You do your best to keep yourself healthy – and keep your health insurance costs as low as possible. Well, it turns out that your insurance company may want exactly the same thing! That’s why many of them offer “wellness programs,” which are... (Read More)

Have you created health care proxies for all adults in your household? A health care proxy — also known as a durable power of attorney for health care —is a document that lets you appoint another person to make health care decisions for you... (Read More)

Even the most meticulous of homeowners may be surprised to learn their kitchen is crawling with bacteria. Gross! No fear though — there are some easy ways to keep your kitchen from making you sick. Clean cutting boards properly. Wash them with... (Read More)

No one wants to think about catastrophes in health care: the broken leg, the heart attack or the cancer diagnosis. But the truth is, these are risks we all live with each day. Even if they never happen to you, it’s important to have medical... (Read More)

November is almost here (or maybe it's arrived already by the time you're reading this). Open enrollment in the health insurance marketplace for 2019 coverage begins on November 1, and the sooner you get in and apply, the better. While you can go... (Read More)

It's that time of year again! Open enrollment for 2019 is quickly approaching, and that means it's time to start thinking about acquiring a health insurance plan that meets you and your family's unique needs. This year, the open enrollment... (Read More)

Finding affordable health insurance plans doesn't have to be difficult. However, with the average cost of individual health insurance plans skyrocketing each year (rising past $321/month in 2017), more and more people are frustrated by what feels... (Read More)

Small businesses often don't have a lot of money to spend on employee benefits, let alone to start and run a wellness program. But there are some simple steps you can take to make your office a healthier place for all of your employees: Stop... (Read More)

You have met the monster, and you are ready to do battle. You have your sword and your trusty shield. But when you finally face this dragon, it can be a little more hair-raising than you first realized. Why is choosing a health insurance plan so... (Read More)