Depending on who you ask, you may find different opinions on when kids should start seeing a dentist. Some pediatricians and dentists recommend early screenings to get children used to the habit while others suggest waiting until kids turn three for a real dental cleaning. Official word from the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD)… Continue Reading ›
Doctors have a lot of knowledge to offer, but one of the things they lack is time – time spent talking to you and getting a better sense of your overall health. That means sometimes things get overlooked during routine exams. When you make a doctor’s appointment, you might have a few things to ask… Continue Reading ›
Americans in Debt by $88 Million to Pay for Healthcare Americans borrowed as much as $88 billion to pay for their healthcare in 2018, a figure that comes from a survey conducted by Gallup and West Health, a non-profit agency. Not only are Americans going into debt to pay for healthcare, many are skipping treatments… Continue Reading ›
It’s 3 a.m., you’re doubled up with stomach pain and your only option is to head to the ER for care. You don’t have health insurance, but everyone knows a hospital has to treat you even if you don’t have any coverage. It’s the law, right? Well, yes and no. Regardless of your health insurance… Continue Reading ›
How to Make the Most of That New Health Plan You Just Bought In your quest for affordable coverage, you may have selected a different health plan for this year than the type that you’re used to having. This may mean that you went with a short term plan instead of major medical insurance, or… Continue Reading ›
A little over a year before radical patriots met in a hot room in Philadelphia to ratify the Declaration of Independence, war broke out between the American Colonies and Britain at the Battle of Lexington and Concord. The “shot heard ‘round the world” in April 1775 marked a turning point for the country and the… Continue Reading ›
Whether you’re fresh out of school and starting your career or you finally landed a job that includes full benefits, getting your first health insurance policy can feel like a big step into adulthood – and kind of overwhelming at the same time. There’s nothing like the peace of mind that comes with knowing you… Continue Reading ›
Even when the open enrollment period for the coverage sold on Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) exchanges has ended, it’s still possible to enroll in many types of health insurance. Whether you’re a parent who needs health insurance for your family or you need individual health insurance, many options exist, including both government programs and ones… Continue Reading ›
When you apply for coverage through an Affordable Care Act (ACA or Obamacare) health insurance marketplace, you’re required to provide an estimate of the coming year’s income. If you’re a salaried employee who brings home the same amount of money in each paycheck, that’s a straightforward request. But if you’re a self-employed person whose income… Continue Reading ›
The Trump administration announced in mid-July that it would reduce funding for Healthcare.gov navigators this fall and encourage them to guide enrollees toward short term healthcare policies. Navigators were implemented as part of the ACA to help consumers purchase products in the public exchange. Nonprofit organizations received federal grants to hire people that helped guide… Continue Reading ›