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Health Insurance

Are At-Home COVID-19 Tests Covered By Insurance?

With new variants emerging, at-home COVID-19 tests are becoming more widespread within various drug stores. However, their costs have remained an issue for many Americans. In general, health insurance companies do not cover the cost of an at-home COVID-19 test.

Madeline Hlobik6 Jan 2022

Healthcare Cost

How Much Does a Flu Test Cost Without Insurance in 2023

Without insurance, the cost of a flu test can be expensive, averaging $134.80. This price can be influenced by the cost of the provider visit and further treatment and services.

Talor Bianchini27 Dec 2022

Urgent Care

How To Tell If You Need Stitches?

You might need stitches if you have a cut that bleeds enough to soak through a bandage and keeps bleeding even after you apply direct pressure for 5 to 10 minutes. You will likely need to go to an emergency room to get stitches if your cut is extremely deep, spurting bright red blood, and has torn edges.

Alexis Bryan12 Dec 2022

Health Insurance

Are Lab Tests Covered By Insurance?

Most major medical insurance covers the cost of many preventative and diagnostic lab tests due to the Affordable Care Act. Without insurance, lab services can become costly. Contact us to learn more about how much you can save on labs. Lab tests not covered by health insurance are often considered unnecessary such as genetic testing or at-home drug tests.

Talor Bianchini23 Aug 2022

Tips

When Should I Go to the ER?

If you are experiencing a serious change in your health or a medical emergency, you should consider visiting the emergency room. Some signs you may be in a medical emergency include trouble breathing, a broken bone, or a head injury.

Talor Bianchini12 Dec 2022

Health Insurance

Best Health Benefits for Restaurant Employees

Offering health insurance is not required if you run a small business with less than 50 full-time employees, but can boost retention and the health of employees. Some options to provide health benefits to restaurant employees include a restaurant association plan, SHOP coverage, an HRA, Care membership plans, or additional stipends.

Ashley Brooks12 Dec 2022

Finance

Why is Healthcare Price Transparency Important?

In recent years, healthcare price transparency has become a national priority to help spur competition between providers and drive down costs, while improving the quality of care. These initiatives offer a great starting point but still lack in providing patients clarity of their healthcare costs.

Ashley Brooks23 Aug 2022

Urgent Care

Is Urgent Care Cheaper Than the ER?

Urgent care is often cheaper than going to the emergency room for basic services and non-emergency care. The average urgent care visit costs patients $80 to $280 while the average emergency room visit costs $2,200 without insurance.

Ashley Brooks23 Aug 2022

COVID-19

Are At-Home COVID-19 Tests Accurate?

At-home COVID-19 tests, called rapid antigen tests, are a quick, convenient way to test yourself for COVID-19. However, these tests are not perfect. At-home COVID-19 tests detect about 85% of positive cases on average.

Alexis Bryan23 Aug 2022

Urgent Care

Should I Go to Urgent Care For a Sore Throat?

Urgent cares offer treatment for a sore throat.

Madeline Hlobik21 Dec 2021

COVID-19

Are COVID-19 Booster Shots Free?

COVID-19 booster shots are free, regardless of immigration or health insurance status.

Alexis Bryan23 Aug 2022

Urgent Care

Can I Get an MRI at Urgent Care?

Most urgent care centers do not offer MRIs, although some do. Check the facility website or call the urgent care directly to see if they provide MRIs.

Ashley Brooks12 Dec 2022

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