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Are You on a Biologic Medication? What You Need To Know About Biosimilar Treatment Options

Using a biologic medication and concerned about cost? You may want to talk with your doctor about switching to a biosimilar. Like generic drugs, biosimilars may save you money and are as safe and effective as the original biologic.

Buying Prescription Glasses or Contact Lenses: Your Rights

Any time your prescriber measures your prescription for eyeglasses or contact lenses (an exam that is called a refraction), they must give you a copy of your prescription — whether you ask for it or not — at no extra charge.

How To Get Generic Drugs and Low-Cost Prescriptions

Generic drugs work just as well as brand-name drugs, and they can save you money.

Health Scams

Common Health Scams

People spend billions of dollars a year on products and treatments to try to improve their health and fitness. But a lot of that money goes to companies that make false claims, cheating people out of their money, their time, and even their health. If you’re thinking about buying a health product or service, here are some things to know.

Spot Health Insurance Scams

Wading through your health insurance options and plans can be complex, overwhelming, and confusing. Dishonest companies and scammers know this and use it to their advantage.

The Truth Behind Weight Loss Ads

Dishonest advertisers make bogus claims about their weight loss products. Learn to spot and avoid bogus health claims.

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Consumer Alert

Looking for health insurance? Make sure that’s what you’re getting

BCP Staff

August 7, 2025

Are you looking to get or switch your health insurance? Know that some dishonest marketers might lie about what your plan would cover, make it seem like they’re selling health insurance when you’re really just getting a discount plan, or try to sell you something else entirely.

Consumer Alert

Is it health insurance or a medical discount plan?

BCP Staff

June 18, 2025

Looking for health insurance? Make sure that’s what you’re really getting.

Consumer Alert

Are you looking for treatment for opioid addiction or dependence? Avoid a search scam

BCP Staff

June 5, 2025

When you’re looking to contact a business, you’re probably used to going to Google (or some other search engine) and searching for it online.

Consumer Alert

The low-down on health insurance ads during open season

Christopher E. Brown

December 10, 2024

During open season for the Health Insurance Marketplace, you might have seen an increase — maybe a flood — of ads for health plans. The ads might promise comprehensive health insurance…but the plan turns out to have limited benefits. Or it’s a medical discount card and not insurance at all. Some ads might promise rewards or rebates to anyone who signs up for a plan. Or they might say they’re from the government – or government-endorsed, hoping to gain your trust. How to make heads or tails of it all?