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HSAs: More than Just a Savings Account
You probably know that HSAs are an excellent way to save on healthcare. They offer a triple-tax advantage, and their funds transfer between employers and roll over annually—no risk of losing them. But did you know there’s dozens of relatively unknown strategies to maximize your HSA?
Men’s Health Awareness
Studies show that men are half as likely to go to the doctor as women. Considering that men are more likely to develop heart disease, high cholesterol, and high blood pressure than women.
Why Hasn’t Healthcare Been Like This Before?
Let's ask ourselves, why hasn't healthcare been like this before? The cost of healthcare is continually rising. In fact, U.S. healthcare spending is estimated to hit $6.2 trillion by 2028. Want to know a secret? It doesn’t have to be this way. You’re probably...
Start Plan Comparison
Start Plan Comparison Start is not a traditional health insurance plan—rather, it is a healthcare reimbursement model. It is insurance redefined. On this new model, your health coverage will not be dropping at all. The only thing dropping will be your costs....
How Does My Start Plan Work?
Healthcare costs are on the rise, but you can save significantly by taking coverage into your own hands and start taking charge of your healthcare decisions. Start has created a consumer-guided healthcare experience by allowing members to choose any provider for care...
What is a Level-Funded Plan?
A Level-Funded Health Plan Can Take Your Business to the Next Level When most people think of health insurance, they think of traditional plans. In a traditional health plan, employers pay a fixed monthly fee to an insurance company on their employees’ behalf. These...
Maintaining Consistency in Your Health Goals
It’s the start of the new year and millions of people have resolved to finally reach their health goals. Physical health goals are some of the most rewarding goals a person can work towards, but it is easy to become discouraged. Results can be slow, exercise can be...
World Health Day
April 7th is World Health Day. It can seem daunting to attain your health goals, but small, consistent changes lead to big results! Below are five simple life changes you can make to set you on the path to long-term health. 1. Get More Sleep “Human beings are the only...
National Nutrition Month
There are all sorts of buzzwords when it comes to nutrition: macros, deficit, superfoods, antioxidants, organic, non-GMO…
Let’s scratch all the buzzwords and focus on the basics. What are the bare necessities you can stick to and still strengthen your daily meals?
Get Fit With HIIT
High-Intensity Interval Training What Is It? High-intensity interval training, or HIIT, refers to short bursts of exercise alternated with low-intensity recovery periods. Studies show that HIIT is one of the most effective ways to exercise because of its fat-burning...
Holiday Charcuterie Boards
The holidays are centered around snacking, and there’s no better way to snack than charcuterie boards. Serve all your favorite snacks at once! Below are three charcuterie themes to get you started. The beauty of charcuterie is experimentation—swap out ingredients or...
Brightening Short Winter Days
When the sun goes down by 6:00 pm, many people feel that their day has been stolen from them. Productivity decreases and peppiness fades. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a real and common ailment. The Mayo Clinic defines SAD as a type of depression that is...