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How to Enjoy the Holidays Without Packing on the Pounds

November 26, 2015 December 11, 2015

As the days get shorter, and the nights grow colder, it’s tempting to indulge in all of your favorite foods. With so many holiday treats available during this time of the year, it can be hard to enjoy yourself without adding to your waistline. Below are a few helpful tips on how to celebrate without going up a size:

Wellness

Holiday Stress Relievers

November 26, 2015 November 27, 2015

Although most of us love the holiday season, this period of the year can also be quite stressful. Between trying to find the gift for every loved one and fighting the crowds at the mall, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. Below are a few simple tips you can use for making this holiday season as pleasant and stress-free as possible.

Healthcare

What is your Health Insurance Plan Required to Provide for Free?

November 20, 2015 November 26, 2015

Between co-pays and coinsurance costs, it sometimes seems like healthcare insurance offers no free benefits. But if you read the fine print carefully, you may find that a lot of benefits are offered at no additional costs.

Healthcare

Commercial and Government Health Insurance

November 13, 2015 November 16, 2015

With all the recent changes in the law, it can sometimes be difficult understanding the exact difference between government insurance and commercial insurance. In short, government insurance usually refers to a variety of different plans (including those that are regulated by the government in a kind of market, while commercial insurance refers to plans that are sold by for-profit companies that are free from such regulations.

Healthcare

Understanding Health Insurance Coinsurance

November 11, 2015 November 12, 2015

If buying and comprehending health insurance weren’t complicated enough, many people today are also tasked with paying for and understanding coinsurance. Because the term can be confusing, we have prepared the following guide.

Healthcare

The Pros and Cons of a High Health Insurance Deductible Plan

November 9, 2015 November 13, 2015

When it comes to choosing health insurance plans, one of the most important things to consider is the deductible. With any insurance policy, a deductible is the amount you must pay out of pocket before the insurance provider will pay for anything. While not every insurance plan includes deductibles, more than 80% of them do, so knowing which one is right for you is important. Many insurance plans are categorized by having a low deductible, meaning you only pay a little before the insurer begins to play, or a high deductible, which can be quite substantial. But because the premiums (costs) of high deductible insurance plans are lower, it can be a wise choice for some people.

Healthcare

Understanding HMO, PPO and EPO

November 5, 2015 November 9, 2015

With so many acronyms flying around when it comes to describing health insurance, it’s easy to get confused. Below is a simple guide to what these acronyms stand for, and how you can better understand which type of plan is best for you.

Healthcare

Obamacare 2016: What you need to know about the Affordable Care Act

October 30, 2015 November 9, 2015

The Affordable Care Act, most commonly known as “Obamacare,” has a number of changes that will take place for the year 2016. Below is a complete guide to everything you will need to know about enrollment in the program:

Wellness

When Should You Take Your Child to the Doctor?

When to take your child to the doctor - SmartChoiceMD

October 28, 2015 October 28, 2015

It happens to every parent: your child is running a fever, or has other obvious signs of illness, but not quite so bad that you’re sure a visit to the doctor or hospital is in order. Without being a trained medical professional, it can be very difficult knowing when a child really needs to get sometimes expensive medical help, and when it’s okay to treat the symptoms at home with rest, over-the-counter medicines, and traditional remedies. Below is a brief guide on how to identify the potential seriousness of your child’s condition..

Pharmaceuticals

The Pros and Cons of Flu Shots

SmartChoiceMD - Why you should and shouldn't get the flu shot

October 23, 2015 October 23, 2015

As the weather starts to get colder, so too begins the great debate about whether it’s a good idea to get a preventative flu shot. Health authorities and many doctors recommend that certain groups of people get the flu shot at this time of the year, while others argue strenuously against it.Below is a brief guide to the pros and cons of flu shots:

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How to Enjoy the Holidays Without Packing on the Pounds

Holiday Stress Relievers

What is your Health Insurance Plan Required to Provide for Free?

Commercial and Government Health Insurance

Understanding Health Insurance Coinsurance

The Pros and Cons of a High Health Insurance Deductible Plan

Understanding HMO, PPO and EPO

Obamacare 2016: What you need to know about the Affordable Care Act

When Should You Take Your Child to the Doctor?

The Pros and Cons of Flu Shots