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Your Work Benefits Are Worth It
When was the last time you went to the doctor? How about the last time you visited the dentist? For me, I focus on going every year but it can be a major pain thanks to the United States’ insurance system. Finding doctors with your HMO/PPO and paying a premium along with a deductible. If your head is spinning from reading that last sentence, so is mine. I’ll explore healthcare terms at a later time but I’d like to make the process easier overall for now.
Elizabeth and Her Lay Off
Last month, my fiancee, Elizabeth was laid off from Snapchat. As we sorted through our next steps we decided that using her health benefits would be the best use of her unemployed time. She scheduled everything. I’m talking about the dentist, optometrist, and even the chiropractor.
At the end of it all, she stressed to me how important it is to actually find time to use your benefits. Last year, a health scare frightened me into annually making time for these sorts of appointments and prioritizing my own health and time. I completely agree with Elizabeth.
A lot of the pain of modern-day healthcare is managing the expenses and time for these sorts of appointments. I would dread asking for time off to see a doctor because “I had work to do” but that isn’t my attitude toward the topic anymore after the pandemic.
ZocDoc to the Rescue
When Elizabeth told me about ZocDoc, I felt as though she let me into a huge healthcare secret. ZocDoc is an app in which you share your health insurance info and they will provide you with health care providers in your plan and network.
The app changed entirely changed my approach to booking a doctor’s appointment. Gone are the days of going to an insurance provider’s website and aimlessly browsing for a doctor who couldn’t be the right fit for me personally. ZocDoc will share a professional list, manage your booking, and provide genuine reviews of healthcare professionals.
If you’re looking to up your health game, I can’t recommend ZocDoc more. At the end of the day, your personal health is just as important as your personal finances.
Have a great week,
Jordan