Health insurance can be very confusing, especially when terms like HMOs, PPOs or HSAs are thrown at you. To make it easier, you can begin sorting through your options by first thinking about your specific needs.
For example, someone who has a child away at college should consider whether a policy offers coverage outside its regular [...]
Archive for September, 2008
Things to consider when choosing a health plan
Published by September 30th, 2008 in Health Insurance.0 Comments
Study reveals CT colonography is effective at detecting colon cancer
Published by September 29th, 2008 in Health and Wellness.0 Comments
A much anticipated federal study of an X-ray alternative to the uncomfortable colonoscopy has confirmed its efficiency at detecting most cancers, although it has some drawbacks.
More people may be persuaded to get screened for colon cancer, because Medicare is currently considering paying for this lower cost, less invasive option. Some experts believe that the new [...]
BCBSNC creates Workplace Wellness program
Published by September 29th, 2008 in BCBSNC and Health and Wellness.0 Comments
Some people may ask “why do we need a workplace wellness program?”. First of all, a workplace wellness program can provide major benefits for everyone involved, one of which is the lowering of costs for employers and employees. There is also the possibility for better health for everyone, which increases productivity and morale.
Companies that already [...]
Blue Options HSA members will get investment changes
Published by September 24th, 2008 in BCBSNC.0 Comments
In October, ACS Mellon HSA Solution will begin a new unified investment program that will provide 20 exceptionally rated no-load funds from a variety of fund families with no minimum investment.
This new investment option will affect both group and individual members enrolled in a Blue Options HSA. These significant changes include:
Dreyfus will be replaced by [...]
Medicare Part B premiums to remain steady for 2009
Published by September 23rd, 2008 in Health Insurance.0 Comments
The premium that seniors pay for Medicare Part B will remain the same for next year as it was this year. This premium covers doctors visits and other things but not hospital stays.
This is the first time since 2000, and the sixth time ever, that the premium has not gone up from one year to [...]
In October, BCBSNC will start to facilitate a new two-sided member ID card. Once it is implemented, BSBSNC subscribers will get the newly designed ID card as they register, add family members to their policy, or ask for extra ID cards.Â
BCBSNC subscribers will most likely acquire a new ID card when their employer group or [...]
Water aerobics is attracting more young people
Published by September 17th, 2008 in Health and Wellness.0 Comments
When water aerobics is mentioned, one usually pictures a group of senior citizens with those funny rubber caps on their heads, but it seems like all that is changing. If you check out a water aerobics class today you are more likely to see several people as young as age 20 working out in the [...]
