5 Easy Tips for Navigating Open Enrollment
Open enrollment can be a headache — here’s how to make it less... Read More
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Uninsured Rates Rise in 26 States Over Past Year but Are Down Slightly Across US
The District of Columbia and Connecticut at least doubled their uninsured rate over the past... Read More
Hospital Pricing Remains Cloudy — Even Under CMS Transparency Rule
Even with new law, consumers are still left guessing what they’ll pay for common... Read More
Nearly 3 in 4 Americans Prep for Winter, but It Comes at an Expensive Cost
On average, Americans spend $1,258 getting ready for the coldest season.... Read More
Typical US Hospital Stay Costs 384 Hours of Work With Average Earnings
The average per-day hospital cost is $2,883, but the average stay is 4.5 days. Here’s how the cost varies by state.... Read More
Ambulance Spending for Medicare Beneficiaries Totaled $3.95 Billion in 2021 — Down 3.9% From 2020 and the Lowest in 10 Years
This equates to $1,213 per user in 2021 — down 1.4% from 2020 but the first annual decrease since 2016.... Read More
How to Get a New or Replacement Medicare Card
If you lost your card, you can order a replacement or print a new copy from your computer. Most people get their Medicare card in the mail... Read More
How Does Travel Medical Insurance Work?
Travel health insurance pays for emergency medical costs when you're traveling outside the U.S. A travel medical policy can protect you... Read More
What Is COBRA Insurance?
COBRA insurance lets you keep your employer health insurance after you lose your job. COBRA can keep you covered between jobs, but it is... Read More