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How to Reduce Your Healthcare Costs

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Published: March 26, 2009

Updated: 06/15/2009 06:00 am

During these difficult economic times, many individuals with chronic diseases, such as diabetes, are finding it tough to afford the cost of prescriptions and medical supplies. With money tight, some are cutting corners on their health care: skipping medications or reducing the frequency of their diabetes blood sugar testing. However, this may lead to worsening health and complications down the road.

Despite the economy, there are many ways for people with chronic diseases, such as diabetes, to save money while maintaining the quality of their treatment and safeguarding their health.

Jim Miller, acclaimed consumer advocate and syndicated columnist, offers solutions for people with diabetes and other chronic diseases to help them manage their health and keep costs low, without sacrificing quality. He'll discuss why it's important to follow the advice of your healthcare professional to ensure your healthcare treatment is effective and how to save hundreds of dollars each year by giving your health plan a financial check-up to make sure you're getting the best products at the lowest co-pays.

Fast Facts:
24 million Americans have diabetes, a growing epidemic often resulting in increased healthcare costs.
On average, people with diabetes have medical costs more than 2 times greater than those without.
1 in 7 children and working-age Americans went without needed medications in '07 due to cost concerns, up from 1 in 10 in 2003.
Nearly 1 in 4 working-age adults with Medicaid or other state insurance, and nearly 3 in 10 working-age Medicare beneficiaries, reported difficulty affording drugs.

For more information visit: www.savvysenior.org

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