According to the most recently released unemployment rates in the U.S., upwards of 17.5% of Americans are unemployed. This number is considered accurate due to its status as a U-6 number and shows that nearly one out of five U.S. citizens is out of work. Daniel Touizer, CEO of Cinergy Health, a health insurance benefit program, expressed his concern at these statistics.
"True unemployment rates are determined by the U-6 number, which has spiked to 17.5%, the highest rate in over 20 years," says Daniel Touizer. "These statistics are alarming as it means that many Americans do not have access to affordable health insurance from their employers and are at extreme financial risk if something goes wrong. Though there are often extensions available for recently laid-off employees, such as COBRA, the premiums are often much higher than someone who is unemployed can or is willing to afford. But affordable options do exist; Americans simply need to know where to look and how to understand the limits that exist in these relatively inexpensive health plans."
Fortunately it is still possible to find affordable healthcare coverage plans. Through an innovative and solution oriented approach, Cinergy Health can provide coverage for individuals and families, no matter what their financial situation or health status. Touizer points out that Cinergy Health is an especially logical solution, since its plan encourages people to seek out health care as soon as it's needed, and not to wait, which could allow the condition to worsen or become acute.
