Medicines & Healthcare

Many towns have a local walk-in clinic that provides basic medical care. In addition to the potential convenience of these services the costs can be much more manageable for basic care. Plus if your clinic fills prescriptions you might save on that as well.A LOZO expert posted … [Read more...] about Local health clinics can be a solid, cheaper alternative

Many drug companies offer patient assistance programs to lower or eliminate the cost of drugs for qualifying people. For help finding a program, try: Partnership for Prescription Assistance which "helps qualifying patients without prescription drug coverage get the medicines … [Read more...] about Get help from a patient assistance program

Consider adding on a health savings account (HSA) to your monthly health insurance policy to save money on your yearly taxes. Funds deposited in an HSA are not taxed and the balance is passed on from year to year. Use the money in the account to offset medical costs until … [Read more...] about Add on a health savings accounts

Ask the human resources department at work if there is an option for a flexible spending account (FSA) with your health insurance. These accounts allow you to store tax-free money at the beginning of the year, which can then be applied towards medical situations and prescriptions … [Read more...] about Take advantage of flexible spending accounts

Just like retail consumer items, health insurance companies often allow you to try their policies before you commit to a long term contract. Speak with your insurance representative or call the company directly to see if there is a trial period available to you. And, like with … [Read more...] about Try before you buy