Retiring before 65 is often fantastic news with one big caveat: your employer health coverage goes away, and there's a gap to fill before Medicare begins. That gap can get expensive fast, especially ...

Lindsey Crossmier is a staff writer for the News Desk team, covering a variety of verticals, such as timely personal finance, consumer and health news. Previously, she worked as a senior writer for ...

The Health Insurance Marketplace was established under Affordable Care Act (ACA) and offers plans to individuals, families, ...

We know health insurance can be complicated. That’s why we try to make it easy to find a health plan that works for you. After all, enrolling in a health plan is one of the best decisions you can make ...

Discover how health insurance works, the types available, and key features like deductibles, copays, and coverage to make ...

Nearly 23 million Americans get health insurance through one of the online “exchanges” (also called “marketplaces”) that operate under the 2010 Affordable Care Act, or ACA. Most receive subsidies from ...

High-deductible plans can look like a deal, until the bills start rolling in. On this episode of the NPR podcast Life Kit, reporter Jackie Fortiér breaks down what to expect and how to prepare. A lot ...

The Affordable Care Act marketplaces opened for enrollment on Nov. 1, with the average premium for a mid-level insurance plan surging 26% this year to $625 per month, according to nonprofit health ...