Jon Rauser's weekly Tip on how to navigate the complicated world of health insurance and more.
Published: Sun, 03/24/19
Tip # 397 IS HEALTH CARE REALLY MORE EXPENSIVE ACROSS THE STREET? Health care costs in urban areas are arguably higher than those in rural areas. For…
Published: Sun, 03/17/19
Tip # 396 ARE SHORT TERM MEDICAL PLANS A GOOD SOLUTION? At 63, Mary is about to lose employer sponsored coverage. Recent news about the revival of…
Published: Sun, 03/10/19
Tip # 395 IF WE DON'T KNOW IT'S BROKEN, HOW WILL WE FIX IT? This morning I had what became a testy ‘chat’ with my dry cleaner about a shirt that is…
Published: Sun, 03/03/19
Tip # 394 WANT TO GO UP NORTH? It’s too cold to go fishing and anyway, that’s not what’s on my mind. Did you see the Politifact column in Thursday’s…
Published: Sun, 02/24/19
Tip # 393 WHAT'S IN YOUR WALLET? Unless you’re covered by a “qualified” (for an HSA)) High Deductible Health Plan, your insurance ID card probably…
Published: Sun, 02/17/19
Tip # 392 ARE THERE TOO MANY CHOICES? Spread in front of me this morning is a proposal from one carrier for a 33 life case. There are no less than 99…
Published: Sun, 02/03/19
Tip # 391 DID YOU EVEN KNOW THERE WERE GAG ORDERS? With a change in House leadership, big pharma is feeling even more pressure to lower costs. For e…
Published: Sun, 01/27/19
Tip # 390 HOW DO YOU CHOOSE THE RIGHT HEALTH PLAN? I’m looking at the small group (2-50 employees) product grid (menu) from just one of our health…
Published: Sun, 01/20/19
Tip # 389 WHAT HAPPENS WHEN COBRA ENDS? When you lose coverage through an employer sponsored group plan, you have the option of electing to continue…
Published: Sun, 01/13/19
Tip # 388 DID YOU CATCH THESE 2019 CHANGES? OK, ‘students.’ Several changes to Health Savings Accounts (HSA’s), Fle ible Spending Accounts (FSA’s) and…