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Health Insurance Has Gotten Way Out of Hand – For Everyone!
By Larry Blustein sfsuntimes@aol.com Allen Ball is a 58-yearold retail salesman who is about to get news that will continue to change his family’s life. In 2015, Ball had open heart surgery – after he had blockage in two arteries and suffered a heart attack. At 55, he was active, vibrant and was considered healthy. But like millions of American these days, being healthy may not be good enough – especially with the health insurance that has everyone scrambling, especially those with pre-existing conditions. What has happened with health care – especially in this day – everyone has been affected, and frankly, there is little anyone can do about it right now. “I don’t want to shock anyone, but last year, just for me, my monthly premium was $1,275.00. This year, I have been quoted at: “$1,550.00. This is monthly and it has taken such a huge chunk of our money.” While this country tried
to make it a law that you had to have health insurance, it is not working. Thousands are going without – in favor of taking their chances. They simply cannot afford it - and there is NO light at the end of the tunnel. The federal tax penalty
for not being enrolled in health insurance will be eliminated in 2019 because of recent changes made by the Trump Administration. However, those that received a penalty for not having health insurance in 2018 will still have to pay the
penalty on the 2019 tax form. What Americans worry about most is the availability and affordability of health care. This comes as no surprise after years of headlines covering health care issues — so core to our well-being and
peace of mind — that the combination of political uncertainty and rising costs have kept health care at the top of everyone’s mind. “I have three children, including a newborn – and with my wife not working over the past
year, we feel the strain with the rising cost of the policy,” Thomas Sanchez of North Miami Beach pointed out. “While we are in our late 30’s, the concern right now is for the kids, and with our middle Insurance, Page 7A
Taking Dentistry To A New Level At North Miami Dental Center, It’s All About Patient Needs
Clinic Director, Dr. Michael Jacobs, DMD and the staff at North Miami Dental Center have raised the bar in dental care.
North Miami - When it comes to choosing a dentist, there are many important things to consider. Like anything, feeling comfortable with the doctor and those in the office have become essential - and often will be the deciding factor for many patients. Because of what they bring to the experience of going to the dentist, the North Miami Dental Group is indeed the place that many are heading to throughout Miami-Dade and Broward Counties. This multi-specialty one-stop location with high-tech, state-of-the-art equipment, has that comforting feel that every patient would want from their dental office. Conveniently located just south of the North Miami-Dade Justice Center, this office feels like you walked into your living room – only this one has a chair
that leans back and has suction tips. The expert team of doctors and medical staff contribute towards their objective of providing the best treatment and care to all of south Florida. The pleasant experience doesn’t stop at the door. Every working space is equipped with personalized WiFi headsets that patients can use to watch their favorite NetFlix or Hulu shows – even YouTube is accessible. What the North Miami Dental Group focuses on is patient comfort. Any fear that a patient could possibly have is addressed and overcome by the patientfirst philosophy that has long been adopted and practiced by this clinic. “We strive to provide every amenity for patients to feel comfortable with this Dentistry, Page 6A
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