Are you looking for Low-Cost Generic Medications? Try Cost Plus Drugs. They offer transparent pricing and shipping to you. Homepage of Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drugs Are you looking for discounts at local and chain Pharmacies? GoodRX, RXSaver and WellRX may have coupons or discounts that can help. Most Brand-Name Medications have Copay or Prescription […]

In Maine, the entity that coordinates the independent external review of health insurance denials is the Maine Bureau of Insurance.  The Bureau contracts with various independent review organizations (IROs), which are impartial entities not associated with your insurance company, to conduct the review of your case.  How to Request an External Review To initiate the external […]

AI can help you review medical charges, spot overbilling and ask smart questions. If you get a confusing medical bill, here’s how to fight back: The health care system sometimes counts on you being too overwhelmed to question your bills. AI gives you a secret tool to help. Always question your medical bills.

Have you heard of FairHealth Consumer? This website helps you estimate healthcare expenses by using a CPT code or the name of a procedure. When you get a large bill from a health care facility always call and ask for an itemized bill so you can question the amounts you are charged. https://www.fairhealthconsumer.org

Know what to expect before you receive care in Maine. CompareMaine reports the average amount paid for common healthcare procedures at different healthcare settings in Maine. The average total payment on this website represents the reporting period July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024, and is the average amount paid by a commercial payor, including […]

Medicare open enrollment runs from October 15 to December 7, and it’s your chance to update your coverage for the year ahead. You can switch Medicare Advantage plans, change prescription drug coverage, or move back to Original Medicare and select a Medicare Supplement (Medigap). Sounds simple—but the options can be overwhelming. Why It Gets Confusing Comparing […]

Have you heard about the Maine RX Card. It is no cost for every Maine resident. Here are some more details… https://mainerxcard.com

Did you know there is a free tool you can use to see why your health insurer denied your insurance claim? ProPublica’s Claim File Helper lets you customize a letter requesting the notes and documents your insurer used when deciding to deny you coverage. Get your claim file before submitting an appeal. Start your claim […]

Do you have unpaid medical bills? Here are some tips from unduemedicaldebt.org.

The Easy Enrollment Tax Referral Program is the “check the box’ option on your Maine state tax return form 1040ME to opt-in to receive more information about the health insurance options available to you. When you opt-in, you authorize the Maine Revenue Services to share your name and contact information with CoverME.gov. We will use […]