Chris Kissell Even if you have a good health insurance plan, at least some of the cost of your care likely is coming straight out of your wallet. Consumers paid out of pocket for 14 percent of the $2.5 trillion in U.S. health care spending during 2009, according to the most recent figures from the U.S. … Read more
Kathryn Hawkins Recently, the United States has witnessed a number of outbreaks of rare diseases, many of which haven’t been common here for many years – if ever. Here’s a look at some of the most recent outbreaks and what you can do to avoid contracting the diseases — and how your health insurance will cover … Read more
Rachel Hartman Do you need health insurance coverage for your child or grandchild? If so, you may have more options to choose from now than a few years ago. In 2010, under federal health care reform, health insurance companies weren’t allowed to deny health care coverage to children under age 19. This law aimed to protect children, … Read more
Linda Melone Trying to find the right health insurance plan can be downright scary. Not enough insurance or the wrong type of insurance coverage can leave you on the hook for thousands of dollars out of your own pocket. Health insurance experts offer advice on how you can avoid making the most common health insurance buying mistakes. … Read more
Allie Johnson When you’re battling depression, even tiny tasks can feel overwhelming. So the last thing you need is a health insurance roadblock that makes it tough to get treatment. Experts say the type of health insurance you have is the biggest factor in whether you’ll encounter problems getting coverage for diagnosis, drugs, therapy or even hospitalization. … Read more
Allie Johnson The federal health care reform law is supposed to help millions of U.S. consumers get health care. So, what if you get your shiny new health insurance card, but you can’t find a doctor? A new study by researchers at the Mongan Institute for Health Policy at the Massachusetts General Hospital found that many of … Read more
Nick DiUlio December may be the “most wonderful time of the year,” as the song goes. But it’s also the most popular month for plastic surgery procedures, including breast enhancement, liposuction and nose jobs, according to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Dr. Adam Schaffner, a New York City plastic surgeon, says the reasons … Read more
Lori Johnston Flexible spending accounts (FSAs), used by millions of Americans to pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses, lost a bit of their flexibility starting in January 2013. Employees’ contributions now are limited to $2,500 annually. Previously, there were no mandated limits set by the government on annual FSA contributions. Many employers offer FSAs as … Read more
Emmet Pierce When women leave a marriage, they often leave behind their health insurance benefits. An estimated 115,000 American women lose access to private health insurance each year following divorce, and roughly 65,000 of these women lose all health coverage, according to recent study from the University of Michigan. The study found that women’s rates of … Read more
Chris Kissell If you lose or can’t find health insurance coverage, help is on the way. But you’ll have to wait awhile. Beginning in 2014, federal health care reform provisions kick in that will protect people who have pre-existing health conditions and others who are struggling to find health insurance. But in 2013, many of the … Read more