The government is considering several new ideas to lower the cost of health insurance rates nationwide.

They are proposing granting discounts to those of us that will conform to new regulations in health care such as weight loss, cessation of smoking, maintaining lower blood pressure and lowering our cholesterol levels.

It has been noted that 40% of all deaths can be traced to poor health habits (smoking, poor diet and failing to exercise).

Some leading beverage and food companies have gotten behind this and launched the Healthy Weight Commitment Foundation which focuses on childhood obesity.

Premiums are already high for those with chronic heart disease or diabetes which can result from either a poor diet or genetics.

It seems that the health care reform our country is entering into is going to have many side effects and/or benefits to the average consumer.

For those of us who have the opportunity to become more physically fit, see if your company offers a wellness program. There are going to be, if not already, discounts on your New York health insurance premiums for it.

Go online today and find out how easy it is to shop for New York health insurance.

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