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The beginning of the year always brings about change. Some are changes you may make …
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Immigrants could soon face a harder time gaining legal resident status if they accept Medicaid, …
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In 2017 and 2018, federal insurance regulators experimented with rules on limited duration health insurance …
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This year’s open enrollment season is bringing good news for many Obamacare customers. The time …
The 2019 elimination of most Medicare Cost Plans is uniquely confusing for Minnesota Medicare enrollees. …
If you don’t know about Texas open enrollment, let’s start there. Open enrollment is the …
Short-term health insurance is a more compelling choice for Americans than at any other time …
“Healthcare” is one of those words that can bring you back to grade school days. …
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The health insurance Open Enrollment Period for 2019 will be over in a flash, putting …
The Centers for Medicare and Medicare Services (CMS) created 10 different designs before selecting 1 …
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If you think that all you can get out of your health insurance is payment …
The Sunshine State makes it easy to stay in good health well into your golden …
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Given the ever-changing world of healthcare coverage – as well as its increasing price – …
Many seniors are wondering if Medicare Supplement Plan F is going away. The short answer …
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The top 10 Medicare Supplement companies, reviewed! Standard Original Medicare is great, until it leaves …
By the time you’re new to Medicare, or thinking about buying a Medicare Supplement policy …
Most health insurance plans have a deductible, which is a specified amount of money you …
In California, ACA open enrollment lasts from October 15 to January 15, each year. California …
We are fast approaching November 1, which means we are about to enter the annual …
If you’ve paid attention to news about healthcare reform, you may have heard of “bending …
Obamacare has taken several hits over the past few years. With the repeal of the …
Medicaid is a program that provides health insurance coverage for certain low-income individuals and families. …
The next time you sign up for health insurance, you’ll be asked whether or not …
A small injury might not warrant a trip to the emergency room. But what if …
Officially, the Obama-era penalty for not having health insurance ends on December 31, 2018. The …
Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) are tax-deductible savings accounts that you can use to pay for …
Creative therapies, such as music and art therapy, continue to grow in popularity as complementary …
The Trump administration has announced an Obamacare-era rule that limits short term health insurance plans …
As a patient, you’ll eventually ask: what’s the difference between inpatient versus outpatient care? Even …
“I don’t need the flu vaccine – even if I get sick, I’ll take a …
Genetic testing continues to transform the healthcare landscape today. According to the Department of Health …
Despite all the good Medicare does in the hospital, Medicare is known for leaving home …
After a few months of debate, the D.C. Council has voted to implement a statewide …
What Is the Individual Mandate? Starting in 2014, the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) required all …
Compared to the winter months, why do we feel even more miserable when we catch …
In 2018, an estimated 1,735,350 new cases of cancer will be diagnosed in the United …
If you or a loved one has recently been diagnosed with diabetes, planning for the …
Even to an experienced broker, Medicare’s quirks can be surprising. So after 11 years as …
June marks the beginning of summer and Father’s Day. It’s no surprise that June is …
Everyone needs a good health insurance plan, and there are many available today. The confusion …
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cover photo: Don DeBold Major League Baseball (MLB) spring training starts this week. Team owners …
You should enjoy the littlest things in life – including prescription pills. Pill bottles have …
When it comes to health expenses, most people would rather avoid the subject. Even if …
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Canada’s healthcare system is often talked about as an alternative to the American system. Is …
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It helps to take care of your doctor, hospital and ambulance bills as soon as …
Consequences of the new GOP tax bill include fewer insured Americans and cuts to public …
Health insurance in NYC costs more than healthcare in most other places of the country …
This article was written about an older Open Enrollment Period. For the most recent info, …
Image: Francisco Osorio / Flickr With only a few days left in the health insurance …
This article was written about an older Open Enrollment Period. For the most recent info, …
