If Supreme Court Strikes Federal Exchange Subsidies, Health Law Could Unravel
A decision against subsidies would undermine the government-run insurance marketplaces that are backbone of the Affordable Care Act.
Health Insurance
Turning 21? Here's How To Avoid A Big Hike In Health Premiums
Coming of age can also mean a whopping 58 percent jump in the cost of your insurance. Shop carefully to pick a plan that strikes the right balance between benefits and cost.
6 Pitfalls To Avoid When Picking Insurance On The Job
Even if your health insurance is provided by an employer, your plan may be changing quite a bit in 2015. Here's a guide to the questions you should keep in mind when looking over your options.
In California, That MRI Will Cost You $255 — Or Maybe $6,221
It's almost impossible to comparison shop for medical tests and procedures. A crowdsourcing experiment by two NPR member stations in California is aimed at making those numbers less mysterious.
State Health Insurance Exchanges Hope To Woo Urban Minorities
With Obamacare signups resuming this week, California and Connecticut have deployed new strategies to reach people who resisted signing up last year. Step one: Avoid previous cultural gaffes.
Pay Attention To The Health Insurance Calendar To Avoid Surprises
Consumers can sign up for health insurance through the online marketplaces anytime from Nov. 15 to Feb. 15. But waiting can trigger medical bills and the health law's penalties.
5 Tips To Get The Most Out Of Obamacare
If you buy your own health insurance, it's time to check out the options on the Obamacare exchanges. Enrollment starts Nov. 15.
In Surprise Move, Supreme Court Takes On Fate Of Obamacare Again
Is it legal for a state-sponsored health exchange to provide subsidies that help people pay insurance premiums? That's the point in question, and one that's still being considered by an appeals court.
With Obamacare, More Millennials Are Going To The Doctor, Sort Of
Once young adults started getting coverage through their parents, they started getting checkups more often, a study finds. But they still may need help filling a prescription.
More Insurers Put Spending Limits On Medical Treatments
To contain costs, some plans are capping how much they will pay for certain routine procedures, such as knee replacements. Patients can be on the hook for anything over the limit.