Care & Cost Education

Tips and articles to help you take control of your healthcare costs.

Before You Get Care

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  • Shop for Your Healthcare
  • Discuss Costs with Your Doctor
  • Use Clinics & Urgent Care Centers
  • Ask About Payment Options
  • Know Your Doctor's Payment Policies
  • Medical Tourism for Lower Prices

Lower Your Medical Bills

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  • 5 Ways to Lower Your Medical Bills
  • Call and Negotiate Your Medical Bills
  • Check Your Hospital Bills for Errors
  • Ask to Have Your Co-pays and Deductibles Reduced
  • Don't put Medical debt on a Credit Card

Relating to Your Doctor

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  • Choosing the Best Doctor
  • Does Board Certification Matter?
  • What Kind of Patient Are You?
  • Your First Visit to a New Doctor
  • When to Break Up with Your Doctor

Healthcare Plans

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  • Use a Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Save with Consumer-Directed Healthcare Plans Like Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)
  • Get Insurance with a Pre-Existing Condition
  • Is Dental/Vision Coverage Worth it

Preventative Care

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  • 10 Proven Preventative Screenings
  • Make Lifestyle Changes a Priority
  • Stay out of the Emergency Room

Save on Prescriptions

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  • Look for Discounts – Drug Companies Want You to Take Your Medication

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