My 26th birthday had coming-of-age gut-punch hidden amidst the usual celebrations; after the festive outing, my dad casually told me it was time for me to get my own health insurance. That isn’t the ...

Health insurance is a huge part of modern living. It can make the world of difference if you need medical assistance in an emergency or lifesaving surgery. Because of this, it’s important to know what ...

Becoming an adult can be intimidating. There's paying bills, living on your own, and setting up your own health care for the first time. After years of going to a doctor chosen by your parents, it can ...

Les Masterson is a deputy editor and insurance analyst at Forbes Advisor. He has been a journalist, reporter, editor and content creator for more than 25 years. He has covered insurance for a decade, ...

Hey friends, here at The Incision, I want to spend some time cutting into the intricacies of American healthcare. After all, as a physician, epidemiologist, and former health director — and someone ...

Health insurance helps to reduce medical costs, making health care more affordable and thus more accessible. Having health insurance also facilitates access to care, resulting in lower death rates and ...

What Are the Types of Health Insurance Plans? Health insurance companies offer multiple types of benefit designs, which affect where you can get care, how much you’ll pay and whether you need a ...

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