Medical Care An accident or illness may make it impossible to work. This may mean a drastic drop in income. Disability insurance benefits replace part of the wages lost. If you’re considering buying a disability insurance policy, ask the following: * What percentage of your pre-tax salary is paid out? (50 to 60% is average.) […]
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Medication Do This, Not That Each year in the U.S., more than 700,000 people are seen in a hospital emergency department (ED) for adverse drug events. This includes: * Over 177,000 adults age 65 years or older. * About 71,000 children (18 years old or younger) due to accidental medicine poisonings. Over 80% of these
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Medical Care What rights and privileges can you expect from a hospital when you become a patient? According to the American Hospital Association (AHA), there are specific standards of care that all patients are entitled to. The AHA has developed a voluntary code-the Patient’s Bill of Rights-that presents guidelines for both staff and patients. 1.
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Medical Care Should you require treatment in an emergency room, ask a relative or a friend to accompany you to serve as your “clear head.” He or she can keep track of what procedures are being done and what kind of treatment you’re getting, and speak on your behalf if treatment seems too slow in
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Medical Care * Signing up for the same plan as the one you have is easy, but spending time to find out about all options could be worth it. Ask your employer for written materials for your options or how to access the information online. * Estimate what your costs for the coming year will
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Medical Care Finding the right doctor or health care provider for you is a big part of your medical care. Don’t wait until you get sick to find one. When you look for or change doctors, follow these tips: * Look for one who accepts your health plan. Check with the plan. Ask the person
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Medical Care Different Types of Health Plans * Health Savings Account (HSA). Money set aside by you or your employer (on a tax-free basis) to pay for current and future medical expenses. * High-deductible Health Plan. A plan that has a high-cost yearly deductible that must be met before benefits are paid by the plan.
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