Wiley Long, Author at Colorado Health Healthshare

Can You Use Your HSA to Pay for Medically Recommended Diet Costs? Here’s What the IRS Says

by Wiley Long | Apr 26, 2024 | Colorado Health Insurance, Health Insurance

“Food is medicine,” says the U.S. Health Department. “Not so fast,” says the IRS. Caught in the middle: U.S. consumers with dietary issues that require special foods or dietary supplements. And unless Congress intervenes, it’s going to be up to the Tax Court to work...

Rocky Mountain Health Plans vs. Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Colorado

by Wiley Long | Mar 20, 2024 | Colorado Health Insurance, Health Insurance

Rating the best health insurance in Colorado. Comparing Rocky Mountain Health Plans vs. Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield or Colorado. The Best Health Insurance in Colorado Anthem BCBS and Rocky Mountain Health Plans RCHP are two of the leading health insurance options...

Why Health Conscious People are Attracted to Health Sharing Plans

by Wiley Long | Jan 25, 2024 | Colorado Health Insurance, Health Sharing, Healthshare plans

Health sharing plans are helping individuals and families with their healthcare. Unfortunately, not everyone makes healthy, responsible lifestyle choices. That’s a big problem for public policymakers, and for the health insurance industry: A large proportion of total...

How To Have a Low-Cost Childbirth in Colorado

by Wiley Long | Dec 14, 2023 | Colorado Health Insurance, Health Insurance

Pregnancy and childbirth are miraculous—and expensive! As of 2023, the national average cost of pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care exceeds $18,865, with Cesarean sections reaching an average cost of $26,280. Even with insurance, many women and couples grapple...

The Colorado Health Insurance Open Enrollment Guide 2025: How To Select the Best Health Insurance Plan in Colorado

by Wiley Long | Sep 19, 2023 | Colorado Health Insurance, Health Insurance

During Colorado Health Insurance Open Enrollment this year, to select the best insurance plan, you should compare many different parameters. This blog will help you understand all your options! Health plans aren’t a “one size fits all.” Every individual and family is...