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Are you looking for short-term health insurance? You know, temporary coverage to protect your health (and your pocketbook) until things settle down and look a little more “normal.” Maybe you’re in between jobs Maybe you missed the Open Enrollment Period for the Affordable Care Act and ACA plans Maybe you got dropped from previous coverage […]

Looking for a 6-month health insurance plan for temporary coverage? You’re smart to take action protect yourself from a gap in coverage. Even if you’re healthy, going without health insurance can be risky. For example:1 Fixing a broken leg can cost up to $7,500 The average cost of a 3-day hospital stay is around $30,000 […]

Looking for health insurance between jobs? If you’re among the estimated 6.8 million people in the U.S. who are unemployed, or you know your work status is about to change, what’s your plan for health insurance?1 You could sign up for: COBRA, which would mean paying out of your own pocket to continue with your […]

Stay up-to-date on Healthcare Reform. Below is a summary of recent events to help you stay current on healthcare reform news all in one place. Healthcare Reform Update for August 16, 2024 Lower prices for 10 drugs to save Medicare $6 billion annually Lower prices for 10 drugs widely used by Medicare beneficiaries will save […]

Have a baby on the way? Adopting a child? Here are some plans you might want to think about adding. If you’re welcoming a child into your family, you might also be scrambling to add them to your health insurance plan. That’ll be top of mind, whether you have a newborn or are finalizing an […]

Sometimes it may be difficult to get to the doctor’s office for a prescription refill. In those situations, you may be asking: Can I get prescriptions filled during a telehealth visit? Sometimes you can, but not always. You might see virtual appointments referred to as telehealth or telemedicine appointments. During them, your health care provider […]

Certain foods may interfere with how a drug is processed by your body. This is called a food-drug interaction. It can be a problem with prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications. “Food-drug interactions can cause the medication to not work effectively. They may also cause potentially deadly side effects,” says Meredith Mishan, M.S., R.D.N., a licensed […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

HealthMarkets fills you in on these 2 popular types of plans — and which one might be right for you. Shopping for health insurance during the Open Enrollment Period can be stressful. You have to predict how much insurance you think you’ll need in the coming year. And that might not be so easy to […]

Want to skip the trip to the pharmacy, but still need medications? Home delivery of prescriptions can save you time and money. Most prescription drug plans offer this service. And there’s at least six reasons getting your prescriptions this way makes sense. Ready to learn more about how home delivery of prescriptions can save you […]