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Breaking down the Affordable Care Act: How it works and why it's so costly

The government remains shut down, as lawmakers fight over extending healthcare subsidies. NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Dr. Zeke Emanuel, who helped draft the Affordable Care Act. Read More

Health Insurance Expert David Wiley Explains Key Dates and Terms in HelloNation

The article, "What Are the Key Dates and Terms I Need to Know for Health Insurance?", shows how licensed insurance agent David Wiley of Watkinsville, GA, explains the importance of enrollment periods, ... Read More

Your health insurance premiums are set to jump in 2026, with costs rising twice as fast as inflation

Open enrollment — the annual window when employees can adjust their benefits — may deliver sticker shock this year. Workers are likely to pay between 6% to 7% more for their 2026 employer-sponsored ... Read More

Health insurance battle at heart of shutdown

Democrats want the subsidies extended for an estimated 24 million people in the U.S., and refuse to vote on the funding bill until they are, while Republicans insist that they vote first, before any ... Read More

Beyond Hospital Bills: New-Age Health Insurance Trends to Watch

Hospitalisation is only one chapter in the health story. Across Indian cities and smaller towns, the best health insurance is evolving from a reimbursement sheet into a wellbeing ecosystem. The new ... Read More

The cheap health insurance promoted by Trump officials has this catch

Robert Hays, an industrial electronics salesman in Arkansas, thought he’d purchased conventional medical insurance. So did Essie Nath, 67, a retired cafeteria worker in Wyoming. So did Martin Liz, 47, ... 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

What Is Critical Illness Insurance?

Critical illness (CI) insurance pays a lump sum if a person is diagnosed with a serious medical condition. It can cover medical and everyday costs not covered by their regular health plan. With CI ... Read More

HEALTH INSURANCE COMPANIES ARE ACTUALLY THE GOOD GUYS

Yet health insurance companies induce them to put all that aside and help complete strangers when they are sick, vulnerable and afraid. Without threats or penalties, insurance companies get people to ... Read More