For veterans, both young and old, there are many healthcare options.  A veteran may decide to seek medical care through available programs at the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA)hospitals and clinics, or go to doctors and hospitals open for the general public and not based...

Last week, we shared a number of changes that states are looking to make to our health  care system. This week, we bring you a major change that has been proposed nationally. Short-Term Insurance Plans First, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has released...

There are a number of changes coming to Medicare. Individuals who are already enrolled and new enrollees should both be aware of these Medicare changes. A New Medicare Card Sometime between April 2018 and April 2019, you will be receiving a new Medicare card that will not...

Throughout our lifetimes, we enroll in health insurance for a variety of reasons. It gives us access to doctors and provides preventive care and screenings for early detection of medical conditions. There’s no question, however, that the main reason we buy health insurance is to...

Open enrollment to buy private health insurance coverage for 2018 through www.HealthCare.gov ends on Friday. Note: Medicaid applications are accepted year round. But don’t wait until the last minute, to avoid any potential issues, like the website crashing with last minute sign-ups. Crucial news you can use: Were...