Get More Health Insurance Info Now >> The search for the right health insurance can be a frustrating process, but if you have a pre-existing condition, it can be even more challenging. It all comes down to the fact that a person with a pre-existing condition is a higher risk, and therefore more expensive to Read More
9,700 Reasons to Get a Catastrophic Health Policy
Posted on: September 1, 2014
The total cost for all hospital stays in the United States in 2010 were $375.9 billion, and the average cost per stay was $9,700, according to a statistical brief released in 2013 by the Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project. Of the 20 most expensive conditions to treat, septicemia (also known as “sepsis,” a condition where Read More
Why 7% of the Population Will Need $9,700 for Hospital Stays
Posted on: September 1, 2014
The average cost of a hospital stay was $9,700 in 2010, but for people between the ages of 65-84, that cost was much closer to $12,300, according to a 2013 study from the Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project. Of patients admitted to the hospital, those facing the biggest increase in cost were diagnosed with spondylosis, Read More
How to Know Whether Medicare Part F is Right for You
Posted on: November 22, 2013
You may be familiar with Medicare Parts A through D, but if you’re looking for the most comprehensive coverage available, you need to know about Medicare Supplement Plan F, sometimes called “Medicare Part F.†Considered the “Cadillac of Medicare supplemental coverage,†this Medigap plan picks up where other Medicare plans leave off. It still has Read More
Healthcare Costs, Co-pays and Coinsurance
Posted on: October 3, 2013
Your healthcare costs are an important factor to consider when you want to buy health insurance, and you have a number of options for managing those costs. You can choose to pay a higher deductible to lower your regular premiums, which means you need to pay that deductible amount for doctor’s visits and medical bills Read More
