Prescriptions May Be Cheaper Without Insurance

NBC recently did a report on how there are prescription price secrets.  It was a very interesting story.  Everyone wants to save on medication s while still getting quality.  We took some of the information in the news report and added the costs comparisons for one of our DPC – One MD Direct clients.  You…

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Combine insurance with DPC

The news is out. BCBS will be increasing their rates 22.9%  This is less than last year’s increase of 24.3% but the dollars are still flying out while the quality of care keeps declining. http://blog.bcbsnc.com/…/premiums-rise-2018-affordable-car…/ We are recommending people look at their insurance plans and go to a higher deductible plan and become members of OneMD…

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A Must Read

Patient A was experiencing some belly pain. Unable to get an immediate appointment with his doctor.  His doctor’s office instructed “If he felt like it was bad enough that he needs to be seen today, he should go to the ER or an Urgent Care.” Patient A went to the ER and was treated. His…

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What You Need To Know About Health Care Sharing Plans

With each open enrollment, insurance costs increase and become a growing source of stress for individuals and families. Those not eligible for a tax credit may feel bookended between hefty monthly premiums or going without coverage altogether (while paying the substantial tax penalty). But many aren’t aware there is another alternative—and it’s called health care…

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Why I Chose a Cost Sharing Ministry Over Health Insurance

KIM GONZALEZ MAY 5, 2017 BUDGETING,  FINANCIAL PLANNING,  INSURANCE I recently left my corporate job to join my husband’s Registered Investment Advisory firm.  My husband has been on a grandfathered individual health insurance plan and pays reasonable rates.  We thought I could be added to his policy for minimal costs.  Instead we found that our best route was to…

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How Healthcare Sharing Programs Compare To Traditional Health Insurance

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY With health insurance premiums continuing to rise every year – in some areas, compounding at double-digit rates – more and more consumers are questioning whether it’s even worthwhile to have health insurance at all. Especially now that the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 has repealed the Individual Mandate (effective in 2019)…

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