Tag "health care"
What health care reform means for you
Ok, like wow. I am still surprised that the health care reform bill got passed. The debate was so intense between the Democrats and Republicans. And here we are, with it approved in Congress. Here are some links explaining what it means for you and your money: 1) Washingtonpost.com has an awesome interactive graphic that [...]
Will student loans save health care?
Hi Frugalistas! So there’s a new twist to the health care bill: student loans! Yep, Democrats are trying to overhaul student loans by taking on some provisions to the never ending health care bills. From the Wall Street Journal: The student-loan provisions would end federal subsidies to banks that make college loans and shift lending [...]
Health care waste
CNN had a haunting story on air about bloated health care charges on patients. CNN interviewed Cindy Holtzman, a consumer advocate, who looks at medical bills for a living. Here are some of the excessive charges that CNN and Holtzman spotlighted: *A patient billed $140 for one Tylenol pill *$4,000 for 41 bags of saline [...]
Whole Foods “Health” Discounts
Whole Foods has a voluntary program giving employees bigger discounts if they have the right body mass index, cholesterol and blood pressure. Employees could earn an additional 10 percent off groceries (30 percent) if they are closer to an ideal weight for their height. Wow. I have written in the past about states trying to [...]