You may have heard: the health insurance Open Enrollment Period for 2019 runs from November …
If you were personally affected by the hurricanes or the California wildfires, you may have …
The health insurance Open Enrollment Period for 2018 lasts only 45 days. Despite efforts from …
This article was written about an older Open Enrollment Period. For the most recent info, …
Image: Salvador Altimir / Flickr Medicare spending on this “post-acute care” increased from $29 billion …
Image: Gage Skidmore / Flickr The Trump administration’s announcement to end cost-sharing reduction subsidies can have …
Image: Gage Skidmore / Flickr The Graham-Cassidy bill is the Republicans’ final effort at Obamacare …
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Image: Alejandro Rdguez / Flickr More than 1 million Americans are currently enrolled in faith-based …
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From the heart to the knees, we take a look at the average cost of …
Image: Ged Carroll | Flickr Prior authorization is intended to save money for insurers, but …
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Image: Gage Skidmore / Flickr While Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell hoped to pass a …
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Photo by CafeCredit under CC 2.0 Yearly out-of-pocket healthcare costs have more than doubled in …
Image: Sima Dimitric / Flickr Both Medicaid and Medicare pay for nursing home care; however, …
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Image: Kevin Dooley / Flickr Under both House and Senate bills, the relaxing of rules …
Image: Sarah Stierch / Flickr The proposed cuts to Medicaid under the Senate healthcare bill …
Image: Nate Grigg / Flickr Under the Senate’s new proposed healthcare bill, 24 million Americans …
Image: Sara Zollino / Flickr These apps and digital platforms offer affordable, online therapy options …
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Image: Eileen Blass / Kaiser Health News Many health insurance options shrink, as portions of …
Image: Mike Way / Flickr Taking an ambulance to the ER is often unnecessary and …
Image: Ted Eytan / Flickr Wednesday marks a key deadline for health insurance companies and …
Image: flickr / Tambako The Jaguar News highlights of the week include an LGBTQ Healthcare Bill …
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Image: David Kessler / Flickr You can save money on Medicare Part D by simply …
Image: Flickr / bestofbakingsoda In this week’s HealthCare.com News Roundup: the importance of healthcare proxies, the …
Image: Flickr / David Goehring With increasing healthcare costs a major concern for many, we …
Image: Pixabay /markusspiske Cigarettes are expensive – and not just on your wallet. Smoking contributes …
Image: Flickr / Virginia State Parks Whether millennials need health insurance or not, we’re seeing …
This article was written about an older Open Enrollment Period. For the most recent info, …
Image: Flickr / Oleg Afonin From building a redesigned VA hospital in New Orleans to …
In this week’s HealthCare.com News Roundup: ‘Healthcare’ = Fighting Words in Montana, New Strategies to …
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If you’ve ever been insured through COBRA, then you probably know about its downside: the …
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The latest ASPE report downplays ACA’s positive impacts, including coverage for essential benefits and people with …
A recent study from Harvard Medical School shows that higher patient mortality rates are associated …
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Walgreens is teaming up with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Veterans of …
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In this week’s HealthCare.com News Roundup: UnitedHealth committing fraud (allegedly), a report on NFL healthcare benefits, …
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Image: Jeff Wilcox / Flickr From staying on your parents’ plan to enrolling in an ACA …
The New York Health Act is a bill that would create a single-payer healthcare system …
Image: Garry Knight / Flickr More than 55 million people are currently covered under Medicare. …
Image: Joe Green / Flickr Altogether, your pregnancy costs will depend on these four different …
Image: Stuart Seeger / Flickr If insurers Anthem, Centene, Cigna, and Molina all exit, it’ll …
Image: Retinafunk / Flickr Nationwide marijuana legalization could save $500 million per year on overall …
Image: Gage Skidmore / Flickr In this week’s HealthCare.com News Roundup: Mitch McConnell defends all-male …
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Conceiving on or around Valentine’s Day will limit your pregnancy to a single calendar year―and limit your …
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Image: Carlos Reusser Monsalvez / Flickr At a time when possible ACA repeal could affect …
Image: Neville Wootton / Flickr Approximately 6.5 million Medicare Supplement plans currently in the U.S. …
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If the American Health Care Act manages to successfully replace Obamacare, here are all the …
