What is Medicare Open Enrollment? People aged 65 or older, or individuals who have been eligible for Social Security Disability benefits for 24 months or more, can enroll in a healthcare plan between October 15 and December 7, 2020....
November is Long Term Care Awareness Month. As life expectancy increases, due to advances in medicine, chances are likely that you will need paid long-term care in the future. Roughly 14 million Americans currently rely on long term...
With health care costs continuing to rise, it’s more important than ever to take responsibility for your medical care choices. Asking questions and researching your options are good ways to start taking control of how much you spend on...
You probably already know that can use your health savings account (HSA) to pay for a variety of eligible expenses. But, did you know that you can use it to pay for fertility enhancement services? Per the IRS, you can include in medical...
There's a lot of buzz about vaccines these days, as well as plenty of bad information floating around on the interwebs. Opinions are strong, and unbiased data can be hard to find. So why not see what the experts say? Here are the latest...
If you’ve ever received a surprise medical bill, you’re not alone. According to a survey conducted by NORC at the University of Chicago, over half of American adults have been surprised by a bill that they had assumed would be covered by...
As prescription drug costs continue to increase, it is important for employers to understand the trends behind prescription drug costs and what they can do to better manage their health care expenses. In 2019, the United States is...
On-site, employer-sponsored medical clinics are growing in popularity as employers look for ways to manage health care costs and as employee wellness becomes a higher priority. An on-site medical clinic can offer health care services to...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends anyone over the age of 6 months get a flu shot each year. Unfortunately, many people don’t get one because they believe one or more of the following myths. Myth: The flu...