Insurance is a system that is so present in everyday American life. We know we need it, and most of us have it but have we ever thought about where it all began? We will be taking a look into how insurance came to be in the United States. The […]
Health
Life insurance riders are extra benefits that can be added to a simple policy. They allow customization of coverage to fit your wants and needs. The riders do come at an extra cost, so it is advised that you choose the most important and necessary ones. In case you did […]
Examples of Life Insurance Riders
Stimulus Round 3 is on the way! In mid-March, President Joe Biden signed the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill into law, which includes stimulus checks up to $1,400 for approximately 159 million households in the United States. Individuals could receive their stimulus payments as soon as this weekend and be […]
Stimulus Round 3
The health insurance plan you bought when you were single with no kids will not necessarily serve you the same way if you get married or have children. Luckily, those types of changes are considered qualifying events, which means that you can make the necessary changes to your health insurance […]
What Are Qualifying Events?
Scammers focus their attention primarily on seniors. Older adults tend to have a more trusting nature and find it easy to communicate with strangers. Similarly, they do not have the most expansive knowledge of technology and can easily be tricked by internet scams. Luckily, here are some great tips you […]
Ways to Avoid Scams for Older Adults
Diabetes Prevention Program Seniors at risk for type 2 diabetes may find help managing their overall health. Medicare Part B offers a free once-per-lifetime Diabetes Prevention Program to those who qualify. The program is part of the CDC’s National Diabetes Prevention Program aimed at lifestyle changes to reduce an individual’s […]
Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program
Some health insurance companies auto-enroll you into your same plan year after year. But as we all know, things can change so quickly. Therefore, you should make sure your health plan reflects those changes. Taking some time to look over your circumstances allows you to make important changes during the […]
How to Know When to Switch Your Health Plan
We spend more time in our office sitting down at a desk than we do doing anything else. Therefore, it is crucial to keep our health and comfort in mind. A simple way to implement workstation ergonomics involves improving our workspace to make us more comfortable. Here are some tips […]
Workstation Ergonomics
Last year, many of our day-to-day activities shifted from in-person to online, including work, school, and health care. This year, we are continuing to see this trend emerge in new ways, most recently in school-based telehealth legislation. New Bills Maryland State Senator Cheryl Kagan recently introduced a bill to eliminate […]
Potential School-Based Telehealth Legislation
Public and Private Hospitals: Which is Better? Receiving medical assistance is no joke. We would want the best quality of care when dealing with sickness or anything of the sort. That is why we consider many things when deciding on a hospital. One of those things is whether the hospital […]