Heat Wave Season in Major Metros Triples Between 1960s and 2020s
Heat-related deaths are up 857.5% between 1986 (the start of records) and 2022 (the latest year with data... Read More
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Southern States Offer Worst Access to High-Quality Prenatal, Maternal Care
Our study analyzes 6 metrics across 2 categories — access and quality — to rank the states. This year, Alabama finishes... Read More
Adding a 16-Year-Old Driver Increases Auto Insurance Premiums by an Average of 158% Annually
Costs still double annually when adding a 21-year-old driver. Here’s national and state data on including 16-, 21- or 25-year-olds on... Read More
US Death Rate Drops 17.7% Over 2 Years — Here’s a Breakdown by Cause
COVID-19 deaths fell the most (87.8%) between the first quarters of 2021 and 2023. In the same period, flu and pneumonia deaths jumped the... Read More
Prescription Insurance: Plan Options & Ways to Save on Drugs
Most people get prescription insurance through their regular health insurance plan. Prescription discount cards are common ways to get... Read More
62% of Americans Feel Stress at Least Weekly, and It’s Severely Disrupting Sleep
Among those experiencing stress, money is the No. 1 factor. Here’s what else we... Read More
Medicare Benefit Period: What Is It, and When Does It Matter?
A Medicare Benefit Period determines your costs and coverage for hospital care. Your coverage resets at the end of the benefit period, when... Read More
Tubal Ligation: Costs and Health Insurance Coverage
Getting your tubes tied usually costs up to $6,000 before insurance. The total cost for surgery is usually higher, but health insurance... Read More
Gold Plans: Cost and Coverage
Gold plans are a more expensive level of health insurance that usually pays for about 80% of your medical bills. It's the second-highest... Read More