10 Ways to Lower Health Care Costs OH

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10 Ways to Lower Health Care Costs in Ohio
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1. Choose generic drugs instead of brand names

• Although not all people know this, generic drugs
  are just as effective as name brand drugs, and
  they are much more cost effective.

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2. Use mail order for prescriptions

• If you dont mind paying a few extra dollars for
  shipping and handling, you can save yourself a
  lot more hassle and money in the long run, by
  purchasing prescription drugs online.

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3. Ask for samples

• Dont hesitate to ask if you can get a
  prescription sample, instead of buying bottle
  after bottle of prescriptions to see if it is
  effective for your condition.

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4. Utilize a flexible spending account (FSA)

• Although the money from a Flexible Spending
  Account doesnt carry over year after year, it is
  a great way to set aside money without having to
  pay tax on it.

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5. Stay within your network

• If procedures and doctor visits are cheaper
  within your network, try to stay in your network
  for hospital visits, even if the out of network
  doctor is a good friend.

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6. Participate

• Some areas offer wellness programs. See if there
  is one near you. If so, get involved! It can be a
  great opportunity for the whole family.

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7. Review your bills thoroughly

• Make sure that you are manually going through
  each item on your bill, and that you are being
  billed correctly. Also check to make sure that
  your insurance company has already payed their
  share. This way you will guarantee you are not
  paying any extra.

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8. Negotiate your bill

• On a regular basis there will not be much on a
  bill that can be negotiated, but occasionally you
  will be able to negotiate a certain part and
  receive some money back.

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9. Avoid the Emergency Room

• If possible try to avoid trips to the emergency
  room, because they will be much more expensive.
  Although there will be some instances that going
  to the emergency room is completely necessary,
  avoid it when possible.

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10. Make smart choices everyday!

• Believe it or not, you can save money on a daily
  basis, by the way you live. Eat healthy, exercise
  and get a great night sleep. Taking little steps
  everyday toward being healthy will keep you out
  of the hospital, and will save you money.

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