Lady Gaga Suffers from Fibromyalgia. What is it?
The ever talented Mother Monsters, Lady Gaga, recently went public about her medical diagnosis of fibromyalgia in her Netflix documentary called “Five Foot Two”. In this film she shared her struggles dealing with the condition and how it has infringed upon her career,...
How Much Does Long-Term Care Insurance Cost?
When you’re young, you can’t wait to grow up. It’s like a fantasy world where you get mail, people take you seriously, and bedtime is after the Tonight Show. But when you do grow up, you’re hit with the harsh reality of how many more responsibilities you have. What?...
Are Mental Health Services Covered By Insurance?
There is a stigma in the United States against those who suffer from mental health issues. It can be discriminating and prejudicial as many people believe that individuals suffering from mental health issues to be dangerous and difficult to talk to. The reality is...
Improving Healthcare and Physician Pay
When Americans are asked what they believe to be the most prestigious profession, doctor is the overwhelming top choice, with an 88% response rate. Doctors are well educated, licensed, and save lives. It’s a position that few people are qualified for or capable of. In...
What is the Child Health Insurance Program (CHIP)?
There are few things as pure as a child’s happiness. A healthy child will giggle and run around all day without a care in the world. It’s difficult not to feed off their energy and feel happiness. But when a child is sick and in pain, it can be equally as...
What Should You Do If You Need Short-Term Health Insurance?
Unless you prefer the affordable, preppy style of Gap clothing, the word “gap” usually has a negative connotation. The income inequality gap, a gap between your teeth, the gap in the sidewalk. One place you really don’t want to have a gap is in your health insurance...
Discover the Secrets of Your Health Insurance
In-N-Out is a popular, fast-food burger spot located across six states. They have a very simple menu that consists of a few burgers, fries, and shakes. It resembles nothing like the Cheesecake Factory. One of the things that makes In-N-Out so popular, aside from its...
What To Do If You Can’t Afford Your Medical Bills?
Barbara Ehrenreich’s 2001 book Nickel and Dimed was an eye opening look at the harsh realities of what life was like for the working poor. She put herself through a social experiment, working unskilled jobs to get a better idea of what life was like for the working...
How Does COBRA Health Insurance Work?
COBRA is a very cool name for health insurance. Much cooler than the Bronze or Silver packages most insurance companies offer. If you were to pick a health insurance plan based solely on its name, COBRA would by my first choice. But what is it? Health insurance for...
What is a Health Savings Account?
It’s not uncommon for a young adult to have a high deductible insurance plan. These plans have low monthly premiums in exchange for a much higher deductible. It’s an attractive plan because healthy people don’t expect to get sick, so they want to pay the least amount...
What Are the Affects of Alcohol on the Body and Your Insurance?
If you were to watch any sporting event on television, you’re bound to watch a commercial for alcohol. Companies like Budweiser, Dos Equis, and Miller Lite spend billions of dollars a year getting you to buy their product. In fact, Anheuser-Busch spends more than $500...
Obamacare vs. Employer Insurance: Best Option for Enrolling Spouse
Your wedding day. It’s the happiest day of your life. Leading up to the big day you have many big decisions regarding your wedding. Band or DJ? What kind of cake? Who’s sitting next to Uncle Jerry? Often times what gets lost in the shuffle is what to do about health...
Health for All Kids Act in California
According to the last rankings produced by the World Rank Group, California has the eighth largest economy in the world. A single state within the borders of the United States outranks the vast majority of global economies. To put the size of California’s economy into...