Medical Expenses

Don’t Let “Step Therapy” Prevent You from Getting the Medication You Need

Don’t Let “Step Therapy” Prevent You from Getting the Medication You Need

Charles B. Inlander | January 14, 2019

We count on health insurance to help pay for our prescription drugs. But the new “step therapy” program can create obstacles. How to fight back…

Fight Your Medical Bills—and Win!

Fight Your Medical Bills—and Win!

Maureen Lamb | January 7, 2019

If you’ve been hit with a huge medical bill, don’t give up. Here’s how four groups of people fought health insurance denials and won.

How Much Single-Payer Health Care Would Really Cost

How Much Single-Payer Health Care Would Really Cost

October 22, 2018

Medicare for All, the idea that the government pays for health care, is gaining steam. But how much would it really cost? Or save? Here are the numbers.

Answers to Tricky Questions about Health Savings Accounts

Answers to Tricky Questions about Health Savings Accounts

Roy J. ­Ramthun | April 24, 2017

A little-noticed portion of the failed health-care bill introduced by House Republicans in March would have dramatically expanded the benefits of…

Doctors and Hospitals Are Adding Sneaky New Fees

Doctors and Hospitals Are Adding Sneaky New Fees

Charles B. Inlander | February 26, 2015

Many doctors and hospitals are adding on sneaky fees for services that used to be included with routine visits and…