The federal government has recently released its town-by-town portrait of the uninsured in America and it shows that Lancaster County has not a good status.

According to the new U.S. Census Bureau snapshot released Tuesday, more than 65,000 county residents do not have health insurance coverage last year. That’s 13.1% of the 500,000 population, roughly 1 in 8 people. Statewide, 9.4% are without health insurance coverage.

“It certainly reflects changes in a recession-driven economy,” said Rosanne Placey, a spokeswoman for the insurance department, which has seen a tremendous increase in the number of low-income residents seeking Adult Basic subsidized insurance.

“If you look at our basic wait list, that has grown significantly in…

Getting an insurance plan is very important for anyone. Regardless of your status, you need this type of coverage to secure you from financial burdens caused by medical expenses. But before you actually purchased one, you need to know the facts about health insurance plans so that you can make a knowledgeable decision regarding which one to choose.

There are various types of health insurance plans to choose from. Some of these are only designed for emergency room visits while others are more extensive and cover basic and routine checkups among many other things. Remember that as with any other type of insurance, the more comprehensive it is, the more the…

Acquiring health insurance indeed provides you a peace of mind. It will certainly lift all your financial burdens whenever you encounter a medical problem. Therefore, you must be very careful on choosing the policy. There are different plans available in the market and you have to select just one that you think suits your needs best. Below you will find important tips that will lead you on getting the right and affordable policy.

1. It’s never too early to invest in health insurance for you or your family – As a general rule, the younger you are, the lower your health insurance premiums are likely to be. Additionally, when you are young…