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14 Smart Ways Seniors Can Cut Medical Costs

Are rising healthcare costs hammering your budget? If so, you're not alone. There are plenty of ways for the savvy senior to stretch a dollar. Here are some strategies that may lower your healthcare tab.
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10 Ways to Save Money on Health Costs During the Recession

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Here are 10 to start with, along with links to more detailed explanations of how to make these changes.
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Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Arrangements

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How to use pre-tax dollars for health care
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Buy Drugs on the Internet Safely

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Shopping online could help you save
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Buying Discount Drugs in Foreign Countries

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Bargain or danger?
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Need a Drug You Can't Afford?

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Patient-assistance programs can help you get the meds you need
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Give Your Doctor and Hospital a Checkup

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Before you put your health in someone else’s hands, it’s smart to make sure those hands are clean—bad medicine is bad for your well-being and your wallet. Here’s how to conduct a background check on your doctors and hospitals.
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8 Things You Must Do to Prevent Hospital Overcharges

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A guide to the tricks and double-billing oversights that make hospital stays so darn expensive
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Paying for Alternative Medicine Treatments

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How to prove your treatment is medically necessary
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ER vs. Urgent Care Facility

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Why emergency rooms are not always the fastest —or most cost-effective—option
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Tips for Affording Mental Health Care

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You can afford professional help—whether or not you have insurance
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Find Money for Your Major Health Bills

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A guide to getting money through health-care financing, life insurance policies, credit unions, and more.
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Do You Need That Test?

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You could be paying more for medical tests that you anticipated.
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How to Be a Caregiver and Not Go Broke Yourself

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Without planning, taking care of a loved one can easily become a major drain on financial resources. And the more demanding it becomes, the more your own financial health is endangered.
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