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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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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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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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Three out of ten working adults are obese, and another third are overweight. About 42% of adults over 60 are obese. It is the most common chronic...
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$9,450 for an individual, $18,200 for families. In 2024, these are the highest allowable out-of-pocket maximums on healthcare.gov. On many Bronze...
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Health insurance is helpful in helping you access needed medical care. But, it’s not always easy to understand the variety of payments you might be...
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For a variety of reasons, older Americans may choose to divorce. While there are several considerations that the now-ex-partners should be aware of,...
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Health insurance is a complex topic, but there are some cheat codes you can use to better understand it. The Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as...
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Parents look forward to a number of age-related milestones for their children. At 16, they can get their driver’s license. At 18, they can cast their...
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The state of Michigan’s Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) clarified rules on transitioning from Medicaid to Medicare for those...
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While it isn’t possible to prevent all of life’s surprises, Michiganders attempted to eliminate one in health care with its own version of the No...