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| insurance premiums, we may be inclined to think that | | | | pocket medical expenses, as you may be able to |
| there is nothing we can do to save money on our | | | | deduct them from your income taxes. If you have |
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| show you some easy ways to save. You need to | | | | your eyeglasses, hearing aids, diabetes testing |
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| are overlooked by many. | | | | watching those charges. |
| Take advantage of free or low cost health | | | | You can really start saving money if you quit |
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| provided by your health insurer or are made available | | | | charged higher premiums for health insurance. Even |
| in your community. Recently in my community there | | | | employer provided health plans are offering incentives |
| was a mobile prostate exam unit that gave a few | | | | for smoking employees to quit smoking. Not to |
| hundred men a free prostate exam on a sunny | | | | mention that quitting smoking will most likely improve |
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| seemingly everywhere. | | | | available to help you quit smoking. Just ask your |
| Pay close attention to your medical bills. Look for | | | | doctor if you are not sure how to quit. |
| overcharge errors and do not be afraid to dispute | | | | |