Health Insurance How to Talk About Health Insurance Open Enrollment 2020 Affordable Care Act Health Plans Exchanges Tier System Premiums Subsidies Deductibles HSA COBRA CHIP Pre-Existing Conditions By Louise Norris twitter linkedin Louise Norris has been a licensed health insurance agent since 2003 after graduating magna cum laude from Colorado State with a BS in psychology. Learn about our editorial policy Louise Norris Medically reviewed by Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD on August 21, 2019 Steven Gans, MD, is board-certified in psychiatry and is an active supervisor, teacher, and mentor at Massachusetts General Hospital. Learn about our Medical Review Board Steven Gans, MD Updated on September 11, 2019 Our Conversation Coach Can Help When it comes to health insurance, a lot has changed over the last decade. And the sheer volume of information—and in some cases misinformation—about healthcare reform can quickly become overwhelming. If someone you know is uninsured, considering going without coverage, or anxious about the idea of switching from an employer-sponsored plan to a self-purchased one, use this tool to have a non-confrontational conversation that can help guide them to a better understanding of their health coverage options. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Sign up for our Health Tip of the Day newsletter, and receive daily tips that will help you live your healthiest life. Sign Up You're in! Thank you, {{form.email}}, for signing up. There was an error. Please try again. What are your concerns? Other Inaccurate Hard to Understand Submit Continue Reading