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A family health insurance plan now costs nearly $27,000. Why is insurance so expensive?

If it seems like your health insurance bill is rising faster than your paycheck, you're not mistaken. The average cost for a family health insurance plan offered through the workplace was $26,993 in ... Read More

The 2 factors driving your health care costs higher and higher

It depends. During times when it’s hard to hire people and we have tight labor markets, employers try to absorb as much of the increases in health care spending as they can because they don’t want to ... Read More

How to choose the best health insurance plan for your budget as open enrollment season gets underway

The high cost of health care is a major concern for many as open enrollment gets underway this week. The annual period to sign up or change your health insurance starts Oct. 15 for millions of people ... Read More

I’m claiming an extra $700 from my health fund – and you can too

1. “Eye” on the prize: I went into my optometrist with a big fat scratch on my glasses, right in the middle, five months ago and asked for the lenses only to be replaced. “That will be $700,” she said ... Read More

Your health insurance through work could face higher premiums next year

If you’re among the roughly 165 million Americans who get your health coverage through work, not the government, you might be wondering: Is my plan next, now that health insurance premiums for ... Read More

6 things to know if your doctors are suddenly out of network

Last winter, Amber Wingler started getting a series of increasingly urgent messages from her local hospital in Columbia, Missouri, letting her know her family's health care might soon be upended. MU ... Read More

Just before shutdown, most Americans wanted health insurance tax credits extended, KFF poll finds

Read full article: From Devil’s Night to Angel’s Night: Once marked by arson, event now honors city’s comeback story NEW YORK – Most Americans want Congress to extend tax credits that, if left to ... Read More

Common Health Insurance Mistakes That Can Inflate Your Hospital Bill – Stay Alert and Save Smartly

Buying a health insurance policy has become a necessity in today’s time, as medical expenses continue to rise rapidly. However, many people end up making small but costly mistakes while purchasing or ... Read More

What to know about the annual sign-up window for health insurance

Higher prices, less help and a government shutdown all hang over health insurance markets as shoppers start looking for coverage this month. The annual enrollment window for millions of people to pick ... Read More

With health insurance premiums soaring, Berkshire officials urge residents to check coverage options

With health insurance premiums soaring and confusion mounting over federal subsidies, Berkshire health officials are urging residents to act now, ask questions and seek free help before open enrollmen ... Read More

7 Tips To Fight A Health Insurance Denial

When Sally Nix found out that her health insurance company wouldn't pay for an expensive, doctor-recommended treatment to ease her neurological pain, she prepared for battle. It took years, a chain of ... Read More