Medicare Versus Medicaid Many people confuse Medicare and Medicaid. Though they both help cover medical expenses, they are two very different government programs. In this article, we will compare Medicare versus Medicaid. We will go over what they cover and how to qualify for one or both. Medicare Medicare is for people over the age of 65 of those with a qualifying disability. If you pay Medicare taxes on your earnings you are automatically [...]

How Health Reimbursement Arrangements Work Health reimbursement arrangements are employer-provided benefits. They help employees cover health care expenses that are not covered by the Affordable Healthcare Act plans. In this article, we will go over the basics of how HRAs work. Funding HRAs HRAs are funded entirely by your employer. HRAs are not accounts, rather they are an agreement between you and your employer that they will reimburse you for qualified health care costs. [...]

COBRA Health Insurance Coverage-The Basics COBRA health insurance coverage comes from the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act. This Act allows you to maintain health insurance coverage if you lose it through your employer. In this article, we will go over how to qualify for COBRA, what it covers, and how to manage the cost. Qualifying for COBRA To qualify for COBRA coverage, you must meet certain requirements. The first requirement is that you must [...]

Co-Insurance and Co-Payment-Choosing the Best Option Co-insurance and co-payment are two forms of cost sharing that insurance companies utilize. It is important to understand how they work. Understanding this process will help you save money on your health care expenses. In this article, we will define co-insurance and co-payment and go into how they work. Once you are armed with this knowledge you will be able to choose the best health insurance option for [...]