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An architect redesigns a kitchen.

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What should Medicare enrollees know about the Part D redesign?

The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 spurred significant changes to drug costs – at least for Medicare enrollees (sorry, employer groups and Marketplace consumers). In recent years, we’ve seen $35 caps on monthly insulin fills, inflation-based...

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Health insurance prior authorizations get a facelift: What consumers should know

According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, a nonprofit health insurance organization, 16% of insured adults have experienced prior authorization...

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A middle-aged couple is shocked by an expensive medical bill.

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Your health insurance policy isn't enough: Why you need supplemental coverage

Heart attack. Stroke. Cancer. Hospital confinement.

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5 Misconceptions about concierge care

As the landscape of healthcare continues to change, many patients are drawn to the concept of concierge care—an appealing option that promises...

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New out-of-pocket and HSA limits for 2025 announced

The Internal Revenue Service recently announced the calendar year limits for high deductible health plans (HDHPs) and plans with consumer driven...

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HSA savings

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Understanding Consumer-Driven Health Accounts

To get the most bang for your buck while still allowing for individual autonomy, you might take a peak into the world of consumer-driven health...

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Paying cash for healthcare can be cheaper than using insurance, but it comes with a hidden cost

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Is paying cash for healthcare cheaper than using insurance?

About 50% of U.S. hospitals set their cash prices for services lower than their median insurance negotiated prices. 20% set their cash price lower...

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Selling consumer data is old news with a new Medicare rule

Every year, the body governing Medicare in the United States, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), reviews the rules surrounding how...

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You can never add benefits to your Medicare Advantage plan. You can only change plans.

It’s too enticing. Some nice young stranger calls you up and asks if you’d like to add benefits to your Medicare Advantage coverage. Of course you...

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Changes finalized to short-term "junk" healthcare plans

Debuted in the summer of 2023, the Biden administration has finalized plans to reign in short-term health insurance plans. What can we expect to see...

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