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Understanding Health Insurance

What you need to know about adding your spouse to your health plan

Adding your partner to your health insurance plan can affect your coverage and costs. Learn when you can add your spouse, how Special Enrollment Periods work and what to consider before making the switch.

What are your medical care options while you’re traveling?

It’s helpful to plan ahead when it comes to medical care while traveling. From telehealth to walk-in clinics, here are options to consider as well as health insurance questions to ask before you go.

Prescription drug coverage: What it’s all about

Prescription drug coverage helps pay for medication costs your main health insurance plan doesn’t cover. You can get prescription drug coverage through your employer, the Health Insurance Marketplace or Medicare.

How to prepare for your short term health insurance application

Shopping for short term health insurance? Your application may ask about your health history before coverage is approved. This process is called medical underwriting. Find out what information to have ready, how it works and what happens after you apply.

Shopping for health insurance: What it’s all about

Finding the right health plan for you or your family can be complicated. But there are ways to make it easier. This guide can help you find the right plan for your health needs and your budget.

How to decide on a health insurance deductible

Your health, family and budget all matter when picking a deductible. Find out how to think it through to arrive at a decision that works for you.

Insurance networks: What they’re all about

Follow this guide to insurance networks to help you decide which option is good for you.

Who can benefit from short term health insurance?

If you’ve got a gap between major medical insurance coverage for whatever reason, this temporary fix could be the solution.

Missed Open Enrollment for ACA Marketplace plans? 5 health insurance options to consider now

The annual Affordable Care Act (ACA) Open Enrollment Period may be over, but you still have options. Here are five options for healthcare coverage.

How to add a child or stepchild to your health insurance

Need to add a child to your health plan? Learn how to enroll, deadlines to remember, the documents you’ll need and how to choose coverage for your family.