Les Masterson is a deputy editor and insurance analyst at Forbes Advisor. He has been a journalist, reporter, editor and content creator for more than 25 years. He has covered insurance for a decade, ...

The best way to get health insurance outside of open enrollment (Nov. 1 to Jan. 15) is by qualifying for a special enrollment period. You can usually buy health insurance through your state health ...

Private health insurance premiums will be going up in 2026 – in some cases, by a lot. Congressional Democrats and Republicans ...

Being self-employed gives you the freedom and flexibility to be your own boss. However, one major drawback of being your own boss is securing your own affordable health insurance. We all know that our ...

Young adults looking for health insurance will likely benefit from talking with so-called navigators who work for the online marketplaces. But if you want to go it alone, here are some tips about ...

The record-breaking number of Americans now without health insurance due to the COVID-19 pandemic is alarming. It's the biggest loss in health insurance coverage that we have seen in our country's ...

We know health insurance can feel complicated. That’s why Independence Blue Cross (IBX) tries to make it easy to find a health plan that works for you. After all, enrolling in a health plan is one of ...

Don't wait until you actually need insurance coverage to find out what you health insurance plan will and will not cover. (Photo: Getty) The times they may be a-changin’, but how easily can you change ...

It's very hard for immigrants who don't have necessary documentation to get health insurance. People who are living in the U.S. illegally aren't able to buy health insurance from HealthCare.gov or a ...

More than 60% of people in the United States get health insurance through their employer as of March 2023. It’s the most common way to get medical coverage. However, if you’ve lost your job, you might ...

Unemployment is, according to top researchers, a drag. For many without jobs, one of the most trying things about their situation is maintaining adequate health insurance, including dental coverage.