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Slide 2: 10 Ways to Lower Health Care Costs in Ohio Toll Free: 1-877-549-1212 www.onesourcebenefits.com
Slide 3: 1. Choose generic drugs instead of brand names Although not all people know this, generic drugs are just as effective as name brand drugs, and they are much more cost effective. Toll Free: 1-877-549-1212 www.onesourcebenefits.com
Slide 4: 2. Use mail order for prescriptions If you don’t mind paying a few extra dollars for shipping and handling, you can save yourself a lot more hassle and money in the long run, by purchasing prescription drugs online. Toll Free: 1-877-549-1212 www.onesourcebenefits.com
Slide 5: 3. Ask for samples Don’t hesitate to ask if you can get a prescription sample, instead of buying bottle after bottle of prescriptions to see if it is effective for your condition. Toll Free: 1-877-549-1212 www.onesourcebenefits.com
Slide 6: 4. Utilize a flexible spending account (FSA) Although the money from a Flexible Spending Account doesn’t carry over year after year, it is a great way to set aside money without having to pay tax on it. Toll Free: 1-877-549-1212 www.onesourcebenefits.com
Slide 7: 5. Stay within your network If procedures and doctor visits are cheaper within your network, try to stay in your network for hospital visits, even if the out of network doctor is a good friend. Toll Free: 1-877-549-1212 www.onesourcebenefits.com
Slide 8: 6. Participate Some areas offer wellness programs. See if there is one near you. If so, get involved! It can be a great opportunity for the whole family. Toll Free: 1-877-549-1212 www.onesourcebenefits.com
Slide 9: 7. Review your bills thoroughly Make sure that you are manually going through each item on your bill, and that you are being billed correctly. Also check to make sure that your insurance company has already payed their share. This way you will guarantee you are not paying any extra. Toll Free: 1-877-549-1212 www.onesourcebenefits.com
Slide 10: 8. Negotiate your bill On a regular basis there will not be much on a bill that can be negotiated, but occasionally you will be able to negotiate a certain part and receive some money back. Toll Free: 1-877-549-1212 www.onesourcebenefits.com
Slide 11: 9. Avoid the Emergency Room If possible try to avoid trips to the emergency room, because they will be much more expensive. Although there will be some instances that going to the emergency room is completely necessary, avoid it when possible. Toll Free: 1-877-549-1212 www.onesourcebenefits.com
Slide 12: 10. Make smart choices everyday! Believe it or not, you can save money on a daily basis, by the way you live. Eat healthy, exercise and get a great night sleep. Taking little steps everyday toward being healthy will keep you out of the hospital, and will save you money. Toll Free: 1-877-549-1212 www.onesourcebenefits.com
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