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
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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
Homeowners Insurance Costs More Than Ever — but Covers Less
With inflation and increased natural disasters pushing up the cost of homeowner’s insurance, many are at risk of finding themselves... Read More
Tesla Model Y vs. Toyota RAV4: A State-by-State Insurance and Operational Analysis
The cost to insure and operate a 2023 Tesla Model Y Long Range is more expensive on average, but average driving expenses are higher for a... Read More
New Lancet Study Finds Kids of Color Get Poorer Health Care Than White Counterparts
From primary care to diagnosis of developmental disabilities, nonwhite children lack access to quality health care, according to... Read More
Physical Therapy Costs and Insurance Coverage
Physical therapy is covered by most health insurance plans. You'll typically pay $40 per session with insurance or $137 per session at full... Read More
Pregnancy Test Costs: At-Home and Blood Tests
Home pregnancy tests cost about $3, on average, while a blood test from a lab costs around $64. You may be able to get a free pregnancy... Read More
Pedestrian Fatalities Rise 22% in 5 Years; Pedestrian Hit-and-Run Fatalities Increase 45% in Same Period
North Dakota, Wyoming and Hawaii saw the largest percentage increases in pedestrian fatalities between 2017 and... Read More