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

Medicare Supplement Insurance Plan J | Virginia Benefits Advisors

Medicare supplement insurance Plan J is one of 12 health plans that seniors on Medicare can purchase to cover expenses not covered by Medicare. Called Medigap, the policies are sold by private insurers and provide various levels of coverage. The plans are labeled A though L. Benefits Some of the benefits covered by Plan J … 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

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

Why Are Statistics Important in the Health Care Field? | Virginia Benefit Advisors

Quantitative research guides health care decision makers with statistics–numerical data collected from measurements or observation that describe the characteristics of specific population samples. Descriptive statistics summarize the utility, efficacy and costs of medical goods and services. Increasingly, health care organizations employ statistical analysis to measure their performance outcomes. Hospitals and other large provider service organizations … Continued

Rules for FSA & and HSA Accounts | Virginia Benefit Advisors

According to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), no permission or authorization to set up either an FSA or HSA account is required. Both accounts are intended to help provide you with financial assistance regarding medical care costs. An FSA (flexible spending account) is set up by your employer. An HSA (health savings account) is held … Continued