Updated Articles and Resources
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My Insurer Is Retroactively Cancelling My Health Coverage. Is This Legal?
Created:
Wednesday, February 07, 2007
Updated:
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Find out why some insurers try to retroactively cancel policies, how you can prevent this from happening, and what you should do if it happens to you. -
How to Save On Drugs - Government Programs to Help You Save On Drugs
Created:
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Updated:
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
You can save on the cost of your medications by exploring federal and state government programs. Whether or not you have health insurance with drug coverage, these programs may help you save money. -
Tips For Saving on Prescriptions
Created:
Sunday, June 29, 2008
Updated:
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Prescription drugs can be expensive, but there are ways that you can minimize the cost and save money. Find out how to ave money on prescriptions, including what to do if you don't have prescriptio... -
Will My Health Insurance Cover Clinical Trials?
Created:
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Updated:
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Learn more about health insurance coverage of clinical trials. -
Medical Errors and Health Reform
Created:
Monday, June 28, 2010
Updated:
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Preventable medical errors kill and seriously injure hundreds of thousands of Americans every year. The Affordable Care Act has a number of provisions that may improve patient safety. -
Concierge Medical Practice
Created:
Thursday, September 09, 2010
Updated:
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Faced with the burdens of an aging population and low reimbursement for their services, many PCPs are leaving primary care or switching to concierge practices, a growing trend, also known as retain... -
Dental Insurance: Beyond Medical Coverage
Created:
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Updated:
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Dental insurance is meant to help cover some of the costs associated with your dental care. Although regular dental services, including regular checkups and preventive services, such as cleaning, ... -
How To Save on Health Insurance if You Reach the Out-Of-Pocket Maximum
Created:
Monday, May 20, 2013
Updated:
Monday, May 20, 2013
If you reach your health insurance out-of-pocket maximum, your healthcare expenses are high enough it can be hard to save. But, your high healthcare expenses provide two opportunities to save that ... -
Out-of-Pocket Maximum—How It Works and Why to Beware
Created:
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Updated:
Monday, May 20, 2013
Learn how your out-of-pocket maximum works, what counts towards the out-of-pocket limit, and what your health insurance company may still require you to pay after you’ve met your out-of-pocke... -
What's the Difference Between Copay and Coinsurance?
Created:
Tuesday, May 07, 2013
Updated:
Monday, May 20, 2013
Don't understand the difference between a copay and coinsurance? Not sure when you have to pay a copay vs coinsurance? Not sure which one will costs more? Find the answers here. Understand how copa... -
Healthcare Reform Controversy FAQs
Created:
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Updated:
Sunday, May 05, 2013
Clear up the confusion about Obamacare, socialized medicine, healthcare rationing, and other misunderstood and controversial aspects of healthcare reform. These frequently asked questions address t... -
What Is a Shared Responsibility Payment?
Created:
Friday, April 26, 2013
Updated:
Sunday, May 05, 2013
Learn what a shared responsibility payment is, how it might affect you, and how it came about. If you or your business is at risk for a shared responsibility payment tax penalty, get resources to ... -
How Much Is the Health Insurance Penalty?
Created:
Saturday, April 13, 2013
Updated:
Sunday, May 05, 2013
How to calculate your penalty for not having health insurance. You'll have to pay the individual mandate penalty if you go without insurance, so learn how to calculate the health insurance penalty,... -
Can You Get a Health Insurance Exemption?
Created:
Wednesday, May 01, 2013
Updated:
Wednesday, May 01, 2013
If you don’t want to pay a penalty, you’ll either have to have health insurance or you’ll have to get a health insurance exemption certificate. Find out if you qualify for a healt... -
Patients Rights – Health Reform and Patients Rights
Created:
Sunday, June 27, 2010
Updated:
Friday, April 26, 2013
The Patient Bill of Rights establishes a new set of rules made possible by the Affordable Care Act, which will take effect for most health plans starting on or after September 23, 2010. These rules... -
The Cost of Health Care—Why Is Health Care So Expensive?
