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Do YOU know what tests you need to ask your doctor about every year? The Insurance Mom wants you to really take care of yourself. Everyday I talk to people who, seemingly all of a sudden, get sick — and it comes as such a surprise to them. What would be different if, every year,… Continue reading Hey, girlfriend!
$183,998. That’s a lot of money! On a national average, it’s what you’ll pay if your Mom or Dad lands in a nursing home for the average stay of 2.4 years. That’s really a ton o’money!! If your Mom or Dad would prefer to get better at home (and who wouldn’t?), the cost of… Continue reading $183,998
If you’re taking Lipitor for high cholesterol (no more chocolate chip cookies and milk for you!), then you’ll be interested to hear about Pfizer’s new $4 program. If you have health insurance and your co-pay is less than $54, you’ll be able to buy Lipitor for $4 with Pfizer’s new discount card, for up to… Continue reading Cheap drugs, come and get ’em!
The Insurance Mom wants you to stay healthy! When you stay healthy then you don’t have to go to the doctor, get all kinds of expensive tests and treatments and worry about the high deductible on your health insurance plan. Here’s a great little article about how we can easily take care of ourselves. And,… Continue reading Ladies, this one’s for you!
Want more take-home money in your paycheck? Of course you do! If you’re an employee (not an independent contractor) and are looking for ways to have more $$$$ in your checking account, then this article is for you. Eva Rosenberg, aka TaxMama, has some great advice… it’s even easy to follow! The Insurance Mom wants… Continue reading How To Add $$$$ To Your Paycheck
The Insurance Mom says that everything is negotiable… including the cost of your medical care. You wouldn’t think twice about negotiating with an car dealer or a CraigsList vendor, right? Well, you can — and should — do the same with your doctors, labs and hospitals. Saving money is a good thing! The Insurance Mom… Continue reading It Never Hurts To Ask!
If you or anyone you know is currently on Medicare and enrolled in a Part D drug plan, the new “Stealthcare” reform laws enacted this year are now starting to offer you a small safety net… really small. If you reach the dreaded “doughnut hole” — that place where you have to pay full price… Continue reading Doughnut holes, hold the coffee
It could be a matter of life and death. If you are hospitalized here are 3 ways to make sure mistakes don’t happen: 1. BE THERE! Stay with the patient at all times. NEVER leave a hospitalized friend or family member alone. Even if you have to hire a private duty nurse for night times.… Continue reading 3 Ways to Stop Medical Mistakes
Remember that as of January 1st, your deductible will re-set to ZERO and you get to start all over again for 2010. Got FAQs? www.TheInsuranceMom.com is the place to go for answers!
Ask your insurance company to confirm that the health care provider is in its provider network — or you can simply ask your doctor or lab or hospital Read your insurance plan’s benefits booklet (or online benefits summary). First, look at the sections labeled “Exclusions” or “Not Covered,” you’ll find good information there. If you… Continue reading How to Cut Your Medical Bills – Before and During Treatment