Tips to a Successful Annual Exam | Virginia Benefit Advisors
Benefits of going to your annual physical include both cost savings and gaining knowledge.
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Benefits of an Annual Exam | Virginia Employee Benefits
Have you ever heard the proverb “Knowledge is power?” It means that knowledge is more powerful than just physical strength and with knowledge people can produce powerful results. This applies to your annual medical physical as well! The #1 goal of your annual exam is to GAIN KNOWLEDGE. Annual exams offer you and your doctor … Continued
Benefits Easy: Intro to Self-Funding | Virginia Benefit Advisors
As we head into the second month of 2018, companies have already begun the arduous task of submitting budgets and finding ways to cut costs for the new year. One of the most effective ways to combat increasing health care costs for companies is to move to a Self-Funded insurance plan. By paying for claims out-of-pocket instead … Continued
How Health Care Costs Lower With Healthy Diet & Exercise | Virginia Employee Benefits
With the advent of the Affordable Care Act, health insurers can no longer deny coverage or increase rates based upon pre-existing medical conditions. While the overall costs of health care will go down, you’ll still have to pay some health care costs out of pocket. A good diet and regular exercise can reduce your risk … Continued
Oral Health = Overall Health | Virginia Employee Benefits
Have you heard the saying “the eyes are the window to your soul”? Well, did you know that your mouth is the window into what is going on with the rest of your body? Poor dental health contributes to major systemic health problems. Conversely, good dental hygiene can help improve your overall health. As a … Continued
Are Supplemental Accident Insurance Payouts Taxable? | Virginia Benefit Advisors
Most health insurance plans cover emergency treatment, hospital stays and medical exams. If you are injured in an accident, your health insurance plan might not pay for all the incurred medical expenses. Supplemental accident insurance coverage pays cash benefits for illnesses or injuries caused by an accident, including fractures and physical therapy. The coverage is … Continued
The Importance of Therapeutic Communication in Healthcare | Virginia Benefit Advisors
The quality of a therapeutic relationship depends on the ability of the healthcare provider to communicate effectively. The term “therapeutic communication” is often used in the field of nursing; however, the process isn’t limited to nursing. Other healthcare professionals, friends and family members of a patient can implement the strategies of communicating in a therapeutic … Continued
3 Reasons You May Still Need Life Insurance as You Head Toward Retirement | Virginia Benefit Advisors
Let’s be realistic. If you have an adequate investment and pension portfolio; if you have made provisions for your health care costs; if you have no one relying on you for financial support, maybe, just maybe you can afford to retire. Did you know that a healthy 65-year-old man has a life expectancy of 87 … Continued
The Effects of Not Having Health Insurance on Personal Finances | Virginia Benefit Advisors
Insurance has become the method by which most Americans have their health-care costs paid. By paying a regular monthly bill for health insurance, the cost of expected health care events is spread out into even payments and the cost of major unexpected medical incidents is absorbed by insurance. Lack of health insurance can have a … Continued
How to Add a Spouse to Health Insurance | Virginia Benefit Advisors
Adding a spouse to your existing health insurance policy can become necessary after marriage, job loss, or change of employment. Typically, changes to a policy may be made only once a year during a period typically known as “open enrollment.” According to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, changes may be made at any point … Continued