How health insurance may have made health care more expensive
Widespread medical debt is a uniquely American problem. Roughly 40% of U.S. adults have at least $250 in medical debt, according to a survey conducted by Kaiser Family Foundation."The…
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Long Covid’s financial devastation: $8,000 in credit card debt, ruined…
Teresa HardingSource: Teresa HardingIt took three months for Teresa Harding to open her termination letter."I couldn't look at it," Harding, 47, said. For seven years, she'd worked at a pain…
US health insurers raise rates to match increase in usage
SACRAMENTO, California (AP) — After putting off routine health care for much of the pandemic, Americans are now returning to doctors' offices in big numbers — a trend that's…
Here’s how to choose a health insurance plan that fits your budget and life
Most Americans struggle to figure out which health insurance plan will save them money. It is a process that can be confusing, time-consuming and costly.A study of almost 24,000 employees at…
Why health-care costs are rising in the U.S. more than anywhere else
Health-care spending is rising around the world, but the U.S. is the worst performer. The United States accounts for more than 40% of all global health spending.Health-care spending made up…
How Americans can save money when choosing a health insurance plan
Most Americans struggle to figure out which health insurance plan will save them money.A study of almost 24,000 employees at a major Fortune 100 company found that 61% of them chose the…
Millions of Americans have quit their jobs. Is Obamacare helping them?
Workers are quitting their jobs in record numbers – part of what is now called The Great Resignation. Around 4 million workers have quit each month between July and November 2021.Erica Leman…