What plan you pick has a huge impact on what you will end up paying.

Many Americans are unprepared for medical needs while traveling, with most unaware of how their insurance works away from home. Before traveling, schedule a wellness visit, ensure vaccinations are ...

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Young adults looking for health insurance will likely benefit from talking with so-called navigators who work for the online marketplaces. But if you want to go it alone, here are some tips about ...

The U.S. health insurance industry relies heavily on private markets, but these markets are highly concentrated and are growing more so over time. In a new analysis, researchers document concentration ...

We asked Fred Hutch experts for their best advice on how people in Washington state can still get cancer screenings even without insurance. “Access to cancer screening is absolutely essential,” said ...

Dear Cheapskate: After 10 years at the same job, my husband was recently laid off. I’m a freelance writer. I work mainly from home so I can be with our 3-year-old son. We’ve always relied on my ...

Healthcare is critical for a child’s long-term well-being. Children who have access to insurance coverage are more likely to receive preventive care and services such as routine physicals, ...

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 ...