Life changes are a common occurrence. In one person’s lifetime, everyone will go through life event that changes their personal and financial situation. It may also affect your health care situation – including your health insurance benefits. There are federal laws that affect your benefits whether in you’re in an employer based health plan or […]
Part 5 in our series to introduce you to some basic concepts about your health care. As the costs for health care continue to rise, individuals and companies are trying to find ways to control these rising costs. Some look for ways in the insurance products they use while many companies institute wellness programs and other […]
Part 4 in our series to introduce you to some basic concepts about your health care. It wasn’t too long ago that, if you had decent health insurance, you left the doctor’s office with a $25 copay or maybe no cost at all. While that’s still a possibility, more than likely you receive benefits from a health […]
Part 3 in our series to introduce you to some basic concepts about your health care. As health insurance evolves, more and more plans are requiring a higher percentage of “cost sharing” between employers and their employees. The simple co-pay you used to incur when going to the doctor has now turned into deductibles and coinsurance, […]
We are pleased to announce that the providers at Madison Women’s Health are now in-network providers for UnitedHealthcare, effective February 1, 2016. Previously, patients would need to gain an exception from UnitedHealthcare, see our clinic through another third-party network or pay out-of-network premiums for services received at our clinic. Being in-network will allow UnitedHealthcare patients […]
Part 2 in our series to introduce you to some basic concepts about your health care. As health care providers, our main goal is that you be healthy and stay healthy. There are many ways that can be accomplished, understanding that life doesn’t always cooperate. It’s important to know that other partners in your health […]
We have received a lot of questions about the Zika virus, so we thought we would provide a quick overview and some resources to help you become aware of this potential health risk. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) released a travel advisory last week for 14 countries that relates to any women who are […]
Happy New Year 2016! With the change in the calendar, it means new things for your health insurance plans. My health insurance? Well, perhaps this isn’t at the top of your list of resolutions, but it is important nonetheless. Even if you are keeping the exact same insurance plan, be on the lookout for these […]
Staying Active and Healthy in the Colder Months When you hear the words “fall” or “autumn,” what do you think of? Leaves turning beautiful colors, cooler temperatures, perhaps visiting an orchard or a farm to pick the perfect pumpkin with your family to later carve into Jack-o-Lanterns. However, when summer turns into autumn and the […]
It’s That Time Of Year Again! Hot, muggy days slowly turn cooler and the leaves begin the ever beautiful change from vibrant green to a variety of reds, yellows and oranges. We bring out our fall jackets and enjoy walks together in the crisp autumn days while listening to the leaves crunch under our feet. […]
