Jon Rauser

Jon Rauser's weekly Tip on how to navigate the complicated world of health insurance and more.

Published: Mon, 05/25/15

Tip #218NARROW NETWORKSWhen buying a health insurance plan, a key consideration is the number of hospitals, clinics and physicians that are included…

Published: Sun, 05/17/15

Tip #217THE MEDICARE "DOC FIX"A few months ago, a client told me he had attempted to get an appointment at a well-known out of state health center.

Published: Sun, 05/10/15

Tip #216SPECIALTY DRUGSWhen you have a chronic or difficult health condition, like multiple sclerosis or rheumatoid arthritis, your physician may…

Published: Sun, 04/26/15

Tip #215RANKING EMPLOYEE BENEFITSAnother unseasonably cool day in Milwaukee has me thinking about how nice it would be to have a little time in the…

Published: Sun, 04/19/15

Tip #214EXCHANGES - THE BASICSConsider a very large company; one with perhaps thousands of employees. Typically near the end of the year, they are…

Published: Sun, 04/12/15

Tip #213SOME DENTAL COSTSAt a recent gathering, a friend said to me that "buying dental insurance is a bad bet."Really?There are lots of dental cost…

Published: Sun, 04/05/15

Tip #212EMBEDDED VERSUS AGGREGATE DEDUCTIBLESHealth plans covering two or more people begin to pay claims after a deductible has been satisfied. But…

Published: Sun, 03/29/15

Tip #211SHOPPING FOR A NEW DOCTORIn a recent Tip, I indicated I was rethinking the value of integrated care. Shopping for a new doctor however, has…

Published: Sun, 03/22/15

Tip #210NOBODY PAYS "RETAIL"Recently I wrote about when to sign up for Medicare if you work past age 65.In the wake of that Tip, I was asked if…

Published: Sun, 03/15/15

Tip #209COSTS OF TREATING DIFFERENT DISEASESWe talk a lot about deductibles and premiums in these Tips. Both keep going up!But, where do our health…