Pre existing condition limits and Medigap costs highlighted
A reader summary cites rising premiums for Medigap plans under BlueCross BlueShield of Central New York. It notes increased rates for HMO primary care and general guidelines about choosing providers, while referencing wider costs of elder care and caregiving burdens in the United States.
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Mary
Anernars
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Central
New York
Caregiving study discussion at Upstate Medical University
Researchers from Upstate Medical University in Syracuse will discuss their caregiving research projects at the annual Charles R. Ross PhD Research Poster Session. The event, in the Institute for Human Performance on Irving Avenue, runs Wednesday 1 to 3 pm and Thursday 9 to 4:15 pm, with officials available for public questions.
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Syracuse
Charles R. Ross
Upstate
New Institute For Human Performance
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Ders Health Care
Acceptance and Safeco stocks perk up cautious bets
Malcolm Berko notes Acceptance Insurance and Safeco offer appealing yields and growth. Safeco shows 19 years of dividend growth and strong balance sheet while Acceptance, after 1999 one time losses, posts recoverable reserves and a $12 plus book value. He suggests a cautious position: 200 Acceptance Preferred shares and 100 Safeco shares.
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Malcolm Berko
Copier News Service
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Banks and Y2K Readiness for Investors
Y2K mock trading drew 400 brokers and firms and few glitches, with experts urging caution. Investors should keep records, consult brokers, and use credit cards for near year end. check SEC and FTC guidance, preserve documents, and prepare backup plans.
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Martha Manco
National Association of Securities Dealers
Manco
SEC
Sec.gov
van Voolen
Federal Trade Commission
National Association of Secures Dealers
Frequent flyer programs and credit card tips from Syracuse
Sharon Patchett, executive director of the Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Central New York, writes the local Consumer Debt column with tips on earning airline points, avoiding fees, and choosing favorable credit cards. Readers are urged to verify current features and contact Syracuse Newspapers for questions.
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MBNA
First USA
Bank of America
Sharon Patchett
Consumer Credit Counseling Service
Central New York
Syracuse
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