Ben Halvorsen

Strength and conditioning coach, and our resident sceptic on anything sold with a before-and-after photo. Writes the programs he has actually run with beginners, not the ones that look impressive on paper.

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Medicare and Medicaid Medicare Advantage Plans: A Practical Checklist

Ben Halvorsen

2 years ago

4 min read

Medicare-approved plans from private companies, also called Part C, that replace Original Medicare as the way you get your Part A and Part B benefits....

Medicare and Medicaid Medicare Advantage Plans: Separating Myth From Guidance

Ben Halvorsen

2 years ago

4 min read

They can cost less up front and add extra benefits, but networks and prior authorization rules can limit where and how you get care. Key takeaways Als...

Medicare and Medicaid Medicare Advantage Plans for Beginners: Where to Start

Ben Halvorsen

2 years ago

4 min read

Medicare-approved plans from private companies, also called Part C, that replace Original Medicare as the way you get your Part A and Part B benefits....

Medicare and Medicaid A Q and A on Medicare Advantage Plans

Ben Halvorsen

2 years ago

5 min read

Medicare-approved plans from private companies, also called Part C, that replace Original Medicare as the way you get your Part A and Part B benefits....

Medicare and Medicaid The Short Guide to Medicare Advantage Plans

Ben Halvorsen

2 years ago

4 min read

Medicare-approved plans from private companies, also called Part C, that replace Original Medicare as the way you get your Part A and Part B benefits....

Medicare and Medicaid CHIP Coverage for Children: What the Evidence Actually Says

Ben Halvorsen

2 years ago

10 min read

Coverage gives children regular checkups, vaccines and dental care, and many eligible children are not enrolled. Key takeaways Who it covers: uninsure...

Medicare and Medicaid Understanding CHIP Coverage for Children: A Plain-English Explainer

Ben Halvorsen

2 years ago

4 min read

Coverage gives children regular checkups, vaccines and dental care, and many eligible children are not enrolled. Key takeaways Who it covers: uninsure...

Medicare and Medicaid CHIP Coverage for Children: What to Do, in Order

Ben Halvorsen

2 years ago

3 min read

The Children's Health Insurance Program, which provides low-cost coverage for children in families that earn too much for Medicaid but cannot aff...

Medicare and Medicaid CHIP Coverage for Children: Separating Myth From Guidance

Ben Halvorsen

2 years ago

4 min read

Coverage gives children regular checkups, vaccines and dental care, and many eligible children are not enrolled. Key takeaways Who it covers: uninsure...

Medicare and Medicaid Starting Out With CHIP Coverage for Children

Ben Halvorsen

2 years ago

3 min read

The Children's Health Insurance Program, which provides low-cost coverage for children in families that earn too much for Medicaid but cannot aff...

Medicare and Medicaid Your Questions About CHIP Coverage for Children, Answered

Ben Halvorsen

2 years ago

5 min read

The Children's Health Insurance Program, which provides low-cost coverage for children in families that earn too much for Medicaid but cannot aff...

Medicare and Medicaid CHIP Coverage for Children: The Quick Reference

Ben Halvorsen

2 years ago

3 min read

The Children's Health Insurance Program, which provides low-cost coverage for children in families that earn too much for Medicaid but cannot aff...

Substance Use and Recovery Fentanyl Risks: What the Evidence Actually Says

Ben Halvorsen

2 years ago

10 min read

Fentanyl is the main driver of overdose deaths in the US, and many people who take it do not know their drugs contain it. Key takeaways Strength: abou...

Substance Use and Recovery Fentanyl Risks, Explained Without the Jargon

Ben Halvorsen

2 years ago

3 min read

Fentanyl is the main driver of overdose deaths in the US, and many people who take it do not know their drugs contain it. Key takeaways Strength: abou...

Substance Use and Recovery Fentanyl Risks: A Practical Checklist

Ben Halvorsen

2 years ago

3 min read

The dangers of illegally made fentanyl, a powerful synthetic opioid now found in many street drugs and fake pills. Fentanyl is the main driver of over...

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