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Preparing For Your Well Visit

Last Updated: June 17, 2026

Your annual well visit (also referred to as an annual physical, checkup, or exam) is covered at 100% by your health insurance provider. Seeing your doctor each year is a crucial piece of an effective preventive care routine.


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Healthcare Clinics

Last Updated: June 17, 2026

What is a Healthcare Clinic?

A Healthcare Clinic is an organized medical facility often affiliated with a hospital that offers diagnostic, therapeutic, or preventive outpatient services. Healthcare clinics are a great care option for non-emergency, medical needs if you pref...

Smart Strategies for Saving Money on Prescription Drugs

Last Updated: March 23, 2026

Prescription medications are a lifeline for millions of people, providing essential treatment for a wide range of health conditions. However, the rising cost of these medications can make them prohibitively expensive for many. If you're concerned about the impact of presc...

How to Stay Active as the Temperatures Drop

Last Updated: June 17, 2026

When cold winter weather moves in, you may feel tempted to stay cozy indoors or wrapped up in your favorite blanket on the couch. Rather than staying sedentary all winter, why not have some fun! Ice skating, snow shoeing, and cross country skiing are just a few activities ...
Healthcare Claims

Last Updated: March 20, 2026

A healthcare claim is a request for payment that you or your doctor submit to your health insurance company after you receive care. The claim includes unique medical codes that have been interpreted from the healthcare providers notes during your visit. Using these codes,...

Telehealth

Last Updated: June 17, 2026

Telehealth, which means: "the provision of healthcare remotely by means of telecommunications technology," now allows consumers to receive healthcare from wherever they are: the comfort of a living room, at the office, or while traveling away from home. Seeing yo...

Prior Authorization

Last Updated: March 23, 2026

What is Prior Authorization?

Prior Authorization is an approval from your health insurer or plan stating that a healthcare service, treatment plan, prescription drug or durable medical equipment is medically necessary.

 

As a member of your company’s benefit plan, you m...

Tips for Staying Healthy this Winter

Last Updated: June 17, 2026

It’s no secret that many of us are taking extra measures this fall to stay healthy. Whether you are a healthcare worker on the frontlines, a school teacher, or a parent working from home, staying illness-free this season ensures that you feel well and can continue to serve...
Shopping for Healthcare

Last Updated: March 23, 2026

If the possibility of receiving an unexpected medical bill in the mail after a healthcare visit stirs up more fear than the effects of untreated injury or illness, this article is for you. The Healthcare Price Transparency Rule, effective January 1, 2021, brings...

Understanding Healthcare Transactions

Last Updated: March 24, 2026

Typical service transactions are straightforward. When you walk into your usual barber shop or hair salon, you typically have a good idea of what the bill will be once the service is complete. You receive the service and pay the bill before heading out the door. All done!...