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Start out, practice social distancing, wash your hands and wear a mask when in public . What is your risk of catching it then try this widget from Mathematica ? What is the real death rate for COVID-19 ? Is a tricky question. 1. Death records suggest some are being missed in final counts . 2. About 30% of COVID Deaths may have not been reported. 3..  Now, numerous studies — using a range of methods — estimate that in many countries some 5 to 10 people will die for every 1,000 people with COVID-19. The CDC has a laundry list of conditions that can complicate COVID-19. Chronic Kidney Disease Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Immunocompromised state (weakened immune system) from solid organ transplant Obesity (body mass index of 30 or higher) Serious heart conditions Sickle cell disease Type 2 diabetes mellitus Asthma (moderate to severe) Cerebrovascular disease Cystic Fibrosis Hypertension or high blood pressure Immunocompromised state from blood or bone marro

When the administration announced an expansion of tele-medicine , we looked at each other around the office in wonderment. At Suzie Health Solutions , we have seen an increase in these services over the last couple of years. There are even companies that offer it as a stand alone product. To highlight here is the list of companies with their tele-medicine numbers. Some have applications that you can use your smart phone or tablet. Most of these are available to plan holders at no or low cost. Some can provide prescriptions and can be incredibly useful if you travel or live in an area that getting to a doctor can be difficult. Set them up in advance of needing them. Medicare Advantage Plans: Health Alliance - 888-912-0904 Asuris -  1 (888) 367-2109 Healthcare Plans : Asuris -  1 (888) 367-2109 Ambetter - 1-800-835-2362 Kaiser - 1-800-813-2000 Lifewise - 855-332-4059 Molina -  1-800-835-2362 Premera - 1-855-332-4059 Apple Health Amerigroup 866-864-2544

Thank you to the Governor, the Office of the Insurance Commissioner and having some good people, there are resources available despite the quarantine efforts to slow the virus. Here at Suzie Health Solutions we have been at the front line helping people through this. No we don't charge nor when we enroll people into Healthplanfinder plans during special enrollments do we get paid for them. Governor Inslee has put a two week closure to all Restaurants, bars, entertainment and recreational facilities as well as limits on large gatherings. Yes, it means that we can not go to the gym or get our haircut. It also means a ton of folks are into emergency funds to try to pay the bills. This shutdown is effective until March 31st. This " Flattening of the curve " is an important tool to fight the Pandemic.  The theory is traced back to a 2007 report to decompress the burden on the healthcare system so that it wasn't overwhelmed. It allows things like a drive thru test sit

It is time to talk about Public Charge in Washington State. Here at Suzie Health Solutions, we have helped many immigrants and their families. Since we are licensed, we fall under a few laws that require us to protect our customer's information from prying eyes. Gramm-Leach- Bliley Act  and  HIPAA  to name just two. It's why we secure our office with encrypted computers, locking file cabinets and alarm systems to name a few of the protections that we have put into place. Page 1 This is the update from February 2020. People have rights. Each immigration situation is unique. There is free and confidential help available. Here are some of the highlights. 1. The new federal public charge rules do not affect most immigrants. For example if you are a Lawful Permanent resident then you are not affected unless you leave the US for 180 days and seek to reenter! Humanitarian immigrants are not affected. 2. Many public programs are not considered in the federal public charge

Not everyone can live and work side by side, we do it because we love helping people. Insurance has gone through a tremendous change the last couple of years. We have literally seen companies come and go attempting to figure out the Washington State market. Our website is located here or you can go directly to our life insurance page . Our son will be 3rd Generation Insurance Agent if he decides to work the family business. We spend our time educating the public and doing our best to improve healthcare and insurance in Central Washington. We do have clients located from Forks to Spokane so if you or someone that you know need help then drop us a line . Or you can stop in our office at 413 N Mission Street. We are one of the offices on the Ground Floor.