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Wondering how to be a good patient after getting discharged from the emergency room? Do everything you can to avoid another ER visit. While not every repeat ER visit is preventable, many are. In this article, you’ll learn 10 ways to be a good patient after you’re discharged. 5 facts about repeat hospital ER visits […]

What is a High-Deductible Health Plan? What is a Health Savings Account? What are the pros of a High-Deductible Health Plan? What are the cons of a High-Deductible Health Plan? How does a High-Deductible Health Plan work? How does your HSA work with your High-Deductible Health Plan? There are many options to consider when shopping […]

Warm-summer days, lots of sun, and outdoor activities can be fun. But when the temperature rises, so do cases of heat stroke and heat exhaustion. A day at the beach, working outside, or confined indoors without a fan or air conditioning on a hot day could be dangerous. An estimated 9,200 people a year are […]

Whether you’re on the cusp of turning 65 or have already made it there, Medicare is probably on your mind. That’s the government-run program through which millions of Americans ages 65 and older — plus some people with end-stage renal disease or certain disabilities — get their health insurance. And Medicare can be confusing. That’s […]

Roughly 15% of American adults (over 40 million people) report having a hard time hearing. While there’s no way to restore hearing, hearing aids can help you make the most of the hearing you do have. So why don’t more people use them? Some people think hearing aids are too big or that they cost […]

Wondering what goes into a small business employee benefits package that attracts and keeps great people? There’s a lot to consider to create an attractive and competitive small business employee benefits package. Some benefits are required by law A typical small business employee benefits package may also include health, dental and vision insurance, paid time […]

HealthMarkets helps you decide whether you should consider a dental discount plan, which could help you save money.

Have you found that you’re short of breath more often than normal? Maybe when doing simple things such climbing the stairs or walking from your car to the supermarket? You might have one of 2 common lung conditions: asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). They’re both conditions that affect how well your lungs function […]

If you’re a smoker, it’s important to know how it affects your body. Here’s what to know.   If you smoke, you increase your risk of disease, plain and simple. That includes heart disease, lung disease, diabetes and even certain eye diseases. In some cases, smoking can also cause chest pain. Chest pain from smoking […]

HealthMarkets helps you figure out why you’re not getting enough shut-eye — and what you can do about it. Healthy sleep is important at any age. But as you get older, it may feel more challenging to fall asleep or stay asleep. You may even find that you’re drowsy during the day. However, sleep problems […]

Looking for a universal life insurance policy to help protect your family and leave a legacy? Sometimes called permanent life insurance, universal life insurance gives you a few more options than other types of life insurance. But there are a lot of variables to consider when you’re trying to choose a plan. In this article, […]

You’ve decided to retire early. Congratulations, by the way! But if you do retire early, that means you have some important decisions to make. One of them is figuring out how to get health coverage. That’s because if you retire in your 50s, you won’t be able to get Medicare until you turn 65. Thankfully, […]