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What To Do If You Can’t Afford Insulin?
Diabetes is one of our country’s largest public health crises. 11.6% of Americans are living with the diagnosis. Untreated diabetes leads to blindness, stroke, kidney disease, heart disease, nerve damage, amputations – and of course – increased healthcare costs. But what if you can’t afford your insulin? The High Cost of Diabetes According to the…
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10 Reasons Why Insurance Didn’t Cover Your Medical Bill
Medical debt is a significant financial burden for many people in the United States. According to a study by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, over 43 million Americans have medical debt on their credit reports. One common cause of medical debt is the failure of health insurance plans to cover medical bills. Why Did Your…
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What Does a Breast Cancer Screening Cost?
Although crucial for early detection and treatment, there is no easy answer to the question, “What does a breast cancer screening cost?” Whether you have insurance, choose not to use insurance, or can’t afford insurance, you could get very different answers. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This puts the spotlight on breast cancer…
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Suicide Prevention – What We All Can Do
Suicide rates increased approximately 36% between 2000–2022. Someone died from suicide every 11 minutes and it was the second leading cause of death for people ages 10-14 and 20-34. However, there are risks and warning signs, as well as things everyone can do to support suicide prevention. September is Suicide Prevention Month, which is a nationwide…
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How to Estimate Out-of-Pocket Healthcare Costs – Without or Without Insurance
Healthcare expenses are the biggest potential threat to your finances because, unlike other things we purchase, we frequently don’t know the full price upfront. Even having good insurance won’t guarantee that your out-of-pocket expenses won’t break the bank if you become seriously sick or injured. However, you can shop ahead for most non-emergency services and…
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