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, ...

Health insurance is confusing. There are premiums and deductibles; EPOs and PPOs; HMOS and HDHPs. To bring some clarity to the chaos, Straight Arrow News has written this guide on how health insurance ...

Picking the right insurance plans for your budget and health needs is challenging. Weighing monthly premiums and co-pays against yearly deductibles and comparing the benefits different plans offer can ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Steve Vernon, FSA, helps retirees make their money last for life. If you’re contemplating early retirement before Medicare ...

A health insurance premium is simply the amount you pay, monthly or annually, to keep your policy active. In exchange, the ...

The senseless killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has shocked the nation. While the vast majority of Americans are horrified, an unhinged minority has taken delight in this tragedy, ...

Health insurance costs vary by plan, city, family size and health care needs, among other things. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who compensate ...

Re “San Diego hikes ambulance prices again, as city considers bringing service in-house” (June 3): The San Diego council members and emergency service leaders seem to have a serious problem ...

Venus Williams’ recent singles win at the DC Open showcased her longevity and brought attention to health coverage for aging athletes after a joking comment she made in an on-court interview. “I had ...

The restoration benefit reinstates the entire health insurance plans after exhaustion. Plans with the restoration benefit ...