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For the past week, we've been writing about key provisions of health care reform that begin affecting individual and family health insurance plans today.  The changes are generally intended to be positive and represent progress in the American health insurance industry.

However,  these changes are having some unforeseen consequences that you need to know about.  First, the changes:

1. Children with pre-existing conditions can no longer be denied coverage when applying for an individual health insurance policy or as part ...

New rules are coming out that specify which preventive services will be a free part of health insurance and health plans under the new health law.

Among them are cancer screenings like mammograms and colonoscopies, as well as immunizations, blood pressure screenings, obesity prevention and tobacco cessation.  These services are to be free to consumers without a copayment or other direct cost after September 23.  Consumers who stick with their existing health insurance plan, however, will not benefit from the ...

The number one concern for people who aren't working full time?  How to secure and pay for health insurance.

Local ABC News affiliate shows you how a few clicks on InsureMonkey.com can get you free health insurance quotes, compare companies and plans, and save you some money.

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Newsroom journalist Lonnie Blanford says, "InsureMonkey works with a number of health care providers to get you the lowest price possible on health ...

–Linda Stern is a freelance writer. Any opinions in the column are hers. You can follow Linda Stern's financial notes on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/lindastern –

Washington's health-care reform debate could go on for a while, but who can afford to wait?

In the next few months, most employees will have to choose a health insurance ...

Despite dire warnings from health care professionals about the risks of obesity, a recent government health survey shows that severe childhood obesity has continued to rise over the past three decades. A new article in the September issue of Academic Pediatrics Journal showed that obesity in children is a continuing trend, and there are significant differences between races, genders and income levels.

The Skinny on the Study

Severe obesity in children is defined as being in the 99% percentile for ...

"Finding health insurance will soon be a lot easier, thanks to one local company.  Some Las Vegas entrepreneurs are launching a website called InsureMonkey.com that will help folks shop for health insurance options.  It works like Travelocity and Expedia, but instead of airline flights you ...

First, we were told to eat our Wheaties every day to grow up big and strong like the athletes gracing the cereal's boxes. Today, General Mills is suggesting that a daily consumption of Cheerios will lower our cholesterol levels and keep our hearts healthy.

However, the FDA is not happy with these Cheerios claims and has taken their concerns public this week with a warning letter.   What is the uproar regarding this seemingly harmless breakfast cereal? Apparently, it's ...