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Startling numbers: obesity’s going to cost you!
Including costs, both medical and nonmedical, researchers at the George Washington University have put an alarming price tag on being obese: an individual’s cost of obesity stands at $4,879 annually...
View ArticleHealth Insurance Open Enrollment ends Dec. 31
As Americans shop around and the end of open enrollment hastens closer, it is good to keep in mind some of the additional advantages and reform-provided tweaks to all new health care policies. 1....
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Allergies: 5 little things that help in a big way
Tis’ the season for sneezes. Allergies are always a pain, but here are some easy ways to keep the sniffles and itchy eyes to a minimum! Shield your eyes. When you go outdoors be sure to wear...
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An apple a day: How to make the most of your doctors visit
You can have great, affordable health insurance, and fully utilize your benefits, but at the end of the day a good plan alone can’t ensure your good health the way you can. Maximizing the limited time...
View ArticleNewsbyte: Medicare Recipients May Not Be Aware of Reform Benefits
As of Jan. 1, a variety of preventive screenings and services have been fully covered under Medicare. However, beneficiaries may not be fully aware of the new preventive services offered. The Centers...
View ArticleThe Real Cost of Prescription Drugs
On the whole prescription drug prices have been steady for some time and are projected to remain so through 2012. According to HHS, approximately 900,000 beneficiaries are currently receiving discounts...
View ArticleA Quick Look at 2011-2012 Health Care Cases in the Supreme Court
It’s that time of the year again, folks! The Surpreme Court’s 2011-2012 term began yesterday on Oct. 1, and a number of cases have reached the Court’s desk, two of the which have important implications...
View ArticleWhat’s In Store: Open Enrollment 2011-2012
Folks, open enrollment season has rolled around once more! The exact dates vary, but enrollment typically begins around mid-to-late October and ends early in November. Here’s a rundown of the changes...
View ArticleWSJ: On Choosing the Right Health Care Plan
Earlier this week we reported on open enrollment 2011-2012. Wall Street Journal just came out with a helpful article examining significant aspects of this season’s open enrollment. Here are the...
View ArticleNewsbyte: Higher Premiums for Obesity, Smoking
In the past, employers have offered various weight loss, diet and nutrition, and smoking cessation classes, but the programs have done little to ameliorate poor health practices – and they’ve failed to...
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