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New Year, New Deductible: How to Better Afford Healthcare Costs
Every January 1st, -the deductible on most health insurance policies- resets. This means that we must begin paying into our deductibles again. Many of us may have difficulty paying for tests, medications and other medical expenses until our deductibles have been met for the year. Fortunately, there are strategies available to lower your out-of-pocket healthcare costs. We have some tips. Consider a...
April 2, 2021
Doctors Worry New Mothers Aren't Pursuing Proper Post-Delivery Care
Pregnancy can take a lot out of a woman, and it can come with -numerous complications. Some of those complications can have lasting effects on the mother’s health or even lead to death. Post-delivery care is as important as every other phase in pregnancy, but 40% of new mothers fail to make their post-delivery appointments. That's a staggering percentage. Part of this could be medical costs, low awareness...
February 23, 2019
Why You Still Need Health Insurance Even If You Rely on Alternative Treatments
Let’s be honest—costs for conventional healthcare are flat-out ridiculous. The -average cost of an emergency room visit- is $1,233. This is exactly why the ER should not be your first point of contact when it comes to getting health services. Seeing a primary care doctor is less expensive and can offer you preventative services. However, working with alternative treatments is even cheaper. While you...
March 8, 2017
4 Things You Need to Know About Obamacare 2015
It's that time of year again: Obamacare's health insurance enrollment for 2015 coverage is now underway. During this period, consumers will be able to enroll in new health insurance plans without worrying about being turned down by insurance companies. While the focus is mostly on uninsured consumers in the US, those who enrolled last year should also know that there are additional steps they should...
May 13, 2015
Will Your Next Doctor Visit Be Online?
Your next doctor visit could very well be online.- If not this year, it won’t be long before your doctor will be available online to answer routine questions, discuss treatment options and even prescribe medications for common illnesses. Scheduling, driving, parking, walking, and waiting just to get a quick question answered or a needed prescription is terribly inefficient and costly to you and your...
September 19, 2013