Why telling diabetics to use Walmart insulin can be dangerous advice
On medical memes and bad advice.
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Health Insurance
3 problems that are spiking health care costs — and how to fix them
Phil Moeller talks to Dr. Marty Makary about his new book.
September 19, 2019
Can my husband stay on his small business’s group plan after 65 — without later facing a penalty?
This question has stumped two medical insurance experts, a human resources consultant, and two financial advisors.
August 16, 2019
The real benefit of HSAs — and why they’re not for everyone
Investing in a health savings account could bring surprising benefits. Does it make sense for you?
August 6, 2019
Emergency rooms specifically designed for older patients are helping reduce hospital stays
Specialized geriatric teams let more patients go home
July 26, 2019
How does my HSA work with my Medicare plan?
The ins and outs of how Medicare, Social Security, and an HSA play together
July 22, 2019
New ‘Grandbaby Program’ will let grandparents help fund their child’s IVF
The best gift a prospective grandparent can buy?
July 21, 2019
8 solid strategies for reining in your healthcare costs
Don’t pay more than you need to for these skyrocketing expenses
July 17, 2019
Your odds of successfully appealing healthcare charges are better than you think
Denied coverage? Only a tiny fraction of consumers ever appeal such decisions
July 15, 2019
How much you can expect to pay on healthcare in retirement
Real talk about the expenses most people are afraid of
May 25, 2019
A big bipartisan plan to lower health costs and end surprise bills
The ambitious bill is targeting nearly every area of the health care industry for reform
May 24, 2019
What to do when your adult kid ages out of your health plan
A guide to helping your child through this new rite of passage for young adults
April 4, 2019
More Americans are turning to GoFundMe to pay medical bills
Crowdfunding campaigns raised more than $650 million for medical expenses last year
February 21, 2019
Hospital prices are now online—and are as confusing as you’d expect
New transparency rules aim to help you figure out what you’ll pay. Good luck with that
January 4, 2019
When a short-term health plan makes sense—and when to stay away
These bare-bones insurance policies have gotten a new look
November 20, 2018
This robocall could be dangerous to your health
During open enrollment, spammers are busy pushing insurance you don’t need or can’t use
November 6, 2018
4 ways to lower your health insurance premiums
It's open enrollment time for Obamacare—and there's actually a bit of good news this year
October 29, 2018
8 things health insurance doesn’t cover
Plus ten essentials that are covered, how to manage open enrollment, and other helpful insurance info.
July 27, 2016
6 ways to get help paying your medical bills
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