Fact Based List:
“Healthy” Tips For Saving On Health Care Costs
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 02/06/2015 - 11:13
- Ask about generic drugs - The price is usually lower, as well as the copayment
- Don’t smoke - The costs associated with smoking go well beyond the price of a pack of cigarettes
- Take advantage of wellness benefits - These days everyone has a growing interest in keeping you well rather than caring for you only when you are sick
- Get recommended preventive screenings - Most insurance plans now cover a wide range of immunizations and preventive screenings
- Take your medications regularly - You can avoid costly hospital visits that often result from skipped doses
- Eat healthy and exercise - Improve your overall health, which will in turn improve your bottom line when it comes to health care expenses
- Stay in your plan’s network - You can save big on out-of-pocket expenses
- Sign up for Medicare at the right time - If you are nearing Medicare eligibility, you have a seven-month window to sign up
- Check out programs that reduce health costs - If you get health coverage in the Health Insurance Marketplace, you might be eligible for help with your monthly insurance payments
- Review your health coverage every year - Changes can affect your monthly premiums, the services covered by your insurance, and the list of doctors that participate in the insurer’s network
Source: My Central Oregon
Source URL: http://www.mycentraloregon.com/2015/02/04/healthy-tips-for-s...
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