Caring Support & Solutions

Do you have a story where you had to advocate for yourself or a loved one?
Is there a story on how a diagnosis or a health challenge that led you to better self-care?
Is there an empowering moment that resulted in change?
Is there a story that you wish others knew so it could help them?

We are looking for others to share their Caring Stories either on our website or NEW Podcast entitled

Caring Stories: Getting the Care You Need

Sharing your story could help another person!

Coming in Fall 2023!

Glad to see this taking form.

RAISE Family Caregiving Advisory Council | ACL Administration for Community Living “The number of family caregivers, including grandparents who are raising grandchildren, is significant and growing. They are the backbone of our country’s caregiving system, and supporting them is critical. ACL is proud to lead the implementation of the RAISE Family Caregivers Act and the Suppor...

Well said! We are here for you!

The Power of a Health Care Advocate Another set of ears can ease your health care journey. A Johns Hopkins expert takes you through the benefits of an advocate, how to choose one, and what to share with that person.

The Power of a Health Care Advocate Another set of ears can ease your health care journey. A Johns Hopkins expert takes you through the benefits of an advocate, how to choose one, and what to share with that person.

Medical bills can be confusing. Always talk to your insurance company first before paying any medical bill that you were not expecting.

Don't Pay a Medical Bill Until You Do These 5 Things Up to 80 percent of medical bills may contain errors, experts say. Take these steps to check charges, lower costs, and avoid unhappy surprises.

Another article just published that Caring Support & Solutions contributed! Protect your ID in healthcare

Hackers Are Not the Biggest Culprit in Health-Care Data Breaches | Bottom Line Inc More than half of security breaches of patient information are caused by internal negligence at healthcare providers.

This is one to watch......

The push to improve working conditions for U.S. caregivers Ai-jen Poo wants to transform caregiving into real work.

Health Literacy impacts care in many ways.

This Type of Illiteracy Could Hurt You More than half of older Americans lack the skills to gather and understand medical information. Providers must simplify, researchers say.

We have helped multiple people find a medical insurance coverage that is right for them and their situation.
Are short term insurance plans a viable option for you?

Is short-term health insurance right for you? For 2.9 million in the coverage gap and nearly 13 million priced out of ACA-compliant coverage, short-term health insurance could be a much-needed bridge. Plans are now limited to 90 days in duration, but that's likely to change under the executive order that Trump signed in October 2017.

Wondering if the plan you chose is appropriate for you and/or your family? Do you Need to know plans available to you in your state? We have helped many understand and and know their options.

The Cost of Employer Insurance Is a Growing Burden for Middle-Income Families: Exhibit 2 by CommonwealthFund - Infogram

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