News & Wellness Blog
The Importance of Preventive Services Covered by Health Insurance
September 12, 2024
While some people may be hesitant to get health insurance, they may not realize all of the benefits that come along with it.
Navigating Health Insurance After a Job Loss
August 14, 2024
Let’s face it, in uncertain times it can often be devastating to lose your job. No matter how much of a contingency plan you have in place, this can cause quite a blow to you and affect your morale. At Conference Associates, Inc. (CAI), we are always here to help you during this emotional time and help you navigate its effects, which often include the loss of your health insurance. Our team will work with you to get a tangible plan in place to secure replacement coverage while investigating the temporary benefits that are usually extended for a certain amount of time. Rest assured that a federal law called the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA) requires almost all hospitals to provide emergency medical treatment, regardless of whether the patient has health insurance, but note that they still may require some type of payment at a later date.
Health Insurance Options for Freelancers and Self-Employed Individuals
July 31, 2024
If you are a freelancer or self-employed in New York State, you are still eligible for health insurance. There are various options to choose from depending on what your lifestyle involves and what health benefits you require. Thankfully, you do not have to be employed full-time with a company to ensure that you will be covered should you encounter any medical emergencies.
High Deductible Versus Low Deductible: Making the Right Choice
June 12, 2024
It’s a good idea for just about everyone to have a quality health insurance plan. An unexpected accident, injury or serious illness can leave a person with sudden financial hardship. Life just happens and all of us need to be prepared for emergencies. Health insurance coverage plans with either high deductibles or low deductibles are popular options. Let’s briefly explain what the difference is.
Lupus Awareness Month
May 20, 2024
May is Lupus Awareness Month. It’s important for people, especially women, to understand this illness as it often goes undiagnosed due the vague symptoms that can flare up, yet also disappear just as quickly. In the past few years, both the CDC and other partners have made a passionate effort to join together to raise awareness so that patients don’t have to experience long term suffering without even knowing what is wrong with them. While the cause is not known, Lupus affects a higher percentage of African Americans than it does White people. Within certain demographics such as Hispanics and African Americans, this condition often shows up with greater severity and most often in women of all ages.Stress Awareness Month
April 17, 2024
April is recognized as National Stress Awareness Month to bring attention to the negative impact stress can have on both mental and physical well-being. National Stress Awareness Month also brings mindfulness to learning healthy ways to cope with stress to help minimize health-related issues.
March is National Save Your Vision Month
March 20, 2024
Started by the American Optometric Association, Save Your Vision Month raises awareness for eye health and vision care. This post provides beneficial eye care tips, helping keep your vision healthy for years to come.
National Heart Health Month
February 12, 2024
Also known as American Heart Month, National Heart Health Month spreads awareness about a leading cause of death for Americans: heart disease. This post provides information on heart disease and helpful guidance on how to prevent it.
Avoiding Health Insurance Scams
January 11, 2024
Unfortunately, health insurance scams are all too common these days. This article provides helpful information on how some health insurance scams work and how to avoid falling for them.
Supercharging Your Immune System: Tips for Boosting Your Body’s Defenses
December 15, 2023
The immune system is your body’s network of cells, tissues, and organs, working together to protect against infection and disease. This article provides facts about the immune system and some ways to help keep it healthy.
