Top 5: Ways to Control the Cost of Healthcare

Healthcare can be expensive, whether you are on a high deductible health plan with an HSA, a PPO, or some other health care plan. As many plans are becoming consumer driven, it is important as a consumer to understand how to control the costs of your care.

While not every option works best for every person, the top five ways to control the cost of your health care are:

1.    Utilize in-network/participating providers with your plan

2.    Choose the right care facility (Primary Care Physician vs. Urgent Care vs. Emergency Room)

3.    Opt for generic or lower cost drug alternatives when available

4.    Ensure that your lab work is being completed by an in-network/participating lab

5.    Get pre-authorizations or predeterminations of benefits done when necessary

Check back to our blog often over the next few weeks for articles explaining how each of these options can help in controlling the cost of your care. Also, download our Top 5 Ways to Control the Cost of Healthcare checklist!