As we know, prescription drug pricing can come with a bit of sticker shock when you go to the pharmacy to pick up a prescription. What could be even more shocking is that you could be paying more at one pharmacy than at a pharmacy that is...
Special Open Enrollment Period for Uninsured Because of COVID-19 Pandemic At the height of unemployment during the COVID-19 pandemic where 31 million jobless claims were filed (March 1 through May 2, 2020), the Kaiser Family Foundation...
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...