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Altoona is a city in central Pennsylvania of about 50,000 people. The city is home to the Altoona Curve baseball team of the Double A Eastern League, which is the Double A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Prominent landmarks include the Horseshoe Curve, the Railroaders Memorial Museum, the Mishler Theatre, the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament, and the Jaffa Shrine Center. Much of the downtown area is listed in the national registry of historic places. The median income for a household in the city is $28,248, and the median income for a family is $36,758. The per capita income for the city is $15,213. Get an Altoona health insurance quote >> Health Care in Altoona, PennsylvaniaPennsylvania regulations for group health insurance dictate that qualified persons cannot be turned down for group coverage, nor can they be charged more because of a health problem. If you have had no break in your coverage of over 63 days, you are allowed to get credit toward the exclusion period. Individual health insurance has different regulations than group health. Also, there are different rules for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Pennsylvania than for other private insurers. For Blue Cross Blue Shield, if you apply for individual coverage, the company is required to issue a policy to you. Request a health insurance quote in Altoona now >> Medical Centers in Altoona (PA):
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Key Facts... In 2005 $2 trillion was spent on health care services in the United States. On average, each person was responsible for a total annual health care bill of $6,700. Is your health insurance plan working for you and your family? Source: National Coalition on Health Care. Catlin, A, C. Cowan, S. Heffler, et al, "National Health Spending in 2005." Health Affairs 26:1 (2006). Health care costs in the United States rose an unprecedented 6.9% in 2005, more than double the rate of inflation. These costs are expected to rise at similar levels for the next decade. Protect your health and your wallet by investing in a health insurance plan that is right for you. Source: National Coalition on Health Care. Catlin, A, C. Cowan, S. Heffler, et al, "National Health Spending in 2005." Health Affairs 26:1 (2006). A 2003 study by The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation determined that over one third of uninsured adults reported having trouble paying their medical bills. Safeguard yourself and your family against future debt by finding a high quality health care plan. Source: The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation. Access to Care for the Uninsured: An Update. 29 September 2003. |
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