The Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare, is going into full effect beginning in 2014. Many people are concerned about how their health care will be affected.
February 1, 2014
Obamacare in 2014
On October 1st the Affordable Care Act, known as Obamacare, launched throughout the United States. Unfortunately, the system that was put into place had numerous technical issues and has not had a successful start. The few glitches that Obamacare has experienced have numerous Americans at risk for identity theft and have prevented many people from being able to sign up for health insurance.
October 11, 2013
Medicare Open Enrollment Tips
The Medicare program supports an open enrollment period during which you can make changes to the benefits packages, rules and plans available to you.
October 4, 2013
Medicare VS. Medicaid
Medicare and Medicaid are commonly confused for one another. The fact that they’re both government programs involved with healthcare also further confuses people.
September 20, 2013
7 Things You Should Know About Medicare
Medicare has been around for over 4 decades and has morphed into more than President Lyndon Johnson could have imagined back in the day.
September 6, 2013
Obamacare and Medicare
There is endless debate over Obamacare and what it means to the working American without healthcare. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) affects both businesses and consumers. Americans enrolled in Medicare have been trying to sort out the pros and cons.
August 28, 2013
The Deductible Dilemma: A Look At Low Vs. High Deductible Health Insurance Plans
Not sure whether a low or high deductible health plan is right for you? You may not realize it, but depending on your stage in life, your overall health, and several other factors, you could benefit greatly from an HDHP (high deductible health plan).
August 23, 2013
Traveling Abroad? Don’t Forget The Required Vaccinations & Travel Health Insurance
For the world traveler there are some concerns when it comes to your health. Although many countries have fully capable health care, some are less updated than others. Many foreign countries also host different diseases than what you would find in the U.S. And even the “safest” places to visit don’t guarantee you won’t get […]
August 9, 2013
6 Helpful Hints For Those Who Are Desperate For Healthcare
Individual health insurance can be one of the most confusing (and expensive) aspects of adult life. Of course the best scenario is that your employer, your spouse, or perhaps still your parents, provide you with insurance.
July 26, 2013
Breaking Down Hospital Costs: What You Can Expect To Pay For An Overnight Stay
Medical Costs…can’t live with ‘em, can’t live without ‘em. Healthcare is a topic on everyone’s mind and while the opinions sway back and forth about universal healthcare, Medicaid, social security, and prescription drugs, the fact remains that healthcare is expensive.