High or Low Deductible?
Which is better, a high or a low deductible? That’s how most people see and select health insurance. But what if we asked if you prefer a LOW premium or a HIGH premium, then which would you pick?
Harnessing the Power of HSA Funds for a Comfortable Retirement
Retirement planning can seem like a daunting task, especially for millennials who are juggling student loans, housing costs, and other financial responsibilities. However, there’s a valuable tool that many millennials may not be fully aware of: Health Savings Accounts (HSAs).
Navigating Health Insurance Costs for Business Owners
For business owners in the United States earning over $70,000 annually, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has brought about substantial changes in the realm of health insurance. While the ACA aimed to improve access to healthcare, its impact on small and medium-sized business owners has been a topic of debate. In this article, we’ll explore …
How Does My Start Plan Work?
by Start Health Healthcare costs are on the rise, but you can save significantly by taking coverage into your own hands and start taking charge of your healthcare decisions. How does your Start plan work? Start has created a consumer-guided healthcare experience by allowing members to choose any provider for care (no networks, which means …
Why Hasn’t Healthcare Been Like This Before?
by Start Health The cost of healthcare is continually rising. In fact, U.S. healthcare spending is estimated to hit $6.2 trillion by 2028. Want to know a secret? It doesn’t have to be this way. You’re probably overspending on healthcare and Start has the solution. What’s to Blame for High Costs? There is not one …
Men’s Health Awareness
by MotivHealth Studies show that men are half as likely to go to the doctor as women. Considering that men are more likely to develop heart disease, high cholesterol, and high blood pressure than women, it’s a good idea to take advantage of fully covered preventive care. Catching an illness sooner rather than later will lead to an easier …
The Bare Necessities of Nutrition
by Start Health There are all sorts of buzzwords when it comes to nutrition: macros, deficit, superfoods, antioxidants, organic, non-GMO… Because nutrition is such a hot topic, it can be overwhelming to try to eat healthy. Sometimes it feels like nutrition is an all-or-nothing endeavor, which leaves many people feeling like they’re never doing enough …
HSAs: More Than Just a Savings Account
By Start Health You probably know that HSAs are an excellent way to save on healthcare. They offer a triple-tax advantage, and their funds transfer between employers and roll over annually—no risk of losing them. But did you know there’s dozens of relatively unknown strategies to maximize your HSA? HSAs involve tax breaks beyond the …
The Winter Blues: How to Brighten Short Days
By MotivHealth Insurance Company girl in a blue down jacket winter view from the back When the sun goes down by 6:00 pm, many people feel that their day has been stolen from them. Productivity decreases and peppiness fades. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a real and common ailment. The Mayo Clinic defines SAD as a type of depression …
Winter Safety Myths
Does alcohol make you warmer? Should I treat frostbite with hot water? Movies and heresy lead people to believe some stuff about winter safety that isn’t true. Myth: You’re supposed to rub frostbitten areas of the body with snow. – Actually: This can make things worse. First, protect the skin from further exposure, then gently …