About the Book
The Healthcare Survival GuideTM: Cost-Saving Options
for the Suddenly Unemployed and Anyone Else Who Wants to Save Money contains
dozens of resources to help find affordable healthcare coverage and health services
for anyone who has lost their employer-paid healthcare — or who simply want
to reduce healthcare costs. Written in easy-to-read language, readers will learn
the pros and cons of COBRA coverage, how to comparison-shop for health plans, and
use little known ways to lower — or eliminate — hospital bills, get
free medical care and find low-cost medications. There are even tips to stay healthy
to reduce doctor visits. With important contact websites provided on every page,
this slim but dense book can be a real lifeline for unemployed workers who need
healthcare now.
The authors are cofounders of Health Advocate, Inc., which funded the publication
of this book. The authors and the publishing company have received no funding from
any other outside source or any other organization referenced in the book. A portion
of the book sales will be donated to charity.
Who Needs It
The book is for anyone who has lost their job and lost their healthcare coverage
or anyone else who wants to save money. Here's quick access to — and little-known
secrets about — affordable healthcare ALL IN ONE PLACE.
- COBRA: fast facts NOW
- Health insurance in plain language
- Pay little or nothing for medications
- Get check-ups, screenings, even dental care FREE
- ... and much more
Employers:
When employees lose their job, they may not know where to turn for help. How will
they get healthcare coverage they can afford? Where can they get inexpensive medications
or check-ups on limited funds? Who do they call for help NOW? The Healthcare Survival
GuideTM provides these answers and more.
Employers will find the book a valuable addition to their exit package to help laid-off
workers find healthcare coverage and services to tide them over until their next
job.