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 Thompson23 Aug 2022

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 Bianchini12 Dec 2022

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 Bianchini12 Dec 2022

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 Brooks23 Aug 2022

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 Bryan12 Dec 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

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

Prescriptions

How Much Does Blood Pressure Medication Cost Without Insurance in 2023?

Our research shows that the average cost for 30 tablets of a typical dose of blood pressure medication costs $329.03.

Talor Bianchini8 Jul 2023

Prescriptions

How to Save Money on Insulin in 2023

There are many ways to save money on insulin, including patient assistance programs, insulin alternatives, and matching services.

Talor Bianchini8 Jul 2023

Research

How Much Does Employer Health Insurance Cost in 2023?

In 2023, annual premiums for employer-sponsored family health coverage reached $22,221, with workers paying $5,969 toward the cost of their family coverage, on average. For single coverage, the deductible averaged $1,669.

Ashley Brooks8 Jul 2023

Healthcare Cost

Top Telemedicine Services Without Insurance in 2023

If you do not have health insurance, the best services for acquiring telemedicine include GoodRx Care, MDLive, Teladoc, Amwell, Doctor on Demand, and Mira.

Madeline Hlobik8 Jul 2023

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