Reading, Pennsylvania Health Insurance

Reading Health Insurance (PA)

Reading is a city in Southeast Pennsylvania of about 81,000 people. Reading was one of the first localities where outlet shopping became a tourist industry. It has been known as "The Pretzel Capital" because of the numerous local pretzel bakeries, including Bachman's pretzels. Overlooking the city on Mount Penn is Reading's symbol, a Japanese style pagoda visible from everywhere in town and referred to by residents as "the Pagoda." The median income for a household in the city is $26,698, and the median income for a family was $31,067. Males had a median income of $28,114 versus $21,993 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,086. Between 1990 and 2000, the Reading's population grew by 11%, almost three times the state average.

Healthcare in Reading

Reading residents have an advantage in buying health insurance that is not available to residents of many other states. Reading has a law that guarantees that individuals who meet certain conditions can get health insurance through Pennsylvania Blue Cross and Blue Shield plans. To qualify, individuals must have had health insurance through an employer for at least 18 continuous months prior to seeking individual health insurance. They must apply for individual health insurance before they are uninsured for 63 days. They must not be eligible to purchase COBRA coverage from their employer. And, finally, they cannot have any other form of health insurance coverage.

Medical Centers in Reading, PA:

Reading Hospital & Medical Center
S 6th Ave & Spruce St, Reading, PA 19601

St Joseph Medical Center Community Campus
1145 N 6th St, Reading, PA 19601

St Joseph Medical Center: Family & Women's Care
145 N 6th St # 2, Reading, PA 19601

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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.