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January 31, 2015
Health Literacy: Defining Health Insurance Terms
Confused by health care? You’re not alone. Studies have shown that more than half of all Americans don’t understand basic health care information, and it could affect their ability to make informed decisions about their care and coverage options.
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January 30, 2015
Maximizing the Secure Member Site
Was this claim paid? Did I meet my deductible? How do I get reimbursed for medical expenses? If these questions, and perhaps a few more, are swirling around in your brain, you may be thinking, if only this information was centralized somewhere. Good news! It is.
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January 20, 2015
Health Care Decoded
If you find the world of health insurance to be confusing, you’re not alone. Many people have a difficult time sorting through the buzzwords and terminology to figure out exactly what they need to know about their health insurance coverage. We’ve rounded up some of the top health insurance terms you’re likely to hear. And…
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December 08, 2014
Obamacare: Your 2015 Coverage
The second enrollment period under the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare, has begun. In New York state, nearly 900,000 individuals signed up for health insurance during the first enrollment period, with 525,000 of them qualifying for Medicaid.
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December 05, 2014
Signing Up for Medicare
You might not consider 65 a “big” birthday, but it is. If you’re approaching your 65th, it’s time to start thinking about applying for Medicare.
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November 10, 2014
Health Insurance Basics: Know What You Owe
Deductibles… copays… coinsurance… All the important aspects to health insurance can make your head spin. Perhaps you received an unexpected bill for something, or maybe you think you need a particular test or service but you’re not sure if you’ll incur any out-of-pocket costs. We’ll walk you through some key points that will help you…
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