Coordination of benefits can affect if your health insurance claims get paid. Find out what you can do to prevent unpaid claims. Do you have more than one health insurance plan? Maybe one through your employer and one through your spouse’s employer? If so, these plans need to work together to make sure you’re getting […]
Information About Zika
Information below is offered by the CDC CDC’s Response to Zika Doctor’s Visit Checklist: For Pregnant Women Who Traveled to an Area with Zika* If you are pregnant and traveled to an area with Zika, you should talk to your doctor or other healthcare provider, even if you don’t feel sick. Bring this checklist to your […]
Choosing the Right Insurance Plan for You in 2017
September is the month when many people get bombarded with information about what insurance plan to select for 2017. This may include changing benefits, networks or providers. It is very important to understand all of your options available in order to maximize your health plan coverage for the most reasonable price. According to ConsumerReports.org, there […]
Continuing to Understand Your Health Care – Referrals vs. Authorizations: Why Should I Care?
HealthCare 101: Referrals vs. Authorizations Why Should I Care? In today’s healthcare environment, there is a lot of talk about making sure you get a referral or an authorization for your services. If you call to inquire about recommended treatment, questions about “referrals” and “authorizations” may come up. Each health insurance company may have different […]
New Fitness Classes to Check Out This Summer
It’s not too late to try OUr fitness classes this summer! New Fitness Classes Thursdays At Madison Women’s Health starting July 7th The classes will be taught by Poppy Niosi, who is the owner of Spirit and Fire Training. Poppy is an ACE Certified Personal Trainer and Certified Group Fitness Instructor. She is an inspiration to those […]
Happy Father’s Day to all of our Madison Women’s Health families!
What does Zika virus have to do with Father’s Day? Most of the focus on Zika virus and pregnancy has been on what women can do to prevent being bitten by potentially infected mosquitoes. However, male partners of women who are pregnant or have the potential to become pregnant play an important role in prevention of […]
Continuing to Understand Your Health Care – What are Life Events?
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 […]
Insect Repellent Recommendations
With the nice weather approaching, the insects have also come alive! Want to know about the most appropriate bug repellent to use? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has information to share on the subject of prevention. See full story. Prevent Bug Bites Bugs (including mosquitoes, ticks, and some flies) can spread diseases (including Zika, […]
Healthcare 101 – What is a Health Savings Account?
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 […]
Health Care 101 – Coinsurance, Deductibles, Copays – Oh My!
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 […]
