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 ...

Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage are two different ways to get health care coverage in retirement. Here’s how to ...

Both types have benefits worth exploring now. Here's how experts say you can determine which is better for your needs.

With a self-insured health plan, your employer pays for your medical claims directly. With a fully insured plan, an insurance company pays claims on behalf of an employer. Both fully insured and ...

Short-term health insurance, or STLDI, offers a temporary solution for those facing a gap in their health coverage. While it provides immediate relief, its limitations and lack of regulation under the ...

Health insurance costs on the marketplace vary based on multiple factors, such as age, smoking status, location, metal tier and plan type. Health plans with lower premiums typically have higher ...

There are a number of different Medigap plans ... types become more expensive as you get older. Only four states offer Medicare beneficiaries guaranteed access to Medigap policies, regardless of ...

There are five main types of life insurance to choose from. Here’s a breakdown of what each one covers. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who ...

The Trump administration is proposing to limit the time frame for people to enroll in health insurance through Affordable ...

Each type of health insurance plan offers different levels of flexibility and network options. Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs) require you to choose a primary care physician and obtain ...

The representatives from the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and HIV+Hepatitis Policy are asking state insurance regulators to ...

Riders offer additional coverage options for health insurance policies, including critical illness, maternity, and overseas ...