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What Happens to Your Health Coverage When You Move States
Moving to a new state brings a long list of logistics—changing your address, finding new schools, updating your driver’s license—but one of the most overlooked
How to Get Help Paying Medical Bills—Even If You Have Insurance
Having health insurance is supposed to protect you from overwhelming medical costs—but that’s not always how it works out. Even with insurance, deductibles, copays, out-of-network
What Is an Insurance Grace Period? How to Avoid Losing Coverage
Missing a health insurance payment might not seem like a big deal at first, but if you’re not careful, it could cost you your entire
The No Surprises Act: How to Avoid Unexpected Medical Bills
You go to the hospital thinking your insurance will cover the visit—only to get a massive bill from an out-of-network doctor you never even met.
Telehealth Coverage: What’s Included and How It’s Changing Post-Pandemic
Telehealth, once a niche service used mainly in rural communities, surged into the spotlight during the COVID-19 pandemic. Suddenly, virtual doctor visits became a normal—and
What Is Prior Authorization? Why It Delays Your Care and How to Navigate It
You’ve scheduled a procedure, gotten your prescription, or booked a specialist appointment—only to find out your insurance needs to approve it first. That frustrating step
How to Read an Explanation of Benefits (EOB): What It Really Tells You
After a doctor’s visit, hospital stay, or medical procedure, you might receive a document called an Explanation of Benefits (EOB). While it may look like
Understanding Silver Plans: Why They’re Often the Best Value on the Marketplace
When shopping for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace, you’ll see plans sorted into four metal tiers: Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum.
From Blurry to Brilliant: Why LASIK Is Worth It for So Many People
Wearing glasses or contacts every day can be a hassle—not to mention expensive over time. That’s why millions of people consider LASIK eye surgery as
