Originally posted on November 30, 2006 @ 3:38 pm
Why the Need to Enter a Rehab to Recover from Drug Abuse
Drug addiction is one of society’s major problems today and this is happening around the world even in the less developed countries. It is an issue that governments are still trying to resolve through the passing and implementation of appropriate laws.
Thankfully, rehabilitation centers exist to help addicts recover and become free and normal people again. They play a vital role in reforming a patient and preventing a relapse in the future. [Read more…]
Originally posted on December 12, 2016 @ 9:19 pm
How Healthcare Affects Your Income And Savings
These days it’s even easier for your health care to affect your income and even the money that you have in savings. With the Affordable Care Act those people that have more money maybe paying more than normal for their insurance, well it is helping people who have less money actually be able to have insurance and health care.
This act also will be determined by your income, because depending on how much you make you may be eligible for some discounts. if you opt not to have insurance you could end up with a penalty on your taxes the following year. Aside from that here are some other things that your health care effects when it comes to the money that you have. [Read more…]
Originally posted on December 13, 2016 @ 3:25 pm
5 Tips for Lowering Your Health Insurance Premium
With the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, some Americans are finding themselves shopping for health insurance for the first time. While some individuals found themselves with coverage thanks to Medicaid, many more people found themselves with high-priced premiums and decreased coverage. Finding insurance that will meet your family’s needs without breaking your monthly budget can be a Herculean task. Included here are a few tips to help you lower your health insurance premium.
Quit Smoking
While the healthcare reform may have altered the insurance landscape in that you cannot be refused coverage, insurance companies are still able to charge a “premium” for those who smoke. Smoking increases your risk of COPD, asthma and lung cancer which can end up costing your insurance company. In return, they charge you more up front on your monthly premium, as much as 50% more for the same coverage as a non-smoker. [Read more…]
Originally posted on December 21, 2015 @ 10:32 pm