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Guest Blog Post: How Virtual Races are Keeping us Sane
Read MoreBy Charles Merritt, Co-Founder & CEO of Buddy Insurance We’re all going a bit stir crazy, right? Maybe you trained up for some spring races, eschewing that second helping of chocolate chess pie over Christmas to keep it tight, and now, your events are all cancelled. Or, perhaps you had a killer summer trip lined…
8 Resources to Help You Cope with Depression and Anxiety
Read MoreDo you find your mind racing? Do you often feel sad and overwhelmed? You are not alone. In the U.S., millions of Americans live with mental illness, and 1 in 5 people will experience a mental illness during their lifetime. Mental Health America and other organizations across the country have helped raise awareness, fight stigma,…
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Eat Healthy on a Budget: 6 Tips for Success
Guest blog post from Sondermind by Jolene Conway Clatterbuck LPC, MNT Are you are ready to eat in a way that supports your physical and mental health? Then you probably know there is a strong connection between nutrition and your overall wellness, and understand the dietary strategies you can implement. There is one main obstacle:…
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Your COVID-19 Vaccine Questions Answered: Q & A with Dr. Robert Hammond
Hey there, Friday members. We hope you’re staying warm and healthy in these final weeks of winter. As the COVID-19 vaccines are distributed throughout the country, we’re working with providers to help Friday members get immunized fast. Friday will cover all COVID-19 vaccines —Moderna, Pfizer, and Johnson & Johnson —at $0 for members on all plans.…
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5 Free Friday Health Plan Perks for Kids
There’s nothing more worrisome than seeing your little one get sick. As parents, all we want is for them to get back to their happy, healthy selves. And we’ll do just about anything to get them the care they need. Fortunately, we’ve designed our plans to include free essential health benefits for children from birth…
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A Woman’s Guide to Friday Health Plans
March is Women’s History Month and we’re here to honor it all month long. As we celebrate the women, past and present, who have fought tirelessly for women’s rights, we especially celebrate those who have fought to improve health outcomes for women. Women like Elizabeth Blackwell, the first woman to receive a medical degree in…
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5 Awesome Health Benefits of Being a Pet Parent
We think it goes without saying that pets are the absolute best. They make us smile, get us moving, and enhance our snuggle sessions ten-fold. They can also double as excellent heat blankets, vacuum cleaners, and mind readers. As if you needed any more convincing that pets are awesome, pets also bring boatloads of health…
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2021 Special Enrollment Period for Uninsured Residents
We’ve got great news: Millions of Americans now have another opportunity to sign up for health insurance until May 15. In response to the increasing risks of COVID-19 across the country, an executive order has been signed to create a new 3-month Special Enrollment Period. Starting February 15th, uninsured individuals can start enrolling in 2021…
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