‘No Way I Could Pay $300 a Month’: Why Health Insurance Is Out of Reach for Many Young Adults, and What You Can Do

It’s getting increasingly difficult for young adults to afford health insurance. These strategies can help you navigate a tough environment. Read More

Why Losing Your Health Insurance Is a Health Risk in Itself

The recently passed federal budget bill that includes significant Medicaid cuts is projected to leave millions uninsured over the next decade. An additional 4.2 million Affordable Care Act enrollees ... Read More

Protect Your Health and Finances: Do You Need Health Insurance?

When I ask friends whether they’ve ever gone without health insurance, I’m often surprised to find that the answer is “yes.” “My husband and I made the nail-biting decision to go without health ... Read More

Do I lose my parents' health insurance the day I turn 26? How to get your own

In the U.S., turning 26 is a significant age. Under the Affordable Care Act, young adults generally lose eligibility for their parents' health care plan at that age. According to data by health ... Read More

Why Young Americans Dread Turning 26: Health Insurance Chaos

Young adults without jobs that provide insurance find that their options are limited and expensive. The problem is about to get worse. Credit... Supported by By Elisabeth Rosenthal and Hannah Norman ... Read More

Got kids? Here’s why family health insurance isn’t optional anymore

Family health insurance is a necessity, not an option. A family floater plan covers everyone under one roof. Premiums are affordable and offer high coverage. Maternity benefits are often included. Read More

Your health insurance costs are rising at the highest level since 2010. Here's why.

Working-age Americans who get health insurance through their job will see largest health insurance rate hikes since 2010. Read More

Health Insurance Options for Students: What Families Need To Know Before College Starts

Health insurance is mandatory for many college students in the United States, so it’s important for young adults to carefully evaluate their health insurance options. You can often obtain a student ... Read More

Why your health insurance copays, deductibles and premiums will probably surge next year

Some 59% of employers intend to make cost-cutting changes to their health insurance plans next year, up from 44% in 2024, Mercer found. These measures generally involve requiring employees to pay more ... Read More

7 ways to fight back after your prior authorization is denied by health insurance

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