Blue Cross Blue Shield Vs. indipop
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Blue Cross Blue Shield Vs. indipop

Problems with Blue Cross Blue Shield Like any large organization, there are issues and complaints about Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS). Everything from lack of coverage for lifesaving medications to preapprovals for necessary treatment exists in the complaints levied against BCBS. Additionally, some providers or specialists may not be covered by a policyholder’s specific plan or tier, which can mean obtaining…

Subscription-based healthcare is revolutionizing the healthcare industry, and it’s happening just in time.
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Subscription-based healthcare is revolutionizing the healthcare industry, and it’s happening just in time.

If there is one thing we’ve learned over the last two years, it’s that life, finances, and health can change in the blink of an eye. In addition to that, The Great Resignation has inspired millions to make a leap and switch careers or take their future into their own hands and pursue their dreams…

Self Employed Professionals And The Technology That Can Change Their Life
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Self Employed Professionals And The Technology That Can Change Their Life

Being self employed ranges in titles from the solo freelancer to owner of a small business with a team.  These professionals come from diverse industries, graphic artists to landscapers. They do share two common needs,  to manage their time and acquire customers. Technology can replace some of your human tasks and put more time back…

What I learned in 5,000 miles and the questions it raised- I am throwing out there to you!
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What I learned in 5,000 miles and the questions it raised- I am throwing out there to you!

I recently took to the road on a cross-country trip to meet current and future indipop members. We met SO MANY freelancers, contractors, and small business owners along the way and got to know them and their unique struggles.  My pup and sidekick, Sadie was along for the ride in her indipup t-shirt 🙂 From…

How To Quit Your Job When You Need Health Coverage
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How To Quit Your Job When You Need Health Coverage

Can you still quit your job when you need health coverage? Yes, you can! How? There are differences between being an employee vs being self-employed. Your paychecks may fluctuate, cash flow might be affected month to month, you may now be a 1099 status requiring you to pay quarterly estimated taxes, and if you are over…

What Is A Healthshare?
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What Is A Healthshare?

What is a healthshare? A healthshare doesn’t function like traditional insurance, but it still keeps you healthy and safe. Instead of a premium and deductible, you become a member of the “community” that shares the cost in medical needs. Healthshares are in place for the expenses you know are coming, but will also provide peace…

4 Ways To Tackle What’s Really Behind Your Neverending To Do List
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4 Ways To Tackle What’s Really Behind Your Neverending To Do List

It might surprise you to find that the world doesn’t stop if you don’t cross that last item off your to do list.  A good mindset of what you can and can’t control can help balance your day and upcoming month, here in the YourTango article we provide ways to streamline, maximize and do a…

Hiring A Contractor? Protect Yourself From A Bad Decision By Using These 6 Tips

Hiring A Contractor? Protect Yourself From A Bad Decision By Using These 6 Tips

My friend Elise desperately needed to hire a website designer. The landing page she had from five years ago was just not cutting it any longer. She needed advice about how to hire the right fit and what she should look for in a contractor. I explained to her, I have a checklist I go…

Freelance Head-Of-Household: How To Ensure Healthcare Coverage For Your Whole Family
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Freelance Head-Of-Household: How To Ensure Healthcare Coverage For Your Whole Family

Picture this: Two self-employed moms both have to take their children to urgent care. Both have stuff to do, both are worried about their kid, and both are stressed — but only one mom is stressed about the money. That’s because she and her family are one of more than two million people who belong to a…

Three Ways Locums Can Stay on Top of their Healthcare Finances while Freelancing
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Three Ways Locums Can Stay on Top of their Healthcare Finances while Freelancing

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”] The locum tenens job market has doubled since 2002. You may already know how working freelance positions can improve your lifestyle (flexibility, travel, control over your time), but there are also financial benefits that come hand…