The Skinny on Desserts Desserts during the holidays are as common as snowflakes and gifts. When the holidays arrive, the world suddenly seems like it is buried in sugar-based desserts that everyone knows are no good for them. Just how much sugar is in holiday treats,...
Vaccines have been in the news a lot lately, and usually for the wrong reasons. School districts all over the country still require children to have certain vaccinations before they can begin the school year, and many companies urge employees to get flu vaccines prior...
What’s Happening With CHIP? In September 2017, Congress failed to reauthorize funding for the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), a program that has provided prescriptions, checkups and hospital services for low- to moderate-income children for 20 years. In...
As you browse options for healthcare plans, the relatively low premiums of high-deductible plans may catch your eye. Their low cost is appealing, but there must be a catch, right? Yes, these plans do have some drawbacks. Still, once you understand how they work, you...
The synergy that can sometimes occur between opposing factors in politics can be interesting to watch. Donald Trump spent a lot of time on the campaign trail telling everyone that he wants the states to bear more of the responsibility for funding Medicaid because it...
The holidays mean family, friends, gifts and food. But with the holidays people don't just eat – they feast. Between big family get-togethers and office holiday parties, the possibility of expanding your waistline at the end of the year increases sharply. But believe...
The holidays can get hectic. For some, taking the time to sit back, relax and sip a fruity adult beverage can be the perfect way to unwind after a busy day. But before you start working on your favorite eggnog recipe, note that traditional cocktails are packed with...
On Wednesday, December 13, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released a report outlining effectuated enrollment for the first half of 2017, which is the number of people who not only signed up for a health plan during the 2017 enrollment period but...
Nearly 1.1 million people signed up for health insurance during week six of open enrollment using the federal exchange site at HealthCare.gov, according to data released by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The annual signup window for private,...
In 2009, two out of every three bankruptcies in America had a medical cause. Eight years later, the numbers are more promising for medical debt – but not great. It’s not always clear why someone files for bankruptcy, but plenty of analysts and healthcare experts agree...
