Health insurance is probably one of those things you wish you would’ve learