Health Insurance News What Are High Deductible Health Insurance Plans, And When Do They Make Sense

Should you choose a high-deductible health plan? What to know about the pros and cons

GoodRx reports that high-deductible health plans (HDHPs) feature lower premiums but higher out-of-pocket costs, ideal for healthy individuals. Read More

'A horrible idea': Trump officials are pushing this cheaper health insurance plan as a replacement for Obamacare, but it comes with 1 big catch

Short-term insurance plans are typically cheaper than ACA coverage, costing about half as much as a plan sold on state-run marketplaces created by Obamacare. As The Washington Post notes, a ... Read More

Consumer Reports investigates high deductible insurance

If you're eligible for health coverage with your employer, your options are what they offer. 7 on Your Side's Michael Finney has partnered up with consumer reports to find out what to consider if they ... Read More

Trump officials are pushing 'short-term' insurance plans as a replacement for Obamacare, but they come with a catch

The expiration of enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies on January 1, 2026, will send premiums up for millions, but even those who get their health insurance through their employer can expect ... Read More

Health-insurance costs are soaring. Ask yourself these questions before switching to a cheaper plan with a bigger deductible.

Healthcare.gov open enrollment begins Nov. 1. Many Americans may turn to high-deductible plans this year. High-deductible health plans can seem like an attractive option for health-insurance shoppers ... Read More

Thought inflation was bad? Health insurance premiums are rising even faster

Kirk Vartan pays more than $2,000 a month for a high-deductible health insurance plan from Blue Shield on Covered California, the state’s Affordable Care Act marketplace. He could have selected a ... Read More

1 in 4 Affordable Care Act enrollees would 'very likely' forego health insurance if premiums double: Poll

One in four Americans covered by the Affordable Care Act are considering going without health insurance if their monthly payments double next year, a new KFF poll finds. Read More

82% of high-deductible health plan members feel they make more informed health decisions

82% of high-deductible health plan members feel they make more informed health decisions Eighty-two percent of high-deductible health plan members feel managing their healthcare spending account helps ... Read More

Suze Orman: Don’t Make This Health Insurance Mistake During Open Enrollment

Suze Orman, author, podcaster and personal finance advisor to the masses, cautions employees not to make this mistake during open enrollment. Read More

Can You Have Health Insurance With No Deductible?

No-deductible health insurance plans can benefit those who receive expensive or frequent medical care or treatments. However, these health plans often come with higher monthly premiums so it’s ... Read More

Health-insurance costs are soaring. Ask yourself these questions before switching to a cheaper plan with a bigger deductible.

As open enrollment for 2026 health-insurance plans begins Nov. 1, millions of Americans are bracing for premium hikes. Health insurers that sell policies on the Affordable Care Act marketplace, also ... Read More