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Understanding Health Insurance

Should you switch to a high deductible health plan (HDHP)?

With a high deductible health plan (HDHP) you’ll have lower monthly costs, but more out-of-pocket spending before your health insurance company starts to pay for covered services. Here’s how to decide if this type of health insurance plan fits your needs and budget.

The 8 most common ACA enrollment mistakes (and how you can avoid them)

It’s Open Enrollment season again. Here are all the things you shouldn’t be doing during it.

Keeping your Affordable Care Act insurance? 10 reasons you don’t want to rely on automatic re-enrollment

You could easily sit back and let a computer re-enroll you in your ACA benefits. Here’s why you should think twice about doing it.

Help stop chronic disease before it starts: How finding the right Affordable Care Act plan can help you stay healthy

Here are 9 potentially life-saving reasons why you should choose an ACA health insurance plan.

Why buying a short term health insurance plan could be for you

Need health insurance for a limited time? This type of plan might be just what you need.

The pros and cons of TriTerm Medical insurance

This type of short term health insurance can give you the healthcare coverage you need while you’re in between traditional plans. Find out if it’s a good fit for you.

How to retire early: 6 key strategies

Leaving work before 65 means finding your own health insurance coverage before Medicare kicks in. It’s also important to consider your savings, life insurance and more. This early retirement checklist can help you find out if you’re really ready before you quit.

Special Enrollment Periods: Are you eligible?

You can enroll in an Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace health plan outside of the annual Open Enrollment Period if you experience a qualifying life event, such as getting married or having a child. Here’s what to know about Special Enrollment Periods.

You just quit your job. Should you go with COBRA or an Affordable Care Act Marketplace healthcare plan?

Weigh the pros and cons of staying with your employer’s plan or purchasing your own.

What’s the difference between a copayment and coinsurance?

Learn more about these 2 essential health care terms and why you might need to pay 1 or both the next time you see your doctor.