High deductible plans have become a commonplace in today’s individual health insurance market. Still, what some health plans lack in premium costs, they often make up for with high out-of-pocket costs. There is however, another option for those looking to cut costs. Ever heard of a deductible-credit plan? A deductible-credit plan can help healthy people [...]
Genetic testing has become a hot topic in recent weeks due to news that actress Angelina Jolie underwent a double mastectomy to reduce her risk of developing breast cancer. Jolie had the procedure done after learning she carried the BRCA1 gene, which increases the risk of a woman developing ovarian and breast cancer. Many are [...]
As new features of the Affordable Care Act continue to roll out, women across the country are set to benefit from increased overall access to health services and equal health care rights. For the first time, many women’s health services that were not previously covered or required co-pays and deductibles will now be widely available. [...]
In honor of Mother’s Day and all the special women in our lives, we’re celebrating National Women’s Health Week. This year’s 14th annual National Women’s Health Week will be observed from May 12 – 18, 2013 and provides an opportunity for women of all ages to take time out to ensure they are doing everything [...]
This week it’s all about the ladies. Women’s Health Week officially kicks off on May 12, and for one week the focus will be directed towards the health and wellness of women. With a whole week dedicated to the health of women everywhere, we’ve assembled some important information on what the Affordable Care Act (ACA) [...]
In 2014 the individual mandate, a major provision of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) kicks in, which requires U.S. citizens and legal immigrants to have health coverage. Those who fail to get health insurance will face a tax penalty. You may be asking yourself whether it’s more advantageous to buy health insurance now or wait [...]
Health insurance exchanges are set to open a mere five months from now, and it’s important to know where you stand. Listen in as health care experts including Michael Mahoney, Vice President of GoHealthInsurance discuss the Affordable Care Act, how Illinois is preparing for the health exchanges and what you as a consumer need to [...]
A brand new type of open enrollment is on the way under the Affordable Care Act (ACA)! A first of-it’s-kind — an individual health insurance open enrollment period will start this October 1, 2013 and end March, 31, 2014. This infographic provides the necessary details to get you started this open enrollment period.
Ladies, when was the last time you visited a doctor? If you can barely remember, it’s time to schedule your next appointment because National Women’s Checkup Day will be Monday, May 13, 2013. Part of a nationwide effort to promote and encourage women to stay recent on their health care checkups, National Women’s Checkup Day [...]
A group of Affordable Care Act (ACA) opponents filed a lawsuit against the federal government on Thursday, in opposition to the law’s distribution of federal subsidies. The challengers, consisting of four individuals and three employers, are concerned that the new health care law subsidies unfairly burden individuals who live in one of the 33 states [...]
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