Medical Expenses

Preauthorization Traps: Don’t Get Stuck with Unexpected Medical Bills

Preauthorization Traps: Don’t Get Stuck with Unexpected Medical Bills

Charles B. Inlander | June 30, 2020

Don’t assume that every test or procedure your doctor orders will be covered by your health insurance plan. Here’s when you need preauthorization…

The Truth About Out-Of-Control Health-Care Costs
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The Truth About Out-Of-Control Health-Care Costs

Marty Makary, MD | June 1, 2020

There was a time in America when people trusted their doctors, and the mission of hospitals was to care for…

How to Be Heard in the Health Care Debate

How to Be Heard in the Health Care Debate

Charles B. Inlander | March 30, 2020

Health care is vital for everyone, so it’s important to voice your concerns during this political season. Here are the best ways to be heard…

Health Insurance “IRAs” to Debut

Health Insurance “IRAs” to Debut

Jack Hooper | December 2, 2019

Employers are about to get a new option to reimburse employees for health insurance premiums and other health-care expenses.

Lyme or Chronic Fatigue? Get Your Insurer to Pay Up

Lyme or Chronic Fatigue? Get Your Insurer to Pay Up

Charles B. Inlander | November 11, 2019

When you doctor says you have a health problem that your health or disability insurer insists isn’t “real,” it’s time to fight back. How to win…

Medicare Advantage or Original Medicare? How to Choose

Medicare Advantage or Original Medicare? How to Choose

Casey Schwarz | October 21, 2019

If you need help navigating the alphabet soup of traditional Medicare (plus Medigap) and Medicare Advantage, here’s how.

The Best Health-Care Insurers

The Best Health-Care Insurers

Penny Gusner | October 21, 2019

The best health-care insurers in a nationwide survey stand out for value, customer service and more.

The Best Medicare Advantage Plan

The Best Medicare Advantage Plan

James Beem, MHA, MA | October 21, 2019

Members of Medicare Advantage plans share their insights to help you choose the best options.

How to Choose a Private Health Insurance Plan

How to Choose a Private Health Insurance Plan

Ryan McCostlin | October 21, 2019

The best health-care insurers in a nationwide survey stand out for value, customer service and more.

What Does Your Health Insurance Really Cover? Smart Ways to Find Out

What Does Your Health Insurance Really Cover? Smart Ways to Find Out

June 17, 2019

Health insurance is a crucial safety net. But many people don’t really know what medical expenses are covered. Here’s why you need to find out…

Don’t Let Hospitals Make You Prepay Your Bill
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Don’t Let Hospitals Make You Prepay Your Bill

Adria Gross | June 10, 2019

Here’s what to say when hospitals ask you to prepay for a procedure, which they are increasingly doing.

How to Find Out the Cost of Hospital Care
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How to Find Out the Cost of Hospital Care

Charles B. Inlander | April 15, 2019

Until recently, the cost of hospital care was largely a mystery until you or your insurer got billed. Now, you can find out sooner. Here’s how…

Health Care: Your Right and Your Responsibility
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Health Care: Your Right and Your Responsibility

Sarah Hiner | April 11, 2019

If health care is our right, then why isn’t it our responsibility to make healthy choices in our lives? Reducing health-care costs is up to us.

Dont Believe These 7 Costly Health Savings Account Myths
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Dont Believe These 7 Costly Health Savings Account Myths

Roy J. ­Ramthun | March 14, 2019

If you don’t understand how an HSA works, you may be leaving a lot of money on the table—or even get hit with penalties.

There’s Now More Time for Medicare Advantage Holders to Switch

There’s Now More Time for Medicare Advantage Holders to Switch

Chris Hakim | February 19, 2019

Medicare Advantage holders get more time this year to switch to a different Medicare Advantage plan or to original Medicare.