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Best 5 Health Insurance Options for College Students 2021

The average student health insurance plan costs between $1500 and $2500 per year. If you already have coverage via your parents, you can apply for a waiver and opt-out of the university student health plan. Alternatives to student health insurance include ACA plans, Medicaid, and Mira.

Jacqueline Slobin12 Apr 2021
Public Health

Can You Get COVID-19 Twice? Research On Coronavirus Reinfections

Researchers are currently reporting that it is unlikely that you will get coronavirus twice or become reinfected by COVID-19. However, there have been a couple of anecdotal cases of reinfection where individuals have recovered and then developed symptoms again.

Mira Research Team09 Feb 2021
Tips

Are Gyms Open In NYC?

Governor Cuomo is allowing gyms in New York to reopen beginning on August 24th, 2020.

Mira Research Team24 Mar 2021
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Healthfirst Bronze vs MetroPlusHealth Bronze B-2 - Review & Which one is best?

Healthfirst and MetroPlusHealth are both insurance options available on the NY State Health Exchange. Both offer bronze plans as explained in this article. MetroPlusHealth Bronze- B2 is a better option compared to Healthfirst because the monthly premium and deductible it's less expensive than Healthfirst, while still being able to to get similar care options.

Alyssa Orcuilo09 Mar 2021
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Oscar Health Catastrophic Plan vs. Fidelis Care Catastrophic Plan - Which one is best?

Catastrophic care can be a good option if you're a young adult who only needs occasional care. Fidelis Care and Oscar Health both offer catastrophic plans and both plans will require you to pay most medical expenses on your own. However, Oscar may be the better fit if you prioritize a higher-tech company as well as more in-network hospitals.

Mira Research Team20 Jan 2021
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Healthfirst Gold vs. MVP Health Care Gold - Reviews & Which one is best?

Gold health insurance plans are ideal for individuals who need more coverage and more frequent care. Healthfirst and MVP Health Care both offer gold plans, however, MVP Health Care offers better wellness support and may be a better choice if you prioritize wellness reimbursement. Many other aspects of the plan are similar to Healthfirst's gold plan such as co-pays, deductibles, and so forth.

Mira Research Team20 Jan 2021
Press Release

Mira to Appoint Lorrie Evans as Vice President, Business Strategy & Operations

Lorrie Evans has joined the Mira team as their VP, Business Strategy & Operations, and brings over 25 years of experience.

Khang T. Vuong, MHA20 Dec 2020
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Oscar Health Catastrophic (Secure) vs. Oscar Simple Bronze - Which one is best?

Catastrophic plans are not for everyone- they are designed for young adults. However, when it comes down to choosing the best option between Oscar Health's catastrophic and bronze plan, there are factors to consider such as co-pays, deductibles, and monthly premiums. Oscar Health's Secure Plan and Oscar Health's Simple Bronze plan have many similarities, however, the Bronze plan is the best choice due to the monthly premium being just $191.15 compared to the catastrophic plan which has a monthly premium of $542.53.

Alyssa Orcuilo09 Mar 2021
Tips

Travel Restrictions In Each State

Due to coronavirus COVID-19, there are travel bans and travel restrictions in multiple states in the U.S. as well as international countries. Many states and countries require a negative test result before entering and you must self-quarantine for 14 days once you return. New York City, Los Angeles, Boston, Texas, Orlando, Hawaii.

Mira Research Team25 Jan 2021
Public Health

When is Open Enrollment 2021 for Health Insurance? What is Open Enrollment?

Open enrollment is from November 1, 2020 to December 15, 2020 in all states that use HealthCare.gov, and in some of the states that run their own exchanges. This enrollment schedule applies both on and off-exchange. Open enrollment is the period when people can purchase health insurance for the coming year.

Alyssa Orcuilo09 Mar 2021
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Oscar Health Classic Bronze vs. Fidelis Care Bronze - Which one is best?

As open enrollment season approaches in November 2020, it's important to evaluate your options for health insurance. Oscar Health's Classic Bronze plan and Fidelis Care's Bronze plan have some similarities but are also different in terms of their benefits and post and pre deductible costs. Oscar Health's Bronze plan is the better choice, and poses more benefits to the user compared to Fidelis, it offers quality and affordability.

Alyssa Orcuilo09 Mar 2021
Public Health

What Are The Long-Term Side Effects of COVID-19? Respiratory Issues, Fatigue, And More

Long hauler symptoms of COVID-19 include fever, shortness of breath, and fatigue; however, around 40% of people may be asymptomatic. The most common long-term side effects of COVID include respiratory issues, fatigue, heart failure, and neurological issues. Lingering side effects of coronavirus are not extremely common.

Khang T. Vuong, MHA07 Jan 2021
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