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Having and Using Dental Coverage Benefits Overall Health
Having and Using Dental Coverage Benefits Overall Health
Poor dental care not only raises the risk for several serious medical issues, it also costs families and businesses. Americans lose 92.4 million hours of work or school each year... Read More
By
Michael Race
Putting Off Eye Care Can Be Shortsighted
Putting Off Eye Care Can Be Shortsighted
Routine eye exams can do much more than help diagnose and correct common vision problems. They also can help spot serious medical issues like diabetes, heart disease, and more. Read More
By
Michael Race
End of Pandemic Could Mark End of Medicaid Coverage for Some
End of Pandemic Could Mark End of Medicaid Coverage for Some
The end of the COVID-19 pandemic is bringing changes to eligibility for those enrolled in Medicaid or CHIP. If you or your family are affected, here’s what you need to... Read More
By
Michael Race
Five Things to Know About the End of the COVID Public Health Emergency
Five Things to Know About the End of the COVID Public Health Emergency
The end of the COVID-19 public health emergency on May 11 brought some changes to COVID-related coverage. Here's what you need to know to ensure you're getting the most from... Read More
By
Michael Race
Capital Blue Cross Member Safety Efforts Benefit All Patients
Capital Blue Cross Member Safety Efforts Benefit All Patients
Medical errors contribute to an estimated 250,000 deaths per year. Systemic problems involved with poorly coordinated care and underuse of safety protocols are primarily to blame. Capital Blue Cross’ Member... Read More
By
Jeff McGaw
Finding the Most Affordable Healthcare Options
Finding the Most Affordable Healthcare Options
Healthcare coverage can sometimes be confusing, but understanding how it works helps you use it more wisely and can save you and your family money. Here are some things to... Read More
By
Michael Race
Understanding Your Healthcare Coverage. Who Pays for What … and When?
Understanding Your Healthcare Coverage. Who Pays for What … and When?
Healthcare coverage can sometimes be confusing, but understanding how it works helps you use it more wisely and can save you and your family money. Here's a simple breakdown on... Read More
By
Michael Race
When Health Literacy Improves, So Does Health
When Health Literacy Improves, So Does Health
Doing your homework to make good health and wellness choices is at the heart of health literacy. Research consistently shows the greater your health literacy, the healthier you can be. Read More
By
Jerry Reimenschneider
The ABC(D)s of Medicare
The ABC(D)s of Medicare
The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period runs from Oct. 15 through Dec. 7. What exactly is Medicare and how does it work? Why are there so many parts and what do... Read More
By
Michael Race
Making Up Your Mind About Medicare
Making Up Your Mind About Medicare
The best way to make Medicare work for you is to understand the various options and pick the ones that fit your health and wellness needs. Here are some things... Read More
By
Michael Race