The best way to get health insurance outside of open enrollment (Nov. 1 to Jan. 15) is by qualifying for a special enrollment period. You can usually buy health insurance through your state health ...

With the Trump administration rolling back essential health insurance protections and rejecting a national, single-payer health insurance program, America’s race to the bottom continues full steam ...

With millions of people projected to lose health insurance over the next decade, President Donald Trump's administration appears ready to ease access to a potentially cheaper form of coverage. The ...

With a background in journalism and counseling, Penny Min blends analytical research with real-world insight to help readers make informed financial decisions. At Forbes Marketplace, she specializes ...

Without a fix from Congress, costs for many people who buy health care on the Affordable Care Act marketplace have gone up. Here's what's to know about cheaper choices — and pitfalls to be aware of.

Short-term insurance plans are typically cheaper than ACA coverage, costing about half as much as a plan sold on state-run marketplaces created by Obamacare. As The Washington Post notes, a ...

In hindsight, Tim Winard says, he had not understood the difference between Affordable Care Act policies and short-term plans. His advice? Don’t rely solely on marketing materials and always get a ...

While only a few million people have short-term health insurance plans, new rules expanding their availability could have a negative effect on any patient who uses a hospital, according to an opinion ...

With over a dozen credit cards and millions of credit card points racked up, Nancy Jiang condenses the complex world of card-churning for maximum rewards with minimum effort. Her work has been ...

Oscar Health Plan and Ambetter get top marks and offer affordable health insurance in Arizona. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who compensate us ...

Blue Cross Blue Shield and Ambetter are NerdWallet’s picks for the best health insurance companies in Alabama for 2026. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising ...