What to Know About Health Insurance for Newborn Children
You’ll make several trips to the doctor’s office in the first month of your baby’s life. You can avoid wrangling with your health insurance provider (and unexpected medical…..
Erica Block
Erica Block was an Editorial Fellow. She combines her interest in healthcare policy with her penchant for creating online content.
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What Is Medicare Part D?
Unlike Original Medicare, which has existed since the 1960s, you didn’t grow up with Medicare prescription drug plans. These plans – also known as Medicare Part D –…..
Last updated on August 6th, 2020
What You Need to Know About Your Out-of-Pocket Maximum
All health insurance plans sold in the United States are required to set a maximum limit on the amount of money you have to spend on your own…..
Last updated on September 4th, 2020
Understanding Your Small Business Health Insurance Options
Entrepreneurship is highly valued in American culture, but despite the proliferation of startups and small businesses in the last decade, the U.S. has yet to establish a uniform…..
Last updated on August 6th, 2020
Buying Health Insurance for Children Under 18: A Guide
Finding affordable health insurance for children can be a challenge. Between understanding special rules around kids – and the cost of adding them to your plan as dependents…..
Last updated on August 6th, 2020
What Is Medicare Part A?
Medicare, the federal insurance plan for seniors, provides healthcare coverage for Americans 65 and older. Medicare also covers certain younger people with disabilities and those with End-Stage Renal…..
Last updated on August 6th, 2020
What Is a High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP)?
As the name implies, if you’re covered by a high-deductible health plan you pay a smaller premium amount each month, but you must also pay thousands of dollars…..
Last updated on April 1st, 2020
A Step-By-Step Guide to Buying Individual Health Insurance
Shopping on your own for the right health insurance can be daunting. But it need not be, if you use this simple step-by-step guide. The blueprint here explains…..
Last updated on June 24th, 2020
Have You Considered These Alternatives to COBRA Coverage?
If you’ve ever lost your job and chosen to continue your health plan through COBRA, you know the downside: the costs. Chances are your insurance costs soared up…..