Benefits
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Paying for your medical deductibles, health-related products, and dependent care with pre-tax dollars out of your Flexible Spending Account is a no-brainer.
November 21, 2007 -
There are times when you need insurance in order to get insurance. This is one of those times.
November 20, 2007 -
There was a time when a trip to the chiropractor was looked upon as a half-step up from a trip to a palm reader.
November 19, 2007 -
When it comes to Flexible Spending Accounts, start with two decisions: Do you want to participate? Seriously. Would you like your co-payments, deductibles, aspirin, cold medicine, even bandages (think Band-Aids™) covered? For the sake of…
November 16, 2007 -
Is your internist awesome? Your podiatrist perfect? Your gastroenterologist great? Then if you do nothing else this Open Season, do one thing: call your physician’s office and make sure they’ll be staying in your plan…
November 15, 2007 -
When deciding whether to keep the coverage you have or switch to something else, Walt Francis of Checkbook Magazine says there are two bits of homework you need to do: ask yourself if your needs…
November 13, 2007 -
It’s that time of year again. Time to hunt down those gloves you liked so much last winter, figure out what to do for Thanksgiving, and review your health plan for the coming year. You…
November 12, 2007 -
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All things being equal, according to CHECKBOOK\'s Walton Francis, the most economical route to wellness is with an HMO.
December 08, 2006 -
Federal retirees are covered by health plans, even when they choose not to enroll in Medicare Part B.
December 06, 2006 -
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There is a measurement tool that compares how well FEHB health plans perform for patients with specific needs.
December 01, 2006 -
There are a few basic things to remember as you decide on a health plan for the coming year.
November 29, 2006 -
There was a time when a trip to the chiropractor was looked upon as a half-step up from a trip to a palm reader. Now, if you see some back pain in your future, you…
November 28, 2006 -
When deciding whether to keep the coverage you have or switch to something else, Walt Francis of Checkbook Magazine says there’s two bits of homework you need to do: ask yourself if your needs have…
November 27, 2006