Before your next appointment, make sure you’re ready to discuss any questions or concerns you have about the condition of your health. And start getting comfortable discussing healthcare costs and alternatives to help you save money. Building a rapport with your healthcare provider can help you get the most out of each visit and make your doctor’s job easier. 

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According to a Consumer Reports survey, the median cost of eyeglasses ranges from less than $100 to more than $400 without insurance, depending on the retailer. High costs are a top reason people delay getting glasses or other vision services, according to a March 2022 Kaiser Family Foundation poll. In this article, we review five ways to save money when shopping for prescription glasses.

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With new information, data and recommendations coming from many different sources, it’s hard to know what to do for your next shot. Ever-changing guidelines can be tough to digest, too. So, you may be thinking: “What do I really need to know about which vaccine is best for me?”

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People with private health insurance might pay higher prices for procedures or tests at a hospital.

A report published Monday by the research group Rand Corp. found that in 2022, the prices hospitals charged to private and employer-based insurance providers were, on average, 254% higher than what Medicare would have paid for the same services. 

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Charitable pharmacies, which are often nonprofit organizations and provide free medications to low-income and uninsured people, are tackling this problem by helping those who need it most. In fact, according to the National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics, there are more than 5.8 million visits to charitable pharmacies and clinics every year.

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