Could a single-payer healthcare plan be on the horizon? Antonio Villaraigosa thinks he has a solid weapon to hammer Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom with as they run for governor. He could stand a chance with the plan that he has. Newsom has strong support for creating a state-run, single-payer health insurance program. But how likely Read More
Combat your stress during Stress Awareness Month. It’s a fact: stress can make us sick. While stress is a natural part of life, chronic stress can be detrimental to our mental and physical health. April is National Stress Awareness Month – a time to reflect on constructive methods to ease that pesky state where fear Read More
Try out these suggestions to prevent and decrease your neck pain. For those constantly on their smartphones, tablets, and other devices, having a stiff or sore neck is nothing new. In fact, this tech-induced pain in the neck, shoulders, and back might just be the new carpal tunnel. If you suffer from this type of Read More
The GOP Tax Bill has repealed Obamacare’s individual mandate, so how does this affect you? Contrary to the statements made by President Trump, repealing Obamacare’s individual mandate does not mean that Obamacare has been repealed completely. However, this change will bring about change for many Americans. Read on to learn more about the individual mandate Read More
How to Find the Best Prescription Drug Prices Believe it or not, but prescription drug prices aren’t always set in stone. Shoppers often find that they can get a discount on their medications and may find cheaper medications in different stores. A recent Consumer Reports National Research Center poll of 1,037 adults showed that a third of Read More
Regularly check up on your health with annual physical exams. Annual physical exams are a vital part of a preventative illness measure taken to ensure a long and healthy life. While parents often make sure that their children receive an annual exam, these checkups in adulthood is just as important. While nothing can replace the Read More
What you should know about the Special Enrollment Period. Open Enrollment for 2018 will end on January 31st, 2018. Beginning February 1st, 2018, you can enroll in or change a 2017 Health Insurance plan – but only if you have a life event that qualifies you for a Special Enrollment Period. These life changes can Read More
President Trump actions cause an increase in health insurance costs to the American people. President Donald Trump’s decision to cut off billions of dollars owed to health insurance providers under the Affordable Care Act caused those companies to substantially increase premiums to cover their losses, according to an analysis. This ripple effect impacts many Americans Read More
Before you catch the flu, know what to do to prevent it. The season of sniffles and sneezes is here yet again. That’s right, flu season is back and now is the time to ensure that you’ll have a healthy winter. From prevention to securing the right health insurance, there are plenty of ways to Read More
The latest in the Medicare update. In September 2017, Senator Bernie Sanders introduced the legislation ‘Medicare for all’, which would enroll all American into the nation’s Medicare program within four years. Senator Sanders, the Vermont independent, argues that his proposal would create a system that ‘works not just for millionaires and billionaires, but for all Read More