Actually, it isn't either. And it isn't Superman. It's super medical expenses!
More is spent each year on medical expenses than on the national debt - many times more. And it continues to climb - more than twice as fast as inflation.
Yes, if anything deserves our attention it is Health Insurance. Some 50 million Americans are now without insurance and the number continues to climb. We may not be able to address the national problem, but we may prevent our family from adding to the statistics.
When should I get serious about Health Insurance?
At the earliest age possible getting affordable health insurance is one of the wisest decisions we make. Every year that passes without health insurance means higher premiums and the increased possibility that we may develop a medical condition - cancer, heart disease, diabetes - that could actually make us if not uninsurable, at least unable to afford adequate health insurance.
Your car insurance rewards you as you age (up to a point) but your health insurance companies know that the older you get the more it costs them to insure you - so get it while you're young!
Is there any good news?
Yes, there is. Protecting your health is not only going to benefit you personally, but will keep your health insurance premiums down.
For example:
If you don't smoke - good!
If you do - quit! The health benefits to quitting smoking start within 20 minutes, and continue for years until in many areas you progress to the point of one who never smoked)
If you exercise - good!
If you don't - start! (Exercising even 10 minutes three times a week decreases the risk of such diseases as diabetes.)
If you watch your diet - good!
If you don't - start! (A diet lacking protein and fiber, but high in refined food is one of the causes of diabetes)
More good news!
Getting affordable health insurance quotes can be made easier today than ever before - put the Internet to work for you!
By going online and answering a few basic questions you can get multiple quotes from top rated insurance companies. Within minutes you can see a side by side listing of health insurance policies and their rates.
This does not make health insurance rates inexpensive, but it does mean you can get the best health insurance rates available.
