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Lifeline: Remote Area Medical (2008) | 60 Minutes Archive
60 Minutes· 2026-04-03 11:03
60 Minutes rewind. >> One of the decisive issues in the presidential campaign is likely to be health insurance. Texas and Ohio vote on Tuesday, and those states alone have nearly 7 million uninsured residents.Nationwide, 47 million have no health insurance. But that's just the start because millions more are underinsured, unable to pay their deductibles or get access to dental care. Recently, we heard about an American relief organization that airdrops doctors and medicine into the jungles of the Amazon.It' ...
Here are the 3 kinds of people who need life insurance
Yahoo Finance· 2026-02-15 10:04
Group 1 - Approximately half of Americans have life insurance, but many do not have policies that extend beyond their current employment [3][4] - The insurance industry advocates for increased life insurance purchases among Americans, as many families are underinsured due to a lack of understanding [1][2] - Fewer than 30% of Americans feel knowledgeable about life insurance, indicating a significant gap in awareness [2] Group 2 - About 55% of working adults have life insurance through their jobs, but this coverage is often minimal, typically equating to one or two years of salary [6] - Group life insurance may create a false sense of security among workers, as the coverage often ends when employment is terminated [7] - Financial experts recommend that young workers consider purchasing additional individual term life insurance to supplement their employer-provided coverage [8][9] Group 3 - A typical premium for a $1 million, 30-year term life insurance policy for a healthy 30-year-old is under $600 annually, making it an affordable option [10]