Learn more about health insurance

Health Insurance Basics

If you're looking for a simple overview of what health insurance is - and what it's not - you'll find it here. Discover snapshots of hot topics like the insurance implications of alternative medicine and healthcare reform. Take the first step to becoming a more savvy healthcare shopper.

• Tips for health insurance open enrollment
• Health Insurance Reform in 2009
• All You Need to Know About Health Insurance
• Understanding the Difference Between HMO, PPO and POS
• Choosing a Group Health Plan for Your Business
• Do Your Homework When Buying Group Health Insurance
• What To Do When Choosing An Agent Or Broker For Group Health Insurance

Price of Insurance

Sounds like a cliche, but it's true: healthcare costs are rising. Make the most of your policy and start finding ways to save money. Maybe start by shopping and comparing health insurance quotes.

• 5 easy ways to cut your health care costs
• Top 10 Ways to Cut Your Health Insurance Bills
• Early Intervention Can Help Cut Disability Costs
• Saving on Group Health Insurance

Health Care Coverage

Don't get caught out in the cold. Make sure the healthcare coverage you have is the healthcare coverage you need. Forget the 411. Here's the 911 on health insurance coverages.

• 5 ways your boss is downsizing your health insurance
• Super Blow: Student-athlete health insurance covers concussion testing
• What is an accountable care organization and why should you care?
• Take care or pay a higher share of your health insurance
• Call waiting: Guide to helping parents with Medicare open enrollment
• 5 group disability insurance myths
• Key change could screw up your 2012 Medicare
• No dental insurance? Here are 3 options
• Pros and cons of catastrophic health insurance
• 7 health insurance options when COBRA runs out
• Short-Term Health Insurance
• PIP vs. MedPay Insurance Coverage
• The Right Time to Buy Long-Term Care Insurance
• The Power of Purchasing Group Health Insurance Online
• Single? Don't Overlook Disability Insurance
• Why You Need Disability Insurance

Healthcare Reform Information for Individuals and Small Businesses

The sweeping new U.S. healthcare reform bill signed into law on March 23 mandates changes in coverage, care and costs for individuals and small businesses. Find out how these changes will affect you, your small business and health insurance. Come back often for more news and information.