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 ›
Updated October 2020 With the annual open enrollment period for the Affordable Care Act opening soon, now’s the time for families across the United States to take some time and 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… 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 ›
A week after visiting the emergency room for a bad bout of pneumonia, you receive a nondescript envelope in the mail. You open it, expecting more junk mail, but instead, you find that you’re being billed for a few thousand dollars by an out-of-network provider who assisted in your treatment at the hospital. How can… Continue Reading ›
Health insurance costs might seem like they’ve gotten out of hand, and in many ways, they have. But it is possible to find affordable coverage. Even comprehensive health plans under the Affordable Care Act don’t always cost a fortune, though these plans do tend to cost a lot since they cover more. Short term health… Continue Reading ›
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 ›