Joy and Susan talk with Mickey Alford-Lane (Joy’s sister) about women’s healthcare and health insurance. Mickey had a career in human resources/compensation, and also supported the benefits department at that organization. She has personal experience dealing with the health insurance industry as a mother advocating for her children, as well as supporting and being an advocate for other families who have struggled with healthcare and health insurance issues.
In this episode, we cover several key topics, including:
- Healthcare issues for women 45 and older
- The healthcare system is broken…and it doesn’t always serve women well
- Healthcare options available
- In-network and out-of-network provider issues
Resources Mentioned in this Episode
- Statista – source for data around women and healthcare coverage: https://www.statista.com
- Kaiser Family Foundation – a nonprofit that focus on national health issues: https://www.kff.org
- American Rescue Plan: https://www.whitehouse.gov/american-rescue-plan/
- Medicaid: https://www.medicaid.gov
- Affordable Care Act Information: https://www.healthcare.gov
- EOB – Explanation of Benefits – information provided by your healthcare provider that explains the benefits available
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