10
Dec
Website Errors Raise Calls For Medicare To Be Flexible With Seniors’ Enrollment
For assistance reviewing drug and medical plans, call your state’s Senior Health Insurance Information Program at 877-839-2675 or the Medicare Rights Center at 800-333-4114.
10
Dec
It’s Not Just You: Picking Health Insurance Is Hard. Here’s How To Be Smart About It.
It’s open enrollment season for health insurance. And choosing the best plan is tricky whether you have to buy insurance on your own or just figure out which plan to sign up for at work. Here’s what you need to know.
29
Nov
It’s Obamacare Season. Here’s What You Need To Know.
Despite repeated repeal efforts, the ACA is still intact — and with this year’s open enrollment, consumers can get some meaningful savings on coverage.
17
Nov
White House Unveils Finalized Health Care Price Transparency Rule
The Trump administration released a proposed rule that would require health insurers to spell out all services beforehand so patients know how much they may owe for their out-of-pocket costs.
04
Nov
Postpartum Psychosis Is Real, Rare And Dangerous
Postpartum psychosis is rare but very real, doctors say. And, unlike in some countries, U.S. moms who need inpatient psychiatric care can’t bring along their babies, adding to the trauma.
30
Oct
Employers Are Scaling Back Their Dependence On High-Deductible Health Plans
Employers are now are offering more traditional plans alongside or instead of the plans with sky-high deductibles that may have been the only option in the past.
24
Oct
How To Get Bargain Dentistry And A Vacation To Boot
Dentistry in the U.S. can get expensive, even with good insurance. So more people are taking a trip to beautiful Costa Rica to cut the dentistry bill — and perhaps get a tan.
23
Sep
How Cruise Ship Passengers Should Prepare For Sickness Or Injury At Sea
Before paying a deposit for any cruise, take time to read beyond the company’s marketing material to study the quality of their medical accommodations.
14
Sep
In Search Of Age-Friendly Health Care, Finding Room For Improvement
Simple alterations — like better signs, seating, parking or door design — can make it easier for older patients to navigate health care facilities.
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