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Did you know that exercise can slow down the aging process? One way to stay physically active is to get involved in a SilverSneakers program in your area. Let’s take a look at what the program is and how it can help you. What’s SilverSneakers all about? It’s a fitness…

    Open enrollment season is coming up. Check out these reasons to start exploring your options for health care coverage. 1. Everyone needs a check-up. Not only should you be seen yearly for mammograms and other preventive care, at some point you may get sick and require an antibiotic…

The open enrollment period to purchase an individual or family insurance policy on the Marketplace is the only time you can change, update or cancel your policy – without penalty or having to qualify for a life event. Take advantage of this time to explore your options and find the…

Medical bills can sometimes seem like they’re written in a foreign language, but it’s important to understand the contents to avoid paying too much. Insurance carriers have tried to ease your pain by providing an explanation of benefits (EOB); however, that can also be hard to decipher. Here are a…

You need your medication. That’s non-negotiable. Even if they cost a lot.   Consider these steps to lower your prescription costs: Go for a generic brand. Generic medications can cost significantly less than a name-brand drug. Check with your insurance company’s formulary to find out which comparable medication your policy…

If only purchasing Medicare was as easy as one-and-done. You spend a ton of time figuring out how Medicare plans work and choosing the best plan for you. Then, poof: The government makes one “simple” change and the dominos start to fall.   That’s what’s happened with Medicare Plan F…

As a traveler, you spend a lot of time planning the trip, choosing sights to see, and dreaming about the visit. But you’re probably overlooking one important factor: health insurance.   If you’re heading abroad for a leisure trip, going for business or spending a semester as a student, it’s…

You’ve probably heard that healthcare costs are rising, and wondered, What can I do about it? With the annual election period happening now, it’s time to take advantage of savings that can reduce your healthcare expenses and put a little more spending money in your pocket each month. What to…

For you and a huge number of consumers across Ohio, Medical Mutual has been the go-to individual health insurance carrier of choice. Unfortunately, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is causing many carriers like Medical Mutual to make adjustments to their product offerings or coverage area. Get ready, because your health…

No matter how you feel about the Affordable Care Act (ACA), if you need health insurance, you’re going to have to learn the ins and outs of Obamacare. With the Open Enrollment Period (OEP) coming up (between November 1, 2020, and January 31, 2021), you should take the time to…