Consumer Corner

Dr. Santa’s holiday health tips

Consumer Corner December 12, 2010 0

That’s his real name, according to Consumer Reports Health.org. And the good doctor Santa provides a list of things you can do to stay healthy this holiday season. Check out how you can give yourself the gift of good health during this frantic time. Read more

Straight talk on health reform

Consumer Corner December 6, 2010 0

Q: Health care reform will require me to buy health insurance. Will reform require me to buy dental insurance? P, from Snellville A: The new law does not compel people to buy dental insurance. When insurance exchanges open in 2014 for individuals and small businesses to buy health insurance, the... Read more

Home care poses challenges

Consumer Corner November 24, 2010 0

Patients often will need help at home after discharge from a hospital. But health insurance typically has coverage gaps in home care services. It’s important for patients or family members to talk to the discharge planner or social worker at the hospital, and plan ahead for help to figure... Read more

Your Medicare menu needs close look

Consumer Corner November 15, 2010 0

Today begins open enrollment for the more than 1 million Medicare beneficiaries in Georgia. It’s often a time of confusion because of the dizzying array of choices for seniors, Read more

Straight talk on health reform

Consumer Corner November 15, 2010 0

Q: Is my retiree health plan required to follow the insurance changes under health reform, such as coverage of dependents up till age 26? I would like to cover my 23-year-old child under this plan. M, from Atlanta Read more