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Mental health is a person’s psychological and emotional well-being. Our minds are one of the most important parts of our bodies and should be taken care of as such. They control how we think, act, make decisions, manage stress, and relate to others. Because mental health affects nearly every area […]

Maintaining Mental Health Is Important

The Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) has recently released a study that shows that the ACA market might be stabilizing. The study compares previous marketplace years to the 2017 1st quarter numbers. In this article, I would like to look at the report from the KFF and break down its findings. Loss Ratio Decline […]

The Kaiser Foundation Claims the ACA Market May Be Stabilizing

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  Hey there! If you’re like most of us, caffeine is probably a part of your daily routine. Whether it is through a steaming cup of coffee or your favorite energy drink, it’s hard to imagine a day without it. But have you ever stopped to wonder, “How much caffeine is too much?” […]

How Much Caffeine Is Too Much?

Currently, the Senate works on applying changes to the Better Care Reconciliation Act. The bill has many areas in need of improvement due to contention with former laws passed by the ACA. Among some of the areas causing friction are the gradual elimination of ACA’s Medicaid expansion; the size and […]

The Better Care Reconciliation Act Awaits Further Changes Until the ...

There’s no denying that healthcare costs are high and continually growing. The average an American citizen spends around $10,345 on healthcare. According to a government study, about 5% of the population accounts for nearly half the spending in a given year. For the most part, the sick and disabled make up […]

The Three Reasons Why Healthcare Costs Are So High

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Following heart disease, cancer is the second leading cause of death in America. Simply put, cancer occurs when abnormal cells in the body grow uncontrollably and invade surrounding tissues. Instead of dying and being replaced by healthy cells, cancer cells continue multiplying. As these abnormal cells accumulate, they can form […]

The Most Common Signs of Various Cancers

Alcohol affects the body in many ways. In moderation, drinking is fine, but too much of a good thing can be a bad thing with excessive consumption. For instance, drinking a glass of wine or beer per day won’t necessarily cause immediate damage. However, if this becomes a habit or […]

The Health and Financial Consequences of Excessive Alcohol Consumption

There is a delayed vote on the new Senate healthcare bill, which would be used to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act. Many senators have spoken out about their disapproval for certain legislations that would be passed under the new bill. While the bill is delayed, the Senate debates […]

The Three Biggest Issues Delaying the Vote for the New ...

Health Care Plans HMO, PPO, EPO, and POS are terms we run across while determining your new type of health plan.  These terms can confuse most people, making it hard to pick the plan that meets your needs.  In this article, I would like to go over all the plans […]

Health Care Plans: HMO, PPO, EPO, and POS

Short Term Medical Plan Companion Life
1. Available Year-Round This year, Open Enrollment lasts from November 1, 2017 to December 15, 2017. If you did not file for insurance in previous years, chances are you will not be able to get coverage until those dates. For those that don’t want to wait for Open Enrollment, Companion Life short term medical […]

Three Benefits to Having a Companion Life Short Term Medical ...