If you have the option of choosing a higher deductible with your health insurance plan, you can lock in savings on your premiums. The downside of course is that you may have to pay more out-of-pocket if you use more medical services over the course of the year. Consider this … [Read more...] about Raise your deductible for lower premiums
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Save money on health insurance by supporting farmers
Local Farm Bureaus in many states have a membership level open to the general public. A yearly membership can cost as little as $25 per year and comes with a variety of discounts including the option for group health and dental insurance in some states. Search the web for the … [Read more...] about Save money on health insurance by supporting farmers
Try low cost pregnancy tests
Name brand pregnancy tests can be prohibitively expensive, especially for those who are testing multiple times during their menstrual cycle. Consider the less expensive brands available at discount and dollar stores. These tests might not be able to provide the early detection of … [Read more...] about Try low cost pregnancy tests
Seek out low cost birth control
Visit your local medical clinic, health department, school healthcare centers or Planned Parenthood to save money on birth control and contraceptives. Many clinics offer free condoms to everyone and a discounted price on birth control pills for women who have financial … [Read more...] about Seek out low cost birth control
Buy in bulk
Just like grocery and personal care items, medicines and healthcare items can be purchased in bulk when the prices are low. Cold medicine, pregnancy tests and bandages are a few of the items to consider buying in quantity. Always consider your family's usages when purchasing … [Read more...] about Buy in bulk