Finding Pet Resources Yes, pet resources. This section is dedicated to providing you with help for your pet. My husband and I understand that it isn’t just the humans in the family that suffer when financial times get rough; our pets suffer as well. Personally speaking, having three huge dogs of our own, my husband […]
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When Selecting Your Providers – Narrowing Your Options You are ready to start selecting your providers. You have an idea of what types of services/benefits you want included in your health insurance policy. You have an idea of how much you are able/willing to pay for these services. Now, you need to consider how you […]
COBRA and HIPAA Coverage COBRA, the Consolidation Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act, established in 1986 through Federal legislation, affects companies with twenty or more employees. One provision of the law allows you to purchase your employer’s medical coverage for you and/or your family for an eighteen month period in the event you leave the company. The […]
What to Expect in Pain Management Food and water represent life. But what does pain management represent? Pain is your body’s way of letting you know something is wrong. When your loved one is in pain, it forces you to realize something is really wrong. And, as the strength of the pain medication increases, you […]
Medicare Medicare is a form of a Federally managed health care plan. Eligibility is based on the following: If you have been a citizen of the United States for five years or more or are a permanent resident living continuously in the US for over five years You or your spouse have been employed by […]
Dealing With Grief Dealing with grief, is one road of your life experiences you should not walk alone. It is important to surround yourself with a strong support system of friends, family members, members of your religious community, support groups, and people who are not afraid to talk about what you went through or, more […]
What You Need to Consider Will you vaccinate your baby before all of you leave the hospital? You have just been handed your bundle of joy. Before you have a chance to recover and enjoy the moment, you are given your first parental decisions; what is your baby’s name, if it is a boy, will […]
Once You Arrive at the Hospital What Can You Expect It is helpful to know what to expect once you arrive at the hospital, whether you are going as a patient or as a visitor. Whether you are a patient or a visitor, the information desk of any hospital is an excellent place to start! […]
Appointment Calendar You might wish to use an appointment calendar to keep all your medical appointments in one place for easy reference. We have created, for your convenience, a blank calendar which provides you with two months per page. By downloading the blank calendar you save the expense of having to buy a new one, […]
Know What to Expect With the Pediatrician Appointment Ask what to expect from the office staff or pediatrician when you schedule the appointment for your baby or child. Also ask them to explain the purpose of the visit. Once you clearly understand the purpose of the appointment, explain it to your child in a manner […]
Understanding the Five Phases of Terminal Illness There are phases of terminal illness that you may go through once you are diagnosed. The initial or pre-diagnosis phase begins with the feeling that something just isn’t right. You may have gone to your doctor with complaints of feeling tired or you have stomach pains or whatever […]
Things to Consider When helping your friend or family member, here are a few things you may also wish to consider: Allow your friend/family member to talk to the doctor. You are there to be their support. If they omit information then you should speak up, but, otherwise, be respectful by letting them manage as […]
Participating Provider Versus Non-Participating (Out-of-Network) Provider Participating (par) providers are healthcare providers who have entered into an agreement with your insurance carrier. Your insurance carrier agrees to direct “clients” to the provider and, in exchange, the provider accepts a lower fee for their services. Your insurance carrier screens interested healthcare providers to insure they meet […]
