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Want to Save on Insurance? Be a Smarter Healthcare Consumer

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While you think you’re only paying $15 or $25 for an office visit, the final cost is picked up by your health insurance carrier – and that cost eventually makes its way back to you by way of premiums in your plan renewal. Related articles: Should I Enroll in a High Deductible Health Plan with an HSA?

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New Transparency Requirements for Health Plans

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This rule, entitled Transparency in Coverage, requires group health insurance carriers and self-insured plans to disclose rates and cost-sharing information for all covered items and services. Insurance cards must include in-network and out-of-network deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums.