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When Deductibles Are Waived, More People Get Health Screenings

People are more likely to undergo screening for conditions like cancer and high cholesterol, when they do not have to pay a health insurance deductible.



However, the increase is modest, and in high-deductible plans, it is quite small, ...Read More

Posted on : Sunday, October 17, 2010 4:05 PM
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One unintended consequence as a result of the new healthcare reform is that employers are moving to no co-pay high deductible health plans to lower their premiums and at the same time asking employees to pay a larger percentage of the premiums. Between having to pay for their own healthcare until the deductible is met and the added premiums, employees have much higher out-of-pocket costs. The unintended consequence? People are forgoing seeking treatment for routine illnesses, which can often result in a worse illness down the line that requires more expensive treatment. With WhiteGlove you don't have to put it off, WhiteGlove members seek care early to avoid being sick a long time and it just costs them $35 a visit.
One unintended consequence as a result of the new healthcare reform is that employers are moving to no co-pay high deductible health plans to lower their premiums and at the same time asking employees to pay a larger percentage of the premiums. Between having to pay for their own healthcare until the deductible is met and the added premiums, employees have much higher out-of-pocket costs. The unintended consequence? People are forgoing seeking treatment for routine illnesses, which can often result in a worse illness down the line that requires more expensive treatment. With WhiteGlove you don't have to put it off, WhiteGlove members seek care early to avoid being sick a long time and it just costs them $35 a visit.
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