The donut hole, or coverage gap, is one of the most controversial and confusing parts of the Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit and of concern to many people who have joined a Part D drug plan. Understanding the donut hole will help you choose a Medicare Part D drug plan.

The donut hole, or coverage gap, is one of the most controversial and confusing parts of the Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit and of concern to many people who have joined a Part D drug plan. Understanding the donut hole will help you choose a Medicare Part D drug plan.

Almost every American will be affected in some way by health reform. How you are personally impacted depends on how the fine details of the legislation are implemented.

A pre-existing condition can affect your health insurance coverage. If you are applying for insurance, some health insurance companies may accept you conditionally by providing a pre-existing condition exclusion period.

People will marry for health insurance, not only in California. But how many will go on national TV?

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Jonathan Pletzke is a consumer expert on health insurance and author of the health insurance book Get a Good Deal on Your Health Insurance Without Getting Ripped-Off, available online and at bookstores nationally. Additional details can be found at the consumers health insurance book and resources website www.BestHealthInsuranceBook.com. Copyright 2007-2008 Aji Publishing.