Created:
Monday, April 22, 2013
Updated:
Friday, April 26, 2013
Why is the cost of health care so expensive? Why does the cost of health care increase faster than inflation? There is one single reason that overshadows all the other factors contributing to the r... -
Where Can I Find a Free Clinic?
Created:
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Updated:
Friday, April 26, 2013
Learn about how to find a free health care clinic. -
Health Spending in the Economic Stimulus Act - Where Is Your Money Going?
Created:
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Updated:
Friday, April 26, 2013
Learn more about the healthcare provisions contained in the economic stimulus act, also known as the Amercian Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. -
Health Savings Account – Managing Healthcare Costs with a Health Savings Account
Created:
Tuesday, March 02, 2010
Updated:
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) are a type of account that you can put money into to save for health-related expenses on a tax-free basis. If you decide to open an HSA, you must have a high-deductib... -
How Is Consumer-Directed Health Care Supposed to Reduce Health Spending?
Created:
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Updated:
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Learn more about consumer-directed health care and how this type of healthcare financing could work to reduce health spending and contain costs. -
How Does the Affordable Care Act Address Prevention?
Created:
Monday, July 12, 2010
Updated:
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Stopping disease and illness before they start is better for doctors, patients, and our national balance sheet. That's why the Affordable Care Act prioritizes prevention, investing in the building... -
Before You Buy Health Insurance
Created:
Friday, April 19, 2013
Updated:
Monday, April 22, 2013
Learn how to buy health insurance that’s the best fit for you and your family. Don't buy health insurance only to discover you didn't understand the true costs, or won't get the benefits you ... -
Hospitalized in Observation Status? You’ll Pay More
Created:
Sunday, April 07, 2013
Updated:
Friday, April 19, 2013
Hospitalized in observation status rather than inpatient? Learn about observation status, how observation guidelines work, and why you'll pay more. -
5 Surprising Things Not Covered by Health Insurance
Created:
Saturday, April 06, 2013
Updated:
Friday, April 19, 2013
Sometimes knowing what's not covered by health insurance is just as important as knowing what is covered. Avoid getting stuck with medical bills your health insurance won't pay. Learn these five co... -
What Is a Health Insurance Exchange?
Created:
Friday, March 29, 2013
Updated:
Saturday, April 13, 2013
Learn what a health insurance exchange is. Find resources to help you understand how you can use a health insurance exchange, and how these health insurance marketplaces will affect you. -
What Is the Individual Mandate?
Created:
Saturday, April 13, 2013
Updated:
Saturday, April 13, 2013
Learn what the individual mandate is and it's background in the Affordable Care Act. Get resources to find out how it will affect you, and how much the individual mandate penalty might cost you. -
Pregnant? No Maternity Insurance? What Now?
Created:
Saturday, March 23, 2013
Updated:
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
If you're pregnant and don't have health insurance, or you health plan doesn't include maternity insurance, these resources will help you find maternity insurance or affordable prenatal care, birth... -
Finding Mental Health Insurance & Getting the Most From It
Created:
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Updated:
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
How to get mental health insurance if you don't have it, or discover mental health coverage you weren't aware you had. Tips for getting the most out of mental health insurance when you use it. -
What Is Observation Status?
Created:
Sunday, April 07, 2013
Updated:
Sunday, April 07, 2013
Learn the meaning of the term observation status and find resources to better understand how observation status is assigned and why it matters. -
Mandated Benefits - Understanding Mandated Health Insurance Benefits
Created:
Tuesday, February 09, 2010
Updated:
Friday, April 05, 2013
A number of health care benefits are mandated by either state law, federal law—or in some cases—both. Although mandates continue to be added as health insurance requirements, they are c... -
Insurance Codes - Learn About Insurance Codes to Avoid Billing Errors
Created:
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Updated:
Thursday, April 04, 2013
Explanation of Benefits, insurance claim forms, and medical bills from your doctor or hospital can be difficult to understand because of the use of codes to describe the services performed and your... -
How to Choose the Best HMO or PPO
Created:
Wednesday, February 03, 2010
Updated:
Thursday, April 04, 2013
HMO or PPO, how do I decide which health plan is best for my family? When you get health insurance from your employer, buy private insurance, join a high-risk plan offered by your state, or enroll ...