Image: Gage Skidmore / Flickr Does having a medical background influence the way our legislators …
Choosing a health insurance company can be a daunting task. Here are 6 things to consider …
Peter Uribe, a Chilean immigrant, once considered a career in soccer but a foot injury …
Image: Thomas Backa / Flickr A story about three Medicare seniors who chose different Medicare coverage options …
The Trump administration has agreed to continue paying current ACA subsidies, but hasn’t made future …
Image: Knox County Government / Flickr For those turning 65, how do you know what …
Congress must pass a bill this week to keep most of the government running beyond …
A look at Medigap and its coverage, how it works, and why Medicare seniors should …
If you’re planning a family, expect a lot of changes to your healthcare coverage needs. …
Physician burnout is getting increasingly common, but several different initiatives can potentially hinder its institutional growth. …
A brief look at dental health coverage and the different types of dental health insurance …
Medigap pays for some of the bills left over by Medicare’s coverage gaps – and it …
Do you find Obamacare too expensive? Short-term health insurance is both a flexible and cost-saving …
The latest Obamacare enrollment rules from the Trump administration to stabilize healthcare costs will potentially favor …
Even covered under a health insurance plan, the average American consumer can spend more than …
Whether to Pay the Individual Shared Responsibility Payment (or the “Obamacare Penalty”) This Year, and What …
Disagreement Between Congressional Republicans Over Paul Ryan’s GOP Health Care Bill Bring to Mind the …
Short term medical (STM) insurance has long been considered a viable alternative for individuals who …
After months of saying there would be no extension to this year’s open enrollment, guess …
We are true believers in the consumerization of healthcare. That’s why my partners and I decided …
UPDATE 12/09: Open Enrollment for 2017 runs from November 1, 2016 to January 31, 2017. …
When the Affordable Care Act initially rolled out, the fine for not buying a health …
Since the beginning of the 2016 health insurance open enrollment season, news about the Affordable …
Congratulations! You are now responsible for purchasing your own health insurance plan. But buying health …
Between 2000-2010 the number of uninsured rose as the recession left individuals unemployed or choosing …
There are only 22 days until Christmas and 29 days until New Year’s Day 2016. …
During its long stint on television, The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, featured a skit …
Diamonds might be a girl’s best friend, but precious metals are something nearly anyone can …
Insurance policies, whether it be home, health, life or car insurance, are all meant to …
In 2015 employees contributed a total of $4,698 to their monthly health insurance premium, deductible, …
Before the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, an individual could pay more for health …
The Affordable Care Act 3.0 has kicked off quietly, now that websites are working with …
With just two months left in the year, one’s attention can be focused on school …
By Doug Ghertner, President of Change Healthcare People often ask me if a proactive, personalized …
In August an Avalere report revealed more than 2 million people failed to sign up …
With open enrollment 2016 nearly upon us, millions of individuals who purchase their own health …
Patients often tell me it’s difficult to get a timely appointment with doctors, and even …
A recent Fidelity Retirement Health Care Cost Estimate found that healthcare costs for retirees have …
The Sandwich Generation has become an increasingly more trendy term, although it isn’t technically a …
For Tracy Rude, a lifelong campaign for better healthcare began when several friends had to …
If a family member or close friend came to you and confided that they needed …
With each passing week, it seems, news hits of another major hack on a health …
Stu Libby had to catch a plane to Europe in a few hours. While packing, …
Imagine you are shopping for a plan on your state’s health insurance exchange. Like most …
Each year, Medicare open enrollment runs from October 15 – December 7. This is the …
The health insurance open enrollment season is nearly upon us, and analysts are excitedly wringing …
When discussing the prospect of buying a health insurance plan, price is typically the star …
Few movie scenes are as memorable as Helen Hunt’s obscenity-laced rant against Health Maintenance Organizations …
The affordability of the Affordable Care Act has taken another positive step to help consumers, …
The toughest issue in healthcare is not access, but cost. We hear much about the …
Single-payer healthcare is having a moment. Bernie Sanders, the left-wing Senator from Vermont whose presidential …
(Photo Credit: PBS.org) On the eve of the Republican Presidential debate on CNN, I asked myself: …
Since the dawn of modern medicine, patients have needed the doctor’s permission and expensive technology …
It’s no secret that healthcare is expensive in the United States. Our almost $3 trillion …
Recall, for a moment, your last trip to the doctor’s office or hospital. How long …
By now most consumers know that they can get premium subsidies to buy health insurance …
Founded in the summer of 2013 just before the launch of the Obamacare insurance exchanges, …
Do you know what information is in your electronic health record? Do you have access …
The 75-million strong Millennial generation – people between the ages of 18 and 34 – …
Wearable fitness trackers and their complementary smartphone apps are taking the world by storm. There …
Since 2008, the government’s healthcare focus has been to help uninsured people find coverage. However, …
Over the past months, insurance companies from coast to coast have announced plans to increase …
Last month, the big five national health insurance companies announced plans to consolidate into just …
Imagine this scenario: an elderly woman, Mrs. Jones, is rushed from the nursing home to …
As a startup, you want to attract and hire the best talent to take your …
Employers are in a Catch-22. Their health insurance costs are rising, yet there is only …
Obamacare changed the landscape of health insurance for individuals – and employers – both large …
We are now 100 days from the next open enrollment period. Millions of Americans will …
Now that we are two years into the Affordable Care Act, nearly anyone who does …
This time, you really need to shop around when searching for a health plan during …
This is part 2 of a 2 part series. In the first part of this …
After the close of the 2015 health insurance open enrollment period, the federal marketplace boasted …
In a recent two-part survey organized by GenRe Life Corporation, researchers asked individuals about their …
In a city too often polluted by political posturing, a new group recently formed in …
Subsidies won’t go away no matter what the Supreme Court decides, but they are on …
On Monday, April 20, 2015, over 68,000 individuals had taken advantage of the federal government’s …
Consumers need more transparency to help them make better healthcare decisions. Too often, it is …
Guest post by David Holt Did you know that you can negotiate your medical bills? …
A recent study conducted by The Journal of the American Medical Association found male registered …
It is not official yet, but expect The White House to announce that being pregnant …
Meet my family. My wife and I have three college-age children. Each of the kids made …
Congratulations American taxpayers – many of you now have more time to apply for a …
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) today announced the dates for the 2015-2016 open …
Since publishing this article, two more states have extended deadlines, making the total number extending …
If you have started a health insurance application but were not able to complete it, …
When last week’s security breach was announced by Anthem, the second largest health insurance company in …
The rate of uninsured Americans has dropped, hitting the lowest level of 12.9 percent at …
The countdown is on. The last day to buy a health insurance plan for 2015 …
One question HealthCare.com frequently gets from customers is whether or not they can claim a …
Your premium tax credit eligibility depends in part on your income. So what exactly qualifies …
Race and ethnicity sometimes influence what illnesses and diseases we are susceptible to developing. Genetics …
This is article 2 of our ongoing series about best practices while shopping for health …
Cervical cancer once ranked as the no. 1 cause of cancer deaths for U.S. women. …
The next 2015 open-enrollment deadline falls on Jan. 15. If you need a health insurance …
Premium tax credits can help reduce what you pay for a health insurance plan throughout …
This is the first article of an ongoing series. The Affordable Care Act requires most …
So you’re healthy, active and don’t visit the doctor too often, does that mean a …
It may be the end of the holiday season, but it’s also cold and flu …
Who must buy a health insurance plan under the Affordable Care Act? Are seasonal workers …
Did you automatically renew your health insurance plan on Dec. 15? Did you pick the same …
It’s the end of the year, and time to look back on accomplishments from the …
Choosing a low-cal fast-food menu option can feel like a bit of a gamble. Salads …
Shopping for health insurance ranks high on our list of hated activities. Two-thirds of Americans …
A few years ago, when I struggled with sleep issues—namely difficulty falling asleep, trouble getting …
Guest post by Vitals If you’re like most parents, you’ve been worrying about your children’s health …
If you haven’t already, add these items to your December to-do list: Shop and enroll …
HealthCare.com, the nation’s leading private comparison tool and search engine for health insurance plans, said …
Preventive care is important to healthy individuals and communities. Chronic diseases, which are typically the …
Under the Affordable Care Act, young adults seem to have more health insurance options than …
Are you ready for New Year’s Day? If you plan to start 2015 with health …
You don’t need to default to another gift card this holiday season. Delight someone with …
The Affordable Care Act includes many provisions intended to make health insurance plans more accessible …
We all know that medical bills can cause a little stress. Unexpected medical bills can …
The majority of Americans do not track their health, weight or exercise with a fitness …
Earlier this month we reported on America’s rising diabetes rates and what you can do …
We’ve all heard the saying you get what you pay for. As a consumer, you make …
We live in an age of increasing geographic mobility. People drive across state lines to …
November is National Diabetes Month, a time to raise awareness about one of the United …
Medicare open enrollment is well underway. With a few weeks left you still have time …
The Oregon Insurance Division on Aug. 1, 2014, announced approved rates for 2015 individual and …
Maryland announced approved 2015 health insurance rates Aug. 22 for six carriers returning to the …
Rhode Island’s Health Insurance Commissioner, Kathleen C. Hittner, MD, in July announced approved health insurance …
The time has come to make 2015 health insurance decisions. For many of us, cash …
Guest feature from Vitals.com Hearing you’re pre-diabetic can be upsetting – but it’s not a …
It used to be that health insurance companies could deny individual health insurance applicants coverage …
Open enrollment for 2015 health insurance plans begins Nov. 15, and Americans want to know …
The Affordable Care Act seeks to improve access to health care for Americans. Great strides …
New York health insurance rates for 2015, including those for NY State of Health, the …
Choosing the right health insurance plan is a difficult task, even for the pros.[i] It …
Not certain if your health insurance plan is set to automatically renew? Unclear about when …
It alarmed many last summer when a Gallup Economy poll found that 4 in …
Open enrollment promises to be fast and furious this year, especially for those who …
What is HealthCare.com? We are a technology and data-driven company enabling better ways for consumers …
It’s almost crunch time. Obamacare open enrollment for 2015 health insurance plans will be …
There are many Obamacare-related statistics in the press, especially in reference to monthly premium …
Colorado released its approved 2015 health insurance plans and rates Sept. 22. The outlook …
When the Health app and HealthKit software for developers debuted with iOS 8 in September, …
Tax credits that reduce health insurance companies may be the biggest draw to exchange-based …
U.S. consumers will be able to enroll for health insurance coverage through their state exchange, …
Last spring, then-HHS secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced that more than 8 million Americans enrolled in …
Obamacare open enrollment for 2015 begins Nov. 15, 2014, and the question on many Americans’ …
When you decide you need to purchase an expensive item, you typically shop around and …
With the release of iPhone 6, 6 Plus and iOS 8, which include Apple’s new …
The Affordable Care Act, also commonly referred to as “Obamacare,” has changed the way Americans …
In 2014, 28 states including the District of Columbia expanded Medicaid to adults under age …
When you move out of state, your health insurance won’t move with you. Whether you …
Whether you are an adult or a child, brushing and flossing teeth daily and visiting …
It is estimated that by the year 2020, 40 percent of America’s work force will …
What happens when a major insurer leaves a state’s health insurance exchange? Many have their …
Select your state below, and get detailed information about individual health insurance products offered in …
Check out the latest Medicare news and open enrollment dates for 2016. Medicare’s fall open …
Throughout the years, Apple has changed the way people live with technology. Now, it’s about …
The task of purchasing health insurance is admittedly a confusing and laborious process for most consumers …
Republished Q&A from Kaiser Health News This week, I am answering questions from readers about whether …
Before the Affordable Care Act established minimum requirements for health insurance in 2014, prescription drug …
What’s in a name? When it comes to health plans sold on the individual …
When you need emergency care, chances are you aren’t going to pause to figure …
Have you ever started reading through a health insurance flier or website and stopped after …
Your health protection isn’t complete without oral health. Isn’t your mouth a very important …
If you purchase your own health insurance, it’s a good idea to keep an …
The Affordable Care Act has ushered in a new set of rules for health …
Preferred Provider Organizations (PPOs) plans typically provide coverage of your care from a non-network provider, but you’ll pay a higher share of the costs. Benefits vary from plan to plan, but you might be charged a higher copayment, a higher coinsurance percentage, a combination of higher copayment plus coinsurance, or the difference between the negotiated fee for network providers and the amount charged by the non-network physician.
Who needs dental insurance? Everyone should take a look at dental insurance coverage. Why? …
Florida’s proposed health insurance rates for 2015 are in, and those enrolled in the …
Having a gap in health insurance coverage can be a little nerve-wracking. Should you become …
