Hospital and Medical Tips
Save money on medical bills, prescriptions, hospital bills...
With the cost of medical insurance going up every year, it's time to take control of your hospital and medical expenses. We've got dozens of great tips on how to reduce your premiums, get great medical care at a lower cost, and how to work with your doctor to find creative, lower-cost solutions to health care.
You may have seen ads in your newspaper or heard clinics advising on the radio, urging you to donate eggs and earn $5,000. The process can sound tempting because donating could generate enough money to pay for a car or for a semester of school. Before you answer that ad, you have to ask yourself whether going through the egg donation process is worth the money you'll earn. It’s a lot more complicated than sperm donation and comes with serious risks.
It is estimated that there are about 4 million uninsured people living in the state of Massachusetts. A good portion of these people need medications to help them keep up a good quality of life. Massachusetts residents were not able to use coupons to buy discount medications until the newest budget law was put in place.
The highlighted story of Catherine Lovazzano in NBC news blog caught many reader’s attentions. She is one of those women who ended up in debt because of her medical expenses. A number of recent studies reveal that women are affected most by increasing healthcare costs.
Although many have faced the Affordable Healthcare Act with skepticism and reluctance, it was passed on June 28 and seems here to stay. As states prepare to launch the state-funded health insurance exchange, individuals are left wondering what will happen to their finances now that they are required to buy insurance. People who already receive health insurance benefits through their employers will generally feel few effects because of the law. All employers will be required to offer health insurance, and the premiums for group health plans should not be dramatically different from those offered now.
It has become apparent in the last ten years or so that making healthy choices results in overall good health. Perhaps Benjamin Franklin said it best back in the eighteenth century when he professed, "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." In general, Americans strayed away from that old adage as the conveniences of modern-day fast food and processed goods took over. Somehow, we've ended up back where we began. More people are realizing the benefits of staying healthy to prevent illness and injury and to temper the high costs of healthcare. Many industries are jumping on board by rewarding customers for making healthy choices. Health insurance and credit card companies are among those offering customer rewards.
Struggling under the pressure of medical bills? You're not alone. Medical bills can be frustrating. Even with insurance, copays and deductibles can add up fast. Plus, medical bills are often the result of a sickness or injury, which aren't exactly planned expenses. When you or a family member have been sick or even hospitalized, being hit with a huge medical bill can really feel like a double whammy.
People are looking for anyway that they can save money from their monthly household allowance. Surprising to find that the mouthwash you use every day could also be used for many things other than cleaning your mouth of germs. Actually, the many uses for mouthwash can save your household allowance a lot of money.
Pilates is a body-conditioning system of exercise that has skyrocketed in popularity over the last decade. Hundreds of thousands of exercisers have spent hundreds of thousands of dollars to achieve the "Pilates" look: chiseled waistline, strong back, toned limbs, sleek silhouette. Pilates is effective exercise, but it certainly isn't cheap. When you add up the cost of mat classes, equipment classes, group classes, and one-on-one training sessions, you may be overwhelmed by the large price tag Pilates wears. The good news is that you can attain an exquisite Pilates figure without paying exorbitant Pilates prices. Here's how.
Lipitor, Lexapro, and Seroquel are three of the most prescribed medications in the country. Over $300 billion is spent on these and other brand-name drugs annually, but that will change soon as the patents on these drugs expire. With these expirations comes an increased interest in generic drugs, allowing consumers to save up to 90 percent off name-brand prices.
Smoking bans are increasing, with fourteen states enforcing designated “smoke free” restaurants and bars as well as workplaces, especially hospitals and other healthcare facilities. Other municipalities across the country implement smoking bans in certain areas, even if the smoker is outside. While smokers have fewer places to light up, they have more options to receive their nicotine fix.
