How Seeing A Dentist Can Improve Your Overall Health
Posted: May 15, 2019
How Seeing A Dentist Can Improve Your Overall HealthMost people know that seeing a dentist regularly is good for oral health and the appearance of your smile. But not everyone knows that it can also improve your overall health. Oral health is more important than most people realize. The Connection Between Oral Health and Overall Health Oral health provides clues about your general health, and problems in the mouth can affect the entire...
Changing Your Health Insurance After Marriage Or Divorce
Posted: May 8, 2019
Changing Your Health Insurance After Marriage Or DivorceGenerally, you can only enroll in a health insurance plan during open enrollment or during a special enrollment period brought about by a qualifying event. Both marriage and divorce are considered qualifying events. Understanding when you are eligible to make changes is key to avoiding high-cost health insurance coverage or paying medical bills on your own. How Can You Change Your Health Insurance If You...
How Should You Pay for Your Health Insurance?
Posted: March 1, 2019
How Should You Pay for Your Health Insurance?Consumer-driven healthcare offers three popular tax-advantaged benefit accounts -- the Health Savings Account (HSA), the Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) and the Flexible Spending Account (FSA). Each of these three types of accounts: Is sponsored by the employer; Is designed to offset the high cost of medical care; Involves tax-advantaged contributions; and Allow individuals more control of their personal healthcare needs. Beyond these common features, there...
What Millennials Need to Know About Health Insurance
Posted: February 15, 2019
What Millennials Need to Know About Health InsuranceMillennials, born in the 1980s, are still young and healthier than they are likely to be when they grow older. But even healthy people can get into accidents, catch communicable diseases, and suffer various ailments. Like everyone else, Millennials need health insurance. The good news is that health insurance is more affordable for younger healthy people than it is for older adults. As a cost-conscious...
Skipping The Dentist Can Put Your Health At Risk
Posted: January 4, 2016
Skipping The Dentist Can Put Your Health At RiskMost of us don't look forward to a trip to the dentist. However, caring for your teeth and gums is a crucial part of maintaining overall health. Research over the past decade has revealed links between tooth and gum health and several serious medical conditions. A recent study found that 40 percent of people who suffered gum disease were more likely to have another chronic...