There are reasons you should not trust your health plan’s provider directory, and you can read about them on Just Care here. One reason is that health plans have the right to change their...
Diane Archer
At least 12 million uninsured are eligible for free or low-cost...
More than 12 percent of U.S. residents under 65 were uninsured in March 2015, according to a new Urban Institute report. But, 12 million of them likely do not realize that they are eligible for...
Kidney disease prevalent; many unaware
Kidney disease is prevalent in the U.S, posing huge health risks at enormous cost, according to a recent report by Rajesh Balkrishnan. In 2013, Medicare spent $81 billion dollars treating people with...
Dental care: The number one health care service people skimp on
Because dental care can be so expensive, it is the number one health care service people skimp on. As a result, people put themselves at serious risk of gum disease, infections, dental pain and...
American Savings Act would help promote retirement security
Nearly 70 million Americans do not have access to a retirement savings plan through work. But, every federal employee, including every member of Congress, has access to the Thrift Savings Plan, to...
Who provides long-term services and supports?
Most older adults choose to remain in their communities as they age as long as they can. In order to do so, seven out of 10 older adults will need long-term care services and supports...
People with Medicare spend significantly more on health care...
Many people do not realize that health care costs are almost 14% of household income for people with Medicare. Medicare covers a wide range of services, including hospital care, medical services...
Three reasons why you can’t choose a health plan...
If you’re struggling to choose a health plan that’s “right for you,” you’re in good company. It’s not possible. There’s generally no way to know whether your health plan...
The price you pay for a narrow network
These days, choosing a health plan that saves you money is a bit like throwing a dart. If you have commercial insurance or a Medicare Advantage plan, you can know the monthly premium and the...
In many communities, U.S. postal service checks in on homebound...
If you live too far away from a homebound older adult to check in regularly in person, the U.S. postal service may be able to keep a watch on your loved one for you. In many communities, letter...