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Savings Advisor leverages the popularity of the Internet to answer consumers' need for simple, easy-to-use, plan-specific cost information - a need driven by the growing trend in health care consumerism. According to a 2005 Harris Interactive survey, the number of U.S. adults who have gone online to research health or medical information increased to approximately 117 million from 111 million the prior year.
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Workers under age 65 can accumulate tax-free savings for lifetime health care needs if they have qualified plans. A qualified health plan has a minimum deductible of $1,000 for individuals and $2,000 for families on out-of-pocket expenses. Individuals with self-only policies have a pre-tax annual cap of $2,600 and families can make an annual contribution of up to $5,150 into an HAS account.
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CorVel conducts periodic evaluations of its network performance customer savings in order to ensure the continuation of its industry-leading Network Solutions results. The cornerstone of CorVel's Network Solutions is CorVel's proprietary "First Review" artificial intelligence software engine. Investments are expected to continue to further expand the scope of this cutting edge tool. Most recently CorVel announced plans to extend its clearinghouse capabilities to its customers and providers. For several years CorVel has been involved in the acceptance and routing of electronic bills (ebills) in workers compensation. The technologies supporting the expanded use of its clearinghouse facilities include document conversion and tracking tools, ebill processing capabilities and "smart routing" capabilities first implemented three years ago.
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MCLEAN, Va., Nov. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Lingo, Inc., one of the largest independent U.S. Voice over IP phone service companies, today further increased cost savings for international calling through its VoIP calling plans. Lingo's unlimited international VoIP phone service plan charges have been reduced, up to 37%, to $49.95 per month for residential customers and $69.95 per month for small business customers.
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Related to funding retirement, FWBs expected to need approximately $375,000 (median value) in savings aside from Social Security and employer- sponsored pension plans to meet their retirement goals. SWBs expect they will need significantly more ($750,000) in their personal savings.
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Medicare beneficiaries enrolled in Medco's YOURx PLAN®, or another Medco-administered Medicare Prescription Drug Plan can benefit from Savings Advisor. The tool can help beneficiaries and their caregivers maximize their Medicare drug benefit by identifying lower-cost options available through their plan.
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