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Scott Dershowitz, LMSW, CMC

Medical Reviewer Member of the SingleCare Medical Board
Scott Dershowitz, LMSW, CMC, is a licensed social worker, geriatric care manager, and aging life care consultant based in New York City.
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Hundred dollar bill with social security card: How much does Medicare Part D cost?
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How much does Medicare Part D cost in 2024?

Medicare Part D helps millions of Americans save on prescriptions, but it's not free. Know which Part D costs to expect in 2024.
A jar of money — retirement insurance
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Healthcare costs in retirement

It’s essential to plan ahead—here’s what you should be doing if you’re not already
Short-term health insurance
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What is short-term health insurance?

For those purchasing health insurance out of pocket, short-term health insurance sounds…
A brain and a woman doing yoga represents the mind body connection
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How your thoughts can affect your health

When you bring up the mind-body connection in relation to health, people…
A piggy bank represents an FSA
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Flexible Spending Account (FSA) 101: What you need to know

Even when you have health insurance, sometimes there are expenses that aren’t…
UCR: Usual customary and reasonable
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What is Usual, Customary & Reasonable (UCR)?

If you’ve ever been surprised by a medical bill, you’re not alone.…
What does HMO stand for?
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What is an HMO?

Knowing which health insurance plan to choose can be a tricky decision.…
Health Insurance Premium
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What is a health insurance premium?

A health insurance premium is a fee you pay, usually monthly, for…
Open enrollment period: A calendar highlighting open enrollment dates
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What is open enrollment?

You can only enroll in certain health insurance once a year during this time—here’s what else you should know
Out-of-network costs
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What does ‘out-of-network’ mean?

You go for a routine appointment at a new doctor and—BAM! You’re…
What is a copay?
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What is a ‘copay’?

Healthcare is a complex subject with terms that can seem like a…