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Tuesday, March 22, 2016Is having original Medicare coverage really enough for you? Medicare is confusing for many people. Think of it as any other type of insurance policy. You have basic coverage that provides for some levels of protection, but additional policies and "add-ons" are available that can further reduce the risks that you'll have to pay out-of-pocket for medical care. READ MORE >>
Tuesday, November 3, 2015You can’t choose the best health insurance for you and your family if you don’t understand the difference between an HMO, PPO, EPO and POS health plan. In order to choose the best type of health plan for your situation, you need to understand the six important ways health plans can differ and how each of these will impact you. READ MORE >>
Monday, October 19, 2015College students have plenty to think about and plan for, but they may not consider health insurance on top of their studies. However, going to school presents a key level of risk. You may be living with people you don't really know, sharing smaller spaces and being exposed to a higher number of viruses and bacteria among classes. READ MORE >>
Tuesday, September 22, 2015Medicare turns 50 this year. Even though the original plan is still recognizable, there have been many changes over the last five decades. Probably the most significant change is the introduction of Part C, also called Medicare Advantage or MA. READ MORE >>
Tuesday, July 28, 2015When you apply for Obamacare through your health insurance exchange, you need to estimate what your family income for 2014 will be. If you estimate it will be below 400% of the federal poverty level for a family your size, you will be eligible to receive a subsidy to help pay your monthly insurance premiums. READ MORE >>
Thursday, July 16, 2015Opioid painkiller addiction and accidental overdoses have become far too common across the United States. To try to identify who is most at risk, Mayo Clinic researchers studied how many patients prescribed an opioid painkiller for the first time progressed to long-term prescriptions. The answer: 1 in 4. READ MORE >>
Tuesday, June 30, 2015The U.S. Supreme Court today upheld the tax subsidies for health insureds across the country including those in states without their own health exchanges that use the federal health insurance exchange. In a 6-3 opinion (King v. READ MORE >>
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