California is the latest state to pass legislation to require all health insurance plans to provide maternity services, regardless of sexual orientation. From 1 July 2012, all health plans cover maternity services. So look out for these Medicare letters, Californians!
You may ask, why do I have to pay for maternity coverage? It's a good question. In the past, health insurers are not required to provide maternity benefits to those who bought their own insurance. These tens of thousands of people left having to pay out of pocket for births. Keep in mind the average cost of delivering a baby is about $ 13,000.
Obviously, there was some protest about the issue that caused California to pass a law requiring every health plan to provide it.
For men, the increase in premiums health insurance are likely as the new benefit will spread the risk of pregnancy in men and women - try not to laugh. Spreading the risk basically means how the cost - now you're not smile.
Men who are not in California - the coverage of maternity is coming to a state near you. reform of health care requires all health plans to include maternity coverage in 2014.
What do you think? - Should cover all maternity health services plans
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