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Health insurance is tricky in more ways than one. Start here to better understand the ins and outs, jargon, and more. Then learn more about options to consider and ways to navigate the system.
Doctors use guidelines to make decisions
Medical Guidelines Ensure Quality and Consistency in Health Care
Medically reviewed by Isaac O. Opole, MD, PhD
For a secure future you've got to plan for it
What Is Post-Claims Underwriting?
Fact checked by James Lacy
Pharmacy
The 6 Best Prescription Discount Cards of 2021
Fact checked by James Lacy
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What Is a High Deductible Health Plan?
Fact checked by Elaine Hinzey, RD
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What Is State Continuation Coverage, and Where Is It Available?
Fact checked by Ashley Hall
Spouses may want to be on the same plan, or they may not. There's no one-size-fits-all answer
Should You and Your Spouse Have Separate Health Insurance Plans?
Fact checked by Lisa Sullivan, MS
Health Insurance If You Live in More Than One State
How Health Insurance Works When You Live in Multiple States
By Louise Norris
Doctor showing patient results on a tablet.
How to Find a Doctor When You Are Sick
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
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What Is a Health Reimbursement Arrangement?
Fact checked by Elaine Hinzey, RD
emergency room care
When Health Insurance Refuses to Cover an ER Visit
Fact checked by Elaine Hinzey, RD
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Minimum Value From Health Insurance: What Does It Mean?
Fact checked by Elaine Hinzey, RD
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What Is Self-Insured Health Insurance?
Fact checked by Ashley Hall
Illinois Rep. Henry Hyde.
What Is the Hyde Amendment?
Fact checked by Dale Brauner
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What Is a Health Insurance Death Spiral?
Fact checked by Sheeren Jegtvig
Prescription drugs can be ordered over the Internet.
5 Mistakes People Make During Medicare Open Enrollment
Fact checked by James Lacy
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What Happens When You Need Both Medicare and Medicaid
Fact checked by Sheeren Jegtvig
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Your Options During Medicare Open Enrollment
Fact checked by Dale Brauner
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Does Health Insurance Cover Transgender Health Care?
Fact checked by Ashley Hall
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Pregnant With No Maternity Insurance? What Now?
Fact checked by Elaine Hinzey, RD
A patient presents a health insurance card.
What an Out-of-Network Provider Means
Fact checked by Sheeren Jegtvig
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How to Talk About Health Insurance
Fact checked by Ashley Hall
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Do You Know How Your Health Insurance Provider Network Works?
Fact checked by Sheeren Jegtvig
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Your Income Level May Put You in a Medicaid-Eligible Category
Fact checked by Sheeren Jegtvig
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How Healthcare Rationing Works
Fact checked by Elaine Hinzey, RD
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Factors to Consider When You Get Health Insurance
Fact checked by Dale Brauner
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Why You Might Still Owe Even After Meeting Your Healthcare Deductible
Fact checked by Elaine Hinzey, RD
Nurses and doctors wheeling a patient on a gurney
Catastrophic Health Insurance Overview
Fact checked by James Lacy
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What to Know About Universal HealthCare Coverage
Fact checked by Sheeren Jegtvig
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Prior Authorization Is a Way to Make Sure Health Care is Covered
Fact checked by Dale Brauner
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Are Health Insurance Companies Making Unreasonable Profits?
Fact checked by James Lacy
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Best Long-Term Care Insurance Companies of 2021
Fact checked by Sean Blackburn
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What Is Actuarial Value & What Does It Mean for My Health Insurance?
Fact checked by Lisa Sullivan, MS
Receptionist giving insurance card to patient.
How Health Plans Prevent Adverse Selection
Fact checked by Dale Brauner
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Health Plans Often Require Pre-Approval for Various Medical Procedures
Medically reviewed by Anita C. Chandrasekaran, MD, MPH
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Watch Out for Your Out-of-Pocket Maximum
Fact checked by James Lacy
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COBRA vs. Obamacare: Which Is Better?
Fact checked by Lisa Sullivan, MS
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Deductible vs. Copayment: What's the Difference?
Fact checked by Elaine Hinzey, RD
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How Your Family Health Insurance Deductible Works
Fact checked by James Lacy
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Copay vs. Coinsurance: What's the Difference and Which Is Riskier?
Fact checked by Ashley Hall
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Lost Your Health Insurance? Not Open Enrollment? What Now?
Fact checked by Elaine Hinzey, RD
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Health Insurance Options for Young Adults Aging Out of a Parent's Plan
Fact checked by Sheeren Jegtvig
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Can't Pay Your Health Insurance Deductible? What Now?
Fact checked by Ashley Hall
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Learn What the Difference is Between Deductible and Coinsurance
Fact checked by Sheeren Jegtvig
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What to Expect When You Join an HMO
Fact checked by Lisa Sullivan, MS
Woman hospitalized in observation status being checked on by her doctor.
What Is Hospital Observation Status?
Fact checked by James Lacy
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How Does a Family Aggregate Deductible Work?
Fact checked by Sheeren Jegtvig
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I Missed My Health Insurance Open Enrollment Period. What Can I Do?
Fact checked by Ashley Hall
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What Counts Toward Your Health Insurance Deductible?
Fact checked by Lisa Sullivan, MS
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How Health Insurance Co-ops Offer Health Insurance at Reduced Costs
Fact checked by James Lacy
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Discover What a PPO Is and How It Can Work for You
Fact checked by Dale Brauner
Why Your Health Insurance Won't Pay for Your Health Care
Fact checked by Sheeren Jegtvig
Charges on a medical bill
What Your Insurance Company Means by Reasonable and Customary
Fact checked by James Lacy
A health insurance ID card.
What to Do If You Have Lost Your Health Insurance
Fact checked by Sheeren Jegtvig
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The Basics of Major Medical Health Insurance
By Kelly Montgomery
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Learn Why your Health Insurance Premiums Increase Each Year
Fact checked by Dale Brauner
Cost-sharing and your health insurance.
Cost-Sharing With Your Health Insurance
Fact checked by Ashley Hall
A receptionist examines a patient’s insurance information.
Value-Based Payment Systems Reward Doctors for Efficiency
Fact checked by Elaine Hinzey, RD
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Learn If You Qualify for Guaranteed Issued Health Insurance
Fact checked by Elaine Hinzey, RD
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7 Health Insurance Concepts You Need to Understand
Fact checked by Sheeren Jegtvig
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6 Free or Low-Cost Health Insurance Options
Fact checked by Lisa Sullivan, MS