Navigating Health Insurance Changes: The Impact on Patients and the Vital Role of Consistent Healthcare Providers
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Navigating Health Insurance Changes: The Impact on Patients and the Vital Role of Consistent Healthcare Providers

In recent years, the healthcare landscape has seen a significant shift, with health insurance networks undergoing frequent changes. While these transformations aim to streamline services and control costs, they often come at a cost to the patients. Here’s a closer look at how these network shuffles can hurt patients and why it is crucial to…

Managing Stress With A Little Bit Of Science: A Guide to Mental Well-being

Managing Stress With A Little Bit Of Science: A Guide to Mental Well-being

Emma dashed through the door, shrugged off her barista apron, and hurriedly placed a cup of soup in the microwave. While it heated up, she tied her hair into a ponytail and grabbed her yoga pants from the bedroom chair. Balancing on one leg, she rushed to the kitchen, snatched a black top hanging on…

H2O Unleashed: Tapping into the Power of Water

H2O Unleashed: Tapping into the Power of Water

47% percent of Americans only drink 0-3 glasses a water a day.  The recommendation to keep your body hydrated is at least 8, 16 oz glasses.  Water is an essential element of life and staying hydrated offers countless  health benefits that impact not only physical well-being, but also mental clarity and overall vitality. Let’s explore! Boosted…

The Hidden Costs in Your Healthcare Plan
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The Hidden Costs in Your Healthcare Plan

How does a .10-cent aspirin turn into a $20 pill?  It can be frustrating and infuriating to decipher a medical bill. Are we getting used to the lack of transparency in healthcare or are we becoming more aware and expecting the hidden costs? Some of the factors in the lack of transparency in healthcare, include the complexity…

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…

Adulting: Are You Getting Kicked off Your Parent’s Healthcare Plan?
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Adulting: Are You Getting Kicked off Your Parent’s Healthcare Plan?

At indipop, we meet people of all ages and backgrounds. The one common circumstance they share is being on their own to explore and enroll in healthcare options. For a twenty-something who has been on their parent’s plan their entire life this can be overwhelming and doubly confusing. Here are some of the stories that…

COBRA Vs indipop

COBRA Vs indipop

If you’ve ever found yourself in a life-changing situation such as losing a job, you may wonder what you will do about healthcare. There are options available for those who need to find health insurance on their own and don’t have the ability to receive it through an employer, such as COBRA and plans through…

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…

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…