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Life is hectic, and change can come at a dizzying pace. Sometimes it’s hard to know what to expect next! Still, one thing is certain: self-care is more important than ever.

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The Power of Prevention

Postponed your annual exams and health screenings? You’re not alone, but now’s the time to get caught up.

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Wait, what? I can do THIS with my HSA?

You may know a lot about Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), but here’s something you might not have considered: If you can afford to pay at least some of your expenses as you go, without tapping into your HSA, you’ll have a stash of cash that you can use any time.

Charged for preventive care? Here's what might be happening.

When you use health care, your doctor has to communicate with your insurance carrier so they know exactly what was done and how to cover the service. The language they use is a series of codes—about 8,000 of them, in fact. While you don’t need to understand what they all mean, just knowing that they exist and asking questions can help make sure the coding is right. This is extra important for preventive care that should be covered at 100%.

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