This week I used Ameriplan AmeriDoc program Telemedicine for the first time. I had some swelling in my legs all of a sudden, I gained 15 pounds within a few hours! so I didn’t want to go to the emergency room at 0ne a.m. I am so sick of hospitals right now. So I called AmeriDoc…
In the United States this year, many parents of young adolescents could not afford the dentist for oral care which can prevent tooth decay, and many diseases. Without the preventative care that dentists provide, your children could be at risk for these diseases. “In 2010, researchers from New York University (NYU) concluded that there is…
If it’s been awhile since you’ve been to a dentist, it can be embarrassing to go back. But if you’re suffering from tooth pain, tooth sensitivities or other oral problems, it’s important to take care of it right away so it doesn’t get worse. Here are some of the common dental concerns for adults: Gum…
A new, busy school year is about to begin, and now is the perfect time to schedule your child’s back-to-school medical checkups and sports physicals. If it’s been awhile since your child has had a well-child check-up or he or she is behind on vaccinations, August can be a great time to get those doctor…
Eye exams for children are critical. Children, especially young children, don’t often realize they are having vision problems. Vision loss can affect their learning in school and potentially cause permanent vision loss if left untreated. Studies suggest that five to 10 percent of preschoolers and 25 percent of school-aged children have some type of vision…
As you’re out buying new clothes and school supplies, and getting that all-important back-to-school haircut, don’t forget to schedule those back-to-school dental check-ups for your children – and your entire family. If it’s been six months or more since your last dental cleaning, it’s time for another check-up. When you schedule these dental and medical…
On Tuesday two U.S. appeals courts issued conflicting rulings on a subject that’s important to millions of people: the availability of subsidies to help purchase coverage under the health-care law. KHN’s Mary Agnes Carey answers some frequently asked questions about those court decisions and how they impact consumers. Q: What did the courts decide? A:…
A medical emergency could occur at any time for anyone, but for many families, those with and without health insurance, these unexpected health problems can easily spiral into a financial nightmare. AmeriPlan can help cushion the financial blow. AmeriPlan MD Plus program is an affordable medical discount program that can give everyone in your entire…
Do your knees make popping or grinding noises when you bend or squat? Knee pain and those popping, clicking or grinding sounds within the joint are common problems for many people, but they can be attributed to several different reasons. Knee popping, called crepitus, is normal as long as it isn’t painful. Knee popping is…
If you are forced to pay out-of-pocket for every medical bill because you don’t have health or dental insurance, you may not realize you have the ability to negotiate the price. There is usually room to negotiate with all medical providers, and even on any outstanding bills you have yet to pay. Here are some…