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1-In-4 Families Don’t Seek Medical Attention Because Of Financial

WEBWith the latest reports suggesting that the American Health Care Act — a budget resolution intended to repeal and replace much of the Affordable Care Act — would leave more than 23 million

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What Is An 834 Transaction, And Why Should I Care

WEBThat’s what an “834” is: the type of secure electronic transaction that the federal site sends over to insurers. It identifies a customer, sends over personal information, and tells the

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Check Your Insurance Before Getting Flu Shot At Walgreens

WEBRetail pharmacies are now responsible for around 1-in-5 flu shots given to Americans each year, and many of these stores advertise low-cost or no-cost shots for customers on certain health plans. B…

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15 Things You Need To Know About Life Insurance – Consumerist

WEBIt makes more sense to buy your own policy because it will travel with you as long as you pay the premiums. Consider any insurance you get through your employer to be gravy. 9. Think about your

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Nearly 1-In-3 Privately Insured Americans Received A Surprise …

WEBAccording to the survey, 72% of consumers are unsure if they have the right to appeal to the state or an independent medical expert if their health plan refuses coverage for medical services they

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7 “Health” Products From The Past That Would Never

WEB5. Vitamin Donuts. Just try offering young Henryson or wee Everly a healthy doughnut today, and see what their parents say. Not gonna happen. Sure, these sugary treats might’ve brought “pep

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Sometimes It's Cheaper To Pay Cash Than Use Your Insurance

WEBThe L.A. Times reports on a California woman who noticed that while her insurance brought down the cost of her CT scan from $6,707 to $2,336, she would only have paid $1,054 if she’d just paid

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This Is Why People Hate Health Insurance Companies

WEBFor many people, health insurance premiums take a sizable bite out of their paychecks. Which would be somewhat tolerable if insurance companies did anything to ease the process of actually receivin…

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If You Haven’t Seen Your Doctor In A Few Years, Expect To Pay …

WEBIt wasn’t until he arrived that he was told his former doctor was no longer associated with the hospital. And it wasn’t until he saw his bill later that he discovered a $164 “new patient

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Are Shorter Work Days Better For Your Health & Productivity

WEBThere are 120 hours in a 5-day workweek, and for most working Americans at least a third of that time is spent earning a living. Sure, you’ve got 16-ish hours away from the job each day, but …

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Lawsuit Against CVS Claims Label On Advanced Eye Health

WEBThe lawsuit seeks class-action status for anyone who purchased CVS’s Advanced Eye Health supplement in the last four years. The plaintiffs are represented by Amanda Howell, litigator for the

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Why Emergency Rooms Are A Hotbed For Surprise Medical Bills

WEBThe likely cause for Melanie, Lillian, Peter, Pamela and thousands of others’ hefty out-of-network ER bills comes down to the changing medical landscape and the contracts that come along with it.

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No One Will Tell Man Why Lowe’s Opened Insurance Policy For …

WEBA man who briefly worked for a company owned by Lowe’s is at risk of losing his current medical insurance after finding out that the home improvement retailer took out a health insurance poli…

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What Can ‘The Walking Dead’ Teach Us About Public Health Crises

WEBThat’s what a public health faculty member at the university wondered. “When this invitation came to teach something through The Walking Dead, it was very difficult at first for me to see how

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Bayer Sued Over Allegedly Misleading Marketing Of One-A-Day …

WEBThe marketing for Bayer’s One A Day brand of multivitamins makes some very specific claims about what these products can do to improve a user’s health. But a new lawsuit brought against…

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Pet Wellness Plans Aren’t Insurance: You Still Have To

WEBIt must feel awful to still be paying for your pet’s health plan after the pet has died. Yet there’s a difference between pet health insurance and the wellness plans that some vets market

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Sample Letter For Appealing Claims Denial Based On Out Of …

WEBhealth insurance. Bankrate has a good example letter you can use if your health insurance company denies your claim for being out of network. It’s in “Madlibs” style, so you’ll need to

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Private Healthcare Providers Are Making Big Bucks

WEBOver the past five years, one provider — Corizon — has been sued more than 1,300 times for, among other things, wrongful death, and sexual misconduct among employees. Last year, the company

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United Healthcare Doesn’t Feel Like Paying For Your Drugs

WEBNow United Health Care has decided the drugs are too pricey, and, “…since a generic is not available, they’ve decided the best way to prevent paying too much for their clients’ medication

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