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What Happens to Your Health Coverage When You Move States
Moving to a new state brings a long list of logistics—changing your address, finding new schools, updating your driver’s license—but one of the most overlooked
How to Get Help Paying Medical Bills—Even If You Have Insurance
Having health insurance is supposed to protect you from overwhelming medical costs—but that’s not always how it works out. Even with insurance, deductibles, copays, out-of-network
What Is an Insurance Grace Period? How to Avoid Losing Coverage
Missing a health insurance payment might not seem like a big deal at first, but if you’re not careful, it could cost you your entire
The Annual Healthcare Shopping Season Most People Ignore
Think of Open Enrollment Period (OEP) as the Super Bowl of healthcare shopping—it’s your once-a-year chance to score better coverage and save serious money. Yet
How High-Deductible Health Plans (HDHPs) Work—and Who They’re Best For
High-deductible health plans (HDHPs) are becoming more common as employers and insurers look for ways to lower premiums and encourage consumer-driven healthcare choices. While the
ACA vs. Employer Health Insurance: What’s the Better Deal?
For most working Americans, health insurance comes through their job. But thanks to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), people now have another option: buying coverage
Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum: Decoding ACA Metal Tiers
When shopping for health insurance on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace, you’ll notice that plans are sorted into four categories: Bronze, Silver, Gold, and
How to Qualify for Medicare If You’re Under 65
Most people think of Medicare as a health insurance program for Americans turning 65—but that’s not the whole story. While age is the most common
Medicare and Dental, Vision, and Hearing: What’s Actually Covered?
Many Americans turning 65 and enrolling in Medicare are surprised to discover a major gap in their coverage: Medicare does not routinely cover dental, vision,
