“Healthy” Tips For Saving On Health Care Costs

1. Ask about generic drugs - The price is usually lower, as well as the copayment
2. Don’t smoke - The costs associated with smoking go well beyond the price of a pack of cigarettes
3. Take advantage of wellness benefits - These days everyone has a growing interest in keeping you well rather than caring for you only when you are sick
4. Get recommended preventive screenings - Most insurance plans now cover a wide range of immunizations and preventive screenings
5. Take your medications regularly - You can avoid costly hospital visits that often result from skipped doses
6. Eat healthy and exercise - Improve your overall health, which will in turn improve your bottom line when it comes to health care expenses
7. Stay in your plan’s network - You can save big on out-of-pocket expenses
8. Sign up for Medicare at the right time - If you are nearing Medicare eligibility, you have a seven-month window to sign up
9. Check out programs that reduce health costs - If you get health coverage in the Health Insurance Marketplace, you might be eligible for help with your monthly insurance payments
10. Review your health coverage every year - Changes can affect your monthly premiums, the services covered by your insurance, and the list of doctors that participate in the insurer’s network

Source: My Central Oregon
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