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10 Ways To Save on Prescription Drugs Health Insurance May 24th, 2023
In an era of rising health care costs, almost everyone is looking to save money on prescription drugs. In this…
Is Medical Tourism Right for You?
Is Medical Tourism Right for You? Health March 16th, 2023
Fed up with the high cost of health care, you may consider traveling across the country to get the surgeries…
What is long-term care insurance and how much does it cost? Money expert Clark Howard has answers about LTCI.
What Is Long-Term Care Insurance Cost & Coverage Insurance January 10th, 2023
The list of things I want to do when I retire includes traveling, logging some quality family time and eating…
"What is an HSA" and "what are the HSA contribution limits in 2021" are common health insurance questions.
What Is an HSA Account and How Does It Work? Health Insurance October 20th, 2022
If you’re enrolled in a high-deductible health plan at work, you may have been offered the option of an HSA.…
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Clark Howard: Why I Think Medicare Advantage Plans Stink Health Insurance October 19th, 2022
If you're approaching your 65th birthday, you may be shocked by how many solicitations you're getting from Medicare Advantage plans.…
The FSA spending rules may be different in 2021. Depending on your company, you may be able to roll over all your FSA funds into the new year.
Why You May Not Need To Spend Your Entire FSA This Year Health Insurance December 20th, 2021
If you walk into a retail pharmacy chain, you may be convinced that you have to spend every dollar you…
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Free COBRA Health Insurance: 3 Things To Know Health Insurance March 18th, 2021
If you’ve lost your job recently, your main concern besides finding a new one might be the loss of your…
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Coronavirus Means Big Changes for FSA and HSA Accounts Health Insurance May 27th, 2020
Do you have a flexible spending account (FSA) or health savings account (HSA) where you're stashing money tax-free to help…
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What Is a Flexible Spending Account? Health Insurance March 27th, 2020
People often have a lot of questions about signing up for health insurance at work. One of the most common…
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What Is an HSA? Health Insurance March 25th, 2020
When you're signing up for health insurance at work, you may see the acronym "HSA" and wonder to yourself, “What…
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Can a Patient Advocate Help With Your Medical Bills? Health Insurance January 28th, 2020
When you're facing a debilitating or life-threatening illness, it's nice to know you have someone in your corner to help…
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How to Buy Individual Dental Insurance Health Insurance January 21st, 2020
If you're concerned about buying dental insurance and worried about the price, you're not alone. According to WhyDental.org, more than…
Open enrollment 2020 at HealthCare.gov
How to Sign Up for Health Insurance in 2020 Through HealthCare.gov Health Insurance November 1st, 2019
Open enrollment for 2020 is here! The good news is that premiums are going down for certain customers and more…
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8 Things to Know About Walmart Care Clinic and Walmart Health Health Insurance October 18th, 2019
One of the world's largest retailers is getting serious about health care with two initiatives: Walmart Care Clinic and a…
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Here’s Why You Might Get Money Back From Your Health Insurer This Year Health Insurance October 3rd, 2019
With the rising cost of health care premiums, wouldn't it be nice if your insurer paid you instead of the…
Health savings account guide: Does an HSA make sense for you?
Health savings account guide: Does an HSA make sense for you? Insurance February 27th, 2019
Health savings accounts (HSAs) can be a great way to both plan for the future and meet your health care…
2019 health care open enrollment deadline
6 things to know before the December 15 Obamacare open enrollment deadline Health Insurance December 5th, 2018
Have you signed up for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act Marketplace yet? Open enrollment is soon coming to…
4 insurance startups that will change the way you shop for insurance
4 insurance startups that will change the way you shop for insurance Insurance November 13th, 2018
Recently, we told you about how a company called Lemonade is reinventing the process of getting homeowners insurance and renter's…
How a medical billing advocate can significantly reduce your costs
How a medical billing advocate can significantly reduce your costs Insurance October 23rd, 2018
Medical debt is damaging the credit of around 43 million people, according to the latest figures available. You would expect…
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Ask Clark: How does vision insurance work? Insurance September 11th, 2018
More and more of us have vision insurance through our employer, but this is one "insurance" policy that's less than…
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When paying cash for prescriptions beats using insurance Health August 22nd, 2018
It's usually taken on faith by health care consumers that you can save big money on prescriptions when using your…
Walmart, Anthem partner to make OTC drugs more affordable to seniors
Walmart, Anthem partner to make OTC drugs more affordable to seniors Health August 20th, 2018
Beginning in January, Walmart and health insurer Anthem will give seniors citizens who live on a fixed income another way…
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4 secret Medicare savings programs you should know about Health May 18th, 2018
Having trouble paying your Part A and Part B premiums for in-hospital stays and outpatient visits, respectively? There are several…
More companies doing health care vouchers
More companies doing health care vouchers Insurance May 1st, 2018
Last year, I told you that Sears and Darden Restaurants were giving money to employees and allowing them to shop…
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9 states consider reviving penalties for not buying health insurance Health Insurance April 10th, 2018
When the new GOP tax law went into effect January 1, we heard all about how it would overhaul the…
How to save money on dental care
How to save money on dental care Insurance April 10th, 2018
As we move closer to open enrollment, it's time to give some thought to your dental plan. Some 64% of…
Just announced: New pharmacy discounts may lower your prescription drug bill
Just announced: New pharmacy discounts may lower your prescription drug bill Health Insurance March 6th, 2018
UnitedHealthcare says it's making a big change that may lower your out-of-pocket prescription drug costs. Starting next year, the health…
9 ways to spend your remaining FSA dollars
9 ways to spend your remaining FSA dollars Insurance January 10th, 2018
Do you still have money left in your Flexible Spending Arrangement (or Flexible Spending Account/FSA) and a grace period for…
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Had trouble getting your CVS prescription recently? Here’s why Health November 15th, 2017
If you've had difficulty picking up a prescription at CVS over the last couple days, you're not alone. The pharmacy…
Clark’s health savings account guide
Clark’s health savings account guide Health August 11th, 2017
HSA Guide Intro Health care in the United States is outrageously expensive as you well know. The problem started in…