Health Insurance: A Complete Guide (2024)

Health insurance is sometimes protected temporarily by COBRA insurance, depending on whether you were laid off, quit your job, or were terminated by the company. Under all 3, your coverage is probably going to cost you more, so it will be in your best interest to find another group plan as quickly as possible. Here is a clear explanation of what the different types of job termination mean to your health insurance. Continue Reading

There are special insurance plans available for people who have preexisting conditions. These plans are the health insurance equivalent of high risk insurance, guarding against probable problems in exchange for a higher premium rate. Traditionally, this has been the only way for people who suffered from conditions such as asthma or diabetes to get private insurance coverage. Before you purchase such a plan today, it might be a good idea to do… Continue Reading

Flexible Spending Account, called an FSA, is a special type of tax-free savings account that builds money you can apply to medical costs outside of those covered by your health plan. The money you deposit into the plan is before taxes are applied to your salary, which means the money is completely tax-free. The limitation is that you can only use the accrued savings for medical and health related costs. Continue Reading

Even with all of the changes in the United States to make health care more affordable for every citizen, many Americans still deal with expensive medical bills. Some people pay high monthly premiums so that their deductibles are lower and their medical coverage kicks in faster. Some people pay high deductibles to reduce the cost of monthly premiums. Many people face medical expenses that their health insurance plans only partially cover or… Continue Reading