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Senate votes to extend My Health Record opt-out to January 31
An amendment put forward by Pauline Hanson has been agreed to by the Senate, less than 48 hours before the legislated opt-out period was due to end.
Health Insurance Quick-Start Guide
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Caring for grandchildren linked with surprising health benefit
Older adults who look after their grandchildren might also be doing themselves a favor, new research suggests
High-deductible health plans promote increased wellness program participation
The growing use of HDHPs and CDHPs is further pushing employee engagement in making better healthcare decisions, with an additional increase in wellness program awareness and participation.
How You Could Get Hit With a Surprise Medical Bill
How Did Health Care Get to Be Such a Mess?
The problem is not the care. It’s the insurance company structure.
11 Surprising Things Your HSA Will Cover
You might be missing out on some real tax savings on health-related items and services.
How To Tell If Your Employer's Health Insurance Benefit Is Any Good
If the prognosis looks grim, it might be time to search for a new job.
How the Affordable Care Act Changed the Face of Health Insurance
The Affordable Care Act has produced a significant impact on the expenses of health insurance companies.
The Healthspan Imperative: Why Do We Need to Extend Healthy Years of Life?
This short video explains why it is imperative that we increase healthspan, our healthy years of life. The benefits for current and future generations are im...
What does your insurance status say about your health?
What does being uninsured really mean? Please help me out by voting in Interact for Health's infographic competition! Like this infographic on faceboo
Should you opt for a ‘health coach’ along with your health insurance policy?
A health coach is primarily your wellness/fitness advisor who prods you to take that extra step to lead a healthier and fitter life.
How to Enroll for Health Care Coverage
It’s open enrollment time and that means signing up for health care coverage. Get some of the facts you may need to know -- from signing up, to what you’ll b...
Employee view: the pros and cons of opting out of workplace health benefits
Health benefits such as massages, eyeglasses and prescription drugs are often seen as must-have employee perks, but many Canadians may be unwittingly paying for their benefits twice and might want to consider opting out, experts say. Those who have extended health and dental coverage through a spouse, partner or parent may not need coverage from their own employer, ...
Many Health Insurers to Limit Choices of Doctors, Hospitals
Many of the new health-insurance marketplaces will include relatively few choices of doctors and hospitals. The big reason behind these limited plans: Cost. Insurers are betting that consumers will be willing to trade some choice and flexibility in order to get cheaper premiums.
Why I decided to opt out of Medicare as a provider
When I drove home last night, I decided to set ourselves free from the drought which is drying us. I decided to opt out of Medicare as a provider.
Can health services handle the Apple Watch?
Apple's Watch upgrade brings new features that some warn could put strain on health services.
Should you opt for single premium?
Regular payments are more beneficial for salaried policy holders
What will get people to save more for retirement? Letting them 'opt out'
One study found that when employees had to opt-in to plans only 49% participated. But when they had to opt-out, that number soared to 86%.
