Category: Health Insurance

During your teenage years, you might have had your fair share of acne. And unfortunately for some people, acne is an issue well into their adult years. But acne is not the only skin condition that some adults struggle with; there are others that can be frustrating and painful. Many people are unaware of how…

While most people have heard of cerebral palsy, not everyone knows exactly what it means to live with this disorder, unless they are dealing with it personally. Cerebral palsy, commonly referred to as CP, is one of the most common disorders in children in the U.S. Around 10,000 babies are born each year with cerebral…

President Joe Biden has nominated Chiquita Brooks-LaSure to be Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Ms. Brooks-LaSure took part in setting up the ACA’s commercial health insurance programs as well as its public health insurance exchange system under former President Obama. If her nomination is confirmed by the Senate, she will…

Many Americans have lost their jobs, have had to change jobs, and are simply struggling financially because of the coronavirus pandemic. Some have lost their health insurance or are now underinsured. In an effort to help, President Biden issued an Executive Order on January 28 that will provide a COVID-related Special Enrollment Period (SEP) beginning…

A concussion can happen to anyone at any time. Your child could get injured playing sports, or you could have a car accident during which you hit your head. A concussion is a traumatic brain injury caused by a bump or blow to the head strong enough to cause your brain to move rapidly back…

They are frightening statistics, but important ones to know: approximately 21,750 women receive a new diagnosis of ovarian cancer each year, and of those diagnosed, 13,940 women die from the disease. In fact, according to the American Cancer Society, this type of cancer is the fifth deadliest cancer among women. In order to increase your…

The coronavirus pandemic has not only created hardship for many Americans, but it has also created a greater need for access to affordable healthcare. The governor of New York, Andrew Cuomo, is showing that he sympathizes, announcing on January 21 that the Open Enrollment Period for applying for health insurance in the state’s Marketplace has…

Your doctor might be the smartest and most compassionate person you know, but sometimes even they can make a mistake. We trust our doctors when it comes to our health, but when you are facing a new medical issue, such as a new diagnosis, it’s okay to feel confused or unsure. All doctors have their…

On January 20, 2021, Joseph R. Biden, Jr. was sworn into office, making him the 46th President of the United States. Just hours after becoming President, Biden signed more than a dozen executive orders, some reversing former President Trump’s policies. Biden stressed that he wants to work with both parties in Congress in order to…

Many of us spend our days sitting in front of our computers or scrolling on our cell phones for long periods of time. And with more people working from home, many of us are using devices more than ever. There’s no doubt that working on a computer strains your eyes, and can cause them to…

Adding a new member to the family is exciting! Whether you are getting married, adopting children, or having a baby, a lot will change in your life, including your health insurance needs. To make sure that your loved one is protected, you’ll have to add them to your health insurance plan, but you’ll only have…

Prescription drugs have become so expensive that one in ten Americans opts not to get a prescription filled because of its cost. In an effort to help control the cost of prescription medications, the Trump administration issued a rule last year that will force health insurance companies to give customers estimated out-of-pocket costs for prescription…

For many people, one of the biggest perks of their job is the health benefits. Being offered group health insurance can take a huge weight off of your shoulders. But what if you don’t have enough coverage, are paying too much, or are just not happy with your plan? You can opt for an individual…

When a loved one passes away, the last thing on your mind is your health insurance plan. But once you are ready to look into it, you might find that, unfortunately, there isn’t a lot of information about what to do with your plan after someone passes away. You should know that the death of…

Health insurance can seem expensive if you’re only looking at the cost of premiums, copays, and deductibles, and not looking at how insurance works to actually help save you money. To understand how having health insurance is the most cost-effective way to pay for medical care, you first have to understand the concept of risk…

Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week is February 1st - 7th, and we want to take this time to focus on the mental health of children. The CDC estimates that approximately 1 in 5 children are dealing with mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders, and unfortunately only 20% receive care. Untreated mental disorders and mental illness in…

Was your fall so busy with work and holiday prep that you totally missed Open Enrollment? The Open Enrollment Period began November 1 and ended December 15, and, for some, a little over a month to sign up for health insurance is barely enough time! You were probably too busy to even begin researching plans,…

There are many advantages to purchasing a family health insurance plan. Having one of these plans is much cheaper than paying for individual plans for each person in your family, and will give you peace of mind knowing that everyone in your household is fully covered. While you will only need to pay one monthly…