The state of Michigan could be well on its way to becoming one of the healthiest states in the country by popping up two spots in ranking when compared against other states but there are some points that we should take note of too. One of them would be that although Michigan health insurance holders can take heart in the fact that there is a drop in the number of incidences relating to injury or fatality while on the job, there is a rise in the number of people who report health problems relating to drinking and crime.
The Michigan health insurance industry is, nevertheless, proud to be the nation's fifth healthiest state with only 3.7 deaths in every one-hundred-thousand workers in 2008. On top of that, there is a significant drop of 18% in the number of children living in poverty or suffer from malnourishment. While there is a slight rise in the number of people suffering the health consequences of drinking, there is a drop in the percentage of Michigan locals smoking. So, why, you must be asking, should more people consider taking up a Michigan health insurance policy?
And here's the bad news. One, I've mentioned the rise in the number of people who complain of health problems due to excessive or binge drinking related problems. Two, the state of Michigan continues to hold tight to its spot as one of the more violent cities, crime wise. With the above cited two, it's enough to send many people running for the next Michigan health insurance policy that they can find but hang on, there's more.
For example, there are more cardiovascular deaths and there are less people who are being covered with proper health insurance in 2008 compared to 2007. And in case you did not notice, Michigan is a state with one of the worst public health funding, hence, if you were to suffer injuries in your line of work and not have a proper Michigan health insurance policy in place, you could end up forking all the money in hospital bills through your credit card. Also please take note that there is a geographical disparity for the state of Michigan too, ranking at thirteenth.
Life is unpredictable and things happen as and when they happen; that is all the more reason why we have to be prepared... at least for the sake of our loved ones.
Frank Baker
Frank@franktheinsuranceman.com
