Healthcare Cost

Healthcare Cost

How Much Does it Cost to Treat Bacterial Vaginosis in 2023?
Sexual Health

How Much Does it Cost to Treat Bacterial Vaginosis in 2023?

Without insurance, treating bacterial vaginosis typically costs between $155 - $275. The cost may vary depending on whether you see a doctor or buy an at-home testing kit, the type of antibiotic prescribed, and the dosage of antibiotics prescribed. If you are experiencing symptoms of BV, it is important to seek medical attention, as untreated BV can cause serious health complications.

Erica Kahn
Erica Kahn19 Dec 2022
How Much Does Long-Term Care Cost in 2023?
Insights

How Much Does Long-Term Care Cost in 2023?

Long-term care is not medical care, and therefore, is not covered by regular health insurance or Medicare. Instead, a long-term care insurance plan must be purchased to cover custodial care. 66 percent of caregivers use their own savings or retirement funds to pay for care.

Erica Kahn
Erica Kahn27 Dec 2022
Does Insurance Cover Pelvic Floor Treatments?
Healthcare Cost

Does Insurance Cover Pelvic Floor Treatments?

The cost of pelvic floor treatment ranges widely, from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars, and most treatments are covered by insurance. Some Medicare patients will end up paying out-of-pocket physical therapy costs when treatment exceeds $1900.

Dvora Kluwgant, MD
Dvora Kluwgant, MD19 Apr 2022
What Types of Surgeries are Covered by My Health Insurance?
Health Insurance

What Types of Surgeries are Covered by My Health Insurance?

Many health insurance plans fully or partially cover surgical procedures deemed ‘medically necessary’ by a healthcare professional. Every health insurance company has its own policies to identify what is a medically necessary service. To find out if your surgery is covered by health insurance, you should review your Summary of Benefits and Coverage (SBC).

Girisha Bharadwaj
Girisha Bharadwaj23 Aug 2022
How Much Does a Vasectomy Cost without Insurance?
Healthcare Cost

How Much Does a Vasectomy Cost without Insurance?

For patients not covered by insurance, a vasectomy typically costs $250 to $1,000 out-of-pocket. Whereas for patients covered by insurance, out-of-pocket costs typically consist of a $10 to $30 copay for the initial consultation and another copay of $10 to $100 for the procedure. The procedure is both safe and effective for men who no longer wish to have more children, and is also sometimes done as an alternative to other methods of birth control, such as condoms, outercourse, and withdrawal (pull-out method).

Kendra Bean
Kendra Bean27 Dec 2022
Why Do Employees Pass Over Healthcare Offerings?
Employer

Why Do Employees Pass Over Healthcare Offerings?

If your employees are choosing to opt-out on your group plan, it may be for various reasons, including cost, benefit preferences, and the provider network offered. Around 46 percent of Americans stated that it was a deciding factor when accepting the offer to their current position.

Talor Bianchini
Talor Bianchini23 Aug 2022
How Much Should I Save for Health Emergencies?
Healthcare Cost

How Much Should I Save for Health Emergencies?

Experts suggest your health savings should equal your out-of-pocket maximum. Not all health emergencies are created equal so knowing the average cost of the ER and the average cost of common emergencies is a good starting point for determining how much you should have saved in case of a health emergency.

Alexandra Thompson
Alexandra Thompson23 Aug 2022
Does Health Insurance Always Cover Emergency Room Visits?
Health Insurance

Does Health Insurance Always Cover Emergency Room Visits?

In general, insurance companies will cover the cost of your visit to the ER (minus deductibles or copays), as long as your condition is deemed emergent. In some instances, like for the treatment of minor illnesses, you may be responsible for the out-of-pocket costs. Some emergencies can be treated at urgent care facilities instead of ERs to save money, such as sprains and stitches.

Talor Bianchini
Talor Bianchini12 Dec 2022
How Much Does Virtual Therapy Cost?
Mental Health

How Much Does Virtual Therapy Cost?

Without insurance, virtual therapy costs an average of $49.45 - $77.50 per week, or about $198 - $310 each month. The cost may be affected by the number of sessions you need and the kind of services you are receiving.

Talor Bianchini
Talor Bianchini12 Dec 2022
What is the No Surprises Act?
Healthcare Cost

What is the No Surprises Act?

The No Surprises Act provides federal protections against most surprise medical bills and prohibits providers from billing patients more than the in-network cost-sharing amount. The No Surprises Act outlines a dispute process for surprise medical bills and establishes a patient-provider dispute resolution process for uninsured individuals to determine correct payment amounts.

Ashley Brooks
Ashley Brooks23 Aug 2022
How Can I Use HSA Funds?
Health Insurance

How Can I Use HSA Funds?

You can use the funds in your Health Savings Account (HSA) to pay for IRS-qualified medical expenses, such as doctors’ visits and medications. You can pay for your IRS-qualified medical expenses using your HSA Bank Health Benefits Debit Card or pay out-of-pocket and reimburse yourself later with HSA funds.

Alexis Bryan
Alexis Bryan12 Dec 2022
How Much Does a Flu Test Cost Without Insurance in 2023
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 Bianchini
Talor Bianchini27 Dec 2022