Over 6.6 million Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week, shattering previous records and plunging the economy into deeper chaos. And while the country battles a novel virus, millions of people now face the prospect of illness without any healthcare coverage What should you do if you’re among the millions of jobless Americans and you’ve… Continue Reading ›
As America grapples with a viral pandemic, the stress of social distancing and a floundering economy, millions of people have something else to worry about: Does health insurance cover coronavirus testing? And if you have COVID-19, will your insurance pay for treatment? These are valid questions. The world has been through pandemics before, but it’s… Continue Reading ›
It’s no secret that healthcare in America is expensive. Even if you have a good health insurance plan — and you do have one, right? — the cost of just going to your doctor for a nagging cough can blow your budget for the month. Wouldn’t it be great if you had some info ahead… Continue Reading ›
The healthcare industry is a labyrinth. Attempting to navigate the system, what to do about rising costs and how to buy health insurance — to name a few things — can feel like wading through a muddy river full of snakes. (Yikes.) We won’t pretend that we understand all the ins and outs of the… Continue Reading ›
Open enrollment for major medical insurance ended on December 15th for most of the country. Unless you live in one of the handful of states with longer enrollment periods, that means you won’t be able to get Obamacare health insurance until next November if you missed the signup period. But it doesn’t mean you can’t… Continue Reading ›
You know that health insurance is vitally important and that the open enrollment period gives you just one chance to sign up for the year for major medical coverage. If you’re worried that you’re going to mess up and ruin your enrollment opportunity, you’re not alone. Fortunately, there are simple steps you can take to… Continue Reading ›
With the annual open enrollment period for the Affordable Care Act underway, families across the United States should take some time to carefully consider their current health insurance coverage. Even if you’re more than happy with your current plan, it’s always a good idea to take a look at the other options available to you…. Continue Reading ›
4 Things to Keep in Mind When Buying Health Insurance Shopping for health insurance during open enrollment for 2019? Good. You should be. But maybe you’re like a lot of people and find the process overwhelming. With so many plans available on the market from different insurers, it can be tough to know what to… Continue Reading ›
In 2009, the Obama administration dedicated $27 billion to promoting electronic health records (EHRs) among American healthcare providers. Ten years later, plenty of providers have adopted the technology, but neither doctors nor patients are entirely sold on a system that’s rife with problems and can lead to sometimes deadly mistakes. Even former President Obama himself… Continue Reading ›
As the holidays arrive, your first thoughts are likely more family, presents and parties! than health insurance. If you don’t have coverage through work, though, this would be a good time to move insurance to the top of your holiday to-do list. Feeling secure about your health insurance for next year will help you enjoy… Continue Reading ›