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

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

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

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

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

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

Find the Right Health Plan During Open Enrollment

You may face sharply higher out-of-pocket costs for health care next year. Use our guide to select an insurance plan that meets your needs at the best price. Read More

A Republican plan for affordable health care

Republicans have successfully blocked Democrats’ efforts to reauthorize the Affordable Care Act’s enhanced subsidies, and are now looking to introduce their own health care reforms, ... 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

Patients enrolled in high-deductible health insurance plans use fewer diagnostic tests

Patients enrolled in high-deductible health insurance plans have lower rates of use and lower costs for imaging tests, suggests a study in the February issue of Medical Care. The journal is published ... Read More

Medicare premiums are set to rise in 2026. Here are 3 ways a Medicare supplemental insurance plan can help.

Next year's higher Medicare costs could eat into Social Security gains, but supplemental coverage may offer relief. 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