Category: Health Insurance
Is A Work-Sponsored Health Insurance Plan My Best Option?
Posted: May 22, 2019
If your employer offers health insurance, that doesn’t necessarily mean you have to buy it. Employees can choose to leave an employer-sponsored group plan in favor of Obamacare – the health insurance market. Do you know your best option? Each one has its pros and cons. What Are the Advantages of Employer-Sponsored Health Insurance? In most cases, workplace health insurance is less costly than an...
How Seeing A Dentist Can Improve Your Overall Health
Posted: May 15, 2019
Most people know that seeing a dentist regularly is good for oral health and the appearance of your smile. But not everyone knows that it can also improve your overall health. Oral health is more important than most people realize. The Connection Between Oral Health and Overall Health Oral health provides clues about your general health, and problems in the mouth can affect the entire...
Changing Your Health Insurance After Marriage Or Divorce
Posted: May 8, 2019
Generally, you can only enroll in a health insurance plan during open enrollment or during a special enrollment period brought about by a qualifying event. Both marriage and divorce are considered qualifying events. Understanding when you are eligible to make changes is key to avoiding high-cost health insurance coverage or paying medical bills on your own. How Can You Change Your Health Insurance If You...
No Smoking At Work: Is It Legal?
Posted: January 28, 2016
The adverse health effects of smoking are real and undeniable. Every year, in excess of 480,000 Americans die from tobacco use and secondhand smoke, according to the American Lung Association. Smoking dramatically increases the risk of lung cancer diagnosis and is responsible for a bevy of unwanted side-effects, like yellowing of teeth, difficulty breathing, bronchial infections and a host of other issues. It's these harmful...
5 Ways To Build a Healthy Workplace Culture
Posted: January 20, 2016
Americans around the country are in the midst of personal campaigns to get themselves just a little bit healthier than they were last year. Whether it's losing a few pounds or finally kicking that bad habit once and for all, a life centered on good well-being is something that everyone can take advantage of - even though it might be easier said than done. But...