Dedicating time and headspace to planning can set you up for a health care approach that’s preventive rather than reactive, and that can offer peace of mind.
Do you have a health care notebook?
Being organized is the key to preparation during stressful times, so keep a journal or even use an app such as GoogleKeep on your smartphone.
- Notes during doctor appointments
- Questions for your provider
- Plan of action between visits
- List of medications, dosages, and regimen
- Results of recent blood work, blood pressure, and other tests
- Dates of vaccinations, ongoing treatments, and surgeries
Do you know the lingo?
Knowing the basic medical verbiage can help you with better decision-making when you’re under pressure.
- Premium: The amount you pay for your health insurance every month
- Deductible: The amount you pay for covered health care services before your insurance plan kicks in
- Co-payment: A fixed amount you pay for a covered medical service
- Coinsurance: The portion of the cost of a covered health care service you pay after you’ve paid your deductible
- Out-of-pocket maximum: The most you pay for covered services in a plan year
Do you have tools to help with Medicare?
Make it a habit to review your plan during each open enrollment period. Things change in life and coverage, and you don’t want to be caught unaware.
- What’s Covered app– You can look up whether Medicare covers a service
- Procedure Price Lookup– Discover if it’s cheaper to have a procedure done at a hospital outpatient department or an ambulatory surgical center
- Plan Finder– Compare plans based on location and review extra benefits and pricing
If you feel like you need help organizing your health care, your financial professional can help. Plus, a quick call this month might bring to light any portfolio management oversights.
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