As we have reported since the election, changes to our health care system are likely to occur in 2017 and beyond. While we wait for further action by Congress, we will continue to provide you with information about some of the the possible changes to...
As we anxiously await further action by Congress, we want to continue to share with you some of the possible changes to our health care system. Today we are talking about if high deductible health plans and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) are a health care...
Established in 1965, Medicare now covers nearly 48 million seniors and an additional 9 million people with disabilities. For information about Medicare, read our previous blogs or our Quick Guide to Medicare. Congressional leaders have indicated that there are changes to Medicare on the way. Medicare’s...
The new year will bring changes to Medicare. Click here to see what Medicare will cost in 2017. Also, if you recently became eligible for Medicare, but thought it would be less expensive to keep your Marketplace coverage because you get financial assistance to pay for...
Over the last week, we have continued to hear about proposed changes to our health care system from the President-elect and members of Congress. Some of those changes would have a significant impact on the cancer community. Next week, we will start to break down...
Some employers offer supplemental health insurance policies to cover the costs that your typical health insurance policy doesn’t. These policies could cover things related to a “critical illness” or a specific medical condition, like cancer. These are policies that your employer pays for as part of...
One of the first questions you or your loved one should consider when thinking about participating in a clinical trial is the cost and whether your medical insurance will cover it. There is not one answer to this question, but let’s look at a big...
One of the more frustrating aspects of cancer treatment is dealing with the insurance industry. We pay our monthly premiums with the expectation that when and if the time comes, we will receive coverage for our medical care. Sadly, it’s not always as turn-key as...
by Susan Jaffe, Kasier Health News Danny Thompson’s kidneys have failed and he needs a transplant but in some ways, he’s lucky: Both of his sons want to give him one of theirs, and his Medicare coverage will take care of most of his expenses. Yet the...
Table Of Contents: What Is Fixed Indemnity Plan? How Does It Work? Hidden Risks Of Fixed indemnity plans How to Pick Health Insurance Plans - Webinar A recent court ruling declared that consumers must have the option of buying certain types of health insurance that do...