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Dental insurance brings most US adults peace of mind

August 16, 2022August 12, 2022 G. Turner

Dental insurance - Woman smiling in dentist office

A Delta Dental study found that the coverage eased concerns of 89 percent of US adults. Dental insurance not only provides coverage for oral health care, but most people also find that it provides them with comfort in knowing that they have the added protection, according to a recently released 2022 State of America’s Oral Health and Wellness Report. The report is a nationwide analysis of US consumer oral health opinions and behaviors. The research was commissioned by the Delta Dental insurance company. It focused on US adults and parents…

8 Tips for Mothers to Recover from a Difficult Birth

August 2, 2022 Guest Author

Whoever tells you that giving birth is “easy” has most definitely not experienced this roller coaster ride full of emotional struggles and physical hardships. Because giving birth is hard, no matter how you do it, no matter how many times you do it. And for some of us, it’s incredibly challenging. Maybe your birth didn’t go according to plan, or you had a traumatic experience. Maybe it was just really, really long and challenging. Whatever the case, it’s important to remember that you did your absolute best. Look at those…

7 Tips For Managing Healthcare Costs

August 2, 2022 Guest Author

Acquiring healthcare facilities in today’s world can be expensive. With the increasing human population, medical services have become limited for every individual. Unless you have a lot of money to spend, getting timely and adequate treatment may not always be an option. Therefore, you must spend your money mindfully when it comes to healthcare. Experts suggest the best way to get adequate medical support is through managing your healthcare costs. If you know how to save money while seeking medical facilities, you can make them more financially accessible. Likewise, utilizing…

Does Insurance Coverage Cater To Cancer? All You Need To Know

August 2, 2022 Guest Author

The unfortunate thing about cancer is that it does not discriminate. It can affect anyone at any time, and often with little warning. And this makes it all the more necessary to have adequate health insurance coverage if you or a loved one should ever be diagnosed with the disease. Most health insurance plans will cover at least some of the cost of cancer treatment, but the coverage can vary significantly from one plan to another. It is necessary to know what your policy covers and doesn’t so you can…

Under half of American adults have basic health insurance literacy

July 27, 2022July 26, 2022 G. Turner

Health insurance - Confusion about coverage

People across the US have widespread misconceptions about important coverage concepts. Many adults across the United States have a weak health insurance literacy, according to a new Forbes Advisor survey. Americans are struggling with issues such as basic terms and concepts regarding their coverage. The survey from Forbes Advisor showed that as much as 77 percent of Americans were confused by basic terms used in their health insurance policies, such as co-payment, co-insurance and deductible. The survey was conducted online and involved the participation of 2,000 US adults with a…

Covered California rates announced and they’re on their way up

July 25, 2022July 22, 2022 Marc

Covered California - Health Insurance rate increase

Coverage purchased through the state health insurance marketplace will rise by an average of 6 percent. The Covered California rates have been announced for next year, and the cost of coverage will be increasing by an average of 6 percent for 2023. Officials cautioned that coverage could be far more expensive for some if federal aid isn’t renewed by Congress. They cautioned that some consumers could see their premiums as much as doubling if Congress chooses not to renew federal aid. The rate hike announcement represents the largest increase Covered…

What to Do If Your Birth Plan Doesn’t Work Out

July 23, 2022 Guest Author

There’s a lot to plan when you want a baby, including making the decision when to start trying to conceive at the start of the process, followed by everything from choosing names and color schemes for the nursery to where and how to give birth. For many women, giving birth is an empowering experience. Pregnancy, and then labor, push the body to its limits. As an experience women go through only a handful of times each (if at all), and with each pregnancy and birth being a unique experience, it…