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Your Guide to Budgeting for Healthcare Costs
Adults often feel the pressure to act financially responsible. It’s easy to think that health insurance will cover the majority of medical-related costs and therefore may be overlooked in your budget. A copay here or deductible there, isn’t much to fuss over, right? Well, that might not be entirely accurate. Medical expenses should be one…
Read MoreYour Guide to Open Enrollment
Open enrollment is the time period each year when you’re allowed to start, stop, or change your health insurance plan. Normally, you sign up around the end of one calendar year for coverage that lasts the next full year. Here’s what you need to know about open enrollment. Open Enrollment for Health Insurance Plan Type…
Read MoreYour Guide to Budgeting for Healthcare Costs
Adults often feel the pressure to act financially responsible. It’s easy to think that health insurance will cover the majority of medical-related costs and therefore may be overlooked in your budget. A copay here or deductible there, isn’t much to fuss over, right? Well, that might not be entirely accurate. Medical expenses should be one…
Read MoreHealth Insurance Deductibles 101
When signing up for a healthcare plan, it is important to ensure that you understand every aspect of the plan and what it means. One important part of understanding health insurance is understanding your deductible and how it will affect how much you spend on your healthcare. Here’s everything you need to know when it…
Read MoreGardening for Your Mental Health
While gardening may not be for everyone, its positive effect on a person’s mental and physical health could convince just about anyone to take up the practice. Your garden is your own space to clear your mind, reduce stress, and plant your focus on a larger purpose such as cultivating the growth of another living…
Read MoreMood-Boosting Foods for a Healthy Diet
Food is often associated with self-soothing. Whether it’s seeking comfort food after a long day or cooking your mother’s recipes for a reminder of home, we often attach good memories and emotions to eating food. But do these good moods only come from nostalgia or taste satisfaction? Or do some foods actually make you happier…
Read MoreHow to Bring Mindfulness into Your Day
How to Bring Mindfulness into Your Day With fast-moving schedules and deadlines, it’s hard to prioritize your well-being. For a long time, living a healthy lifestyle was primarily defined by diet and exercise. Through the rise of meditation practices and self-care, people are starting to place an emphasis on taking care of their mental and…
Read MoreFive Simple Ways You Could Relieve Stress in Your Life
Five Simple Ways You Could Relieve Stress in Your Life Stress is a daily factor in the lives of many Americans. From work deadlines, to inter-personal relationships, to financial strain, stress affects us all. The Mental Health Foundation reports that in the past year, 74% of people experienced stress to the point of being overwhelmed.…
Read MoreHealth Insurance Options if You’re Unemployed
When you are faced with the possibility of unemployment, one of your top concerns could be maintaining affordable health insurance coverage for you and your family. Even if you’re currently employed, keep reading to discover some options that might help you access the healthcare you need. COBRA Coverage COBRA offers 18 to 36 months of continued health…
Read MoreMedicare and Open Enrollment – Do You Qualify?
Medicare is a federal health insurance program that covers people who are 65 and older, in addition to certain younger people with disabilities or with end-stage renal disease. If you’re 65 or older, you may qualify for full Medicare benefits if: you’re a U.S. citizen or a permanent legal resident who has lived in the…
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