quote.
by MikeNovelli


Cheap health insurance coverage represents a lure for the 40+ millions United States citizens living without coverage. A comprehensive analysis shows that while these Illinois health plans promise to deliver, they exclude the coverage needed to cover a medical emergency situation or even pre-authorization. In reality, the consumer pays more in the end for the outrageously, cheap health insurance quote.

The health insurance heist of 2000 left insurance holders, totaling some 100,000 consumers with more than $85 million dollars in hospital bills. The fake cheap health insurance coverage used to be localized, affecting Americans in small numbers. These days, the scams are widespread from the heartland of Illinois throughout the nation.

In Elgin, Illinois, Harry Dale ran a thriving landscaping business, when he had a heart attack. After recovery, his insurance company was nowhere to be found to pay the hospital bills. Long about collection time, the insurance policy that he bought two years ago was worthless.

Today, these bogus cheap health insurance policies are national, affecting people in Illinois and across the nation. From the discount medical card, the dreaded disease policy (a policy which says that it covers chronic ailments such as cancer, heart disease) to the faith-based health plan, these inexpensive health scams cost the consumer in the end.

The worst scenario is when the policyholder is hospitalized or diagnosed with a chronic illness. Not only are these consumers left with mounting medical bills, but they are no longer eligible for another policy because, they are now labeled with a "pre-existing health condition," uninsurable by many health insurance providers.

Nevertheless, two tips may safeguard consumers against being victimized by Illinois health insurance fraud.

1. As due diligence is necessary, be sure to conduct your own background check, researching the health insurance company. Call the State of Illinois Attorney General's office to confirm that the company holds a current license and does not have any reports or complaints. If your investigation determines that the health insurance company is not licensed or if the agency alleges that they are exempt from adhering to regulatory guidelines, it is an indication to continue shopping for another policy.

2. Search for a reputable insurance agent. Even though the insurance provider will not guarantee cheap health insurance coverage in Illinois, a legitimate policy will prevent any unforeseen medical expenditures and a health plan with a known insurance provider.

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