March 2018 | Healthy Colorado Insurance

Blue Cross Blue Shield partnering with Rideshare to help patients get their scripts

Blue Cross, Lyft, Walgreens and CVS partner to help patients get their scripts

Article Courtesy CNBC

The Blue Cross Blue Shield Association wants to help people pick up their prescriptions.

The insurance group’s new subsidiary, the Blue Cross Blue Shield Institute, is partnering with Lyft, Walgreens and CVS to offer rides to drugstores. The move comes nearly a year after the BCBS association announced it started working with Lyft.

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Have a Colorado Hospital Indemnity Plan With Your Medicare Advantage

If you’re admitted to the hospital suddenly, can you afford an extended hospital stay? There is a good chance that there will be expenses you will be responsible for beyond what your health plan covers. That is because 76% of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck, a sudden emergency room visit would more than likely throw you into serious financial trouble. Hospital visits aren’t that uncommon, and if you suffer from a chronic or critical illness this could be devastating to your finances. Here is why you should have a Colorado Hospital Indemnity plan with your Medicare Advantage

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10 Things To Know About Generic Viagra (Sildenafil)

Good news! Viagra (sildenafil) has gone generic, cutting costs for the “blue little pill” in half.

Viagra is one of the most popular drugs on the market today, earning manufacturer Pfizer over one billion dollars a year. Its popularity has led to thousands of bad jokes, hundreds of cheesy commercials, and put the phrase “erectile dysfunction” on the radar. But how much do you actually know about the infamous erectile dysfunction pill?

Here are 10 things you should know to get better acquainted with Viagra, and its generic sildenafil.

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4 Myths About Diabetes, Debunked

Diabetes is a devastatingly common disease in the U.S., affecting 30 million people, according to the American Diabetes Association.

Every year another 1.5 million Americans are diagnosed with diabetes, and it’s ranked as the seventh-highest cause of death in the United States, though it is often listed as an underlying cause and not the primary factor in a person’s death.

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How Much, and What Kind, of Car Insurance You Need

Many people view car insurance as a necessary evil. Making monthly insurance payments, especially when you’ve never had an accident, seems like a waste of money. But when you DO have a claim, auto insurance can be a financial lifesaver. Besides — and this is no small detail — automobile insurance is required by law.

Herein lies the age-old question: If you’re required to have car insurance, exactly how much do you need and what kind of coverage should you buy?

To help, we’ve put together a handy guide to assist you in identifying the type of insurance, and the amount of coverage, that’s right for you. All of this information will be helpful to know when it comes time to obtain a car insurance quote.

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10 Things You Should Know About Purchasing Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners buy Home Insurance to protect against disaster. Buying a home can be so overwhelming. If something happens to your home, homeowners insurance can be the difference maker on replacing the home and the contents inside. Before you just sign the insurance paperwork, here are ten tips to guide you through the process.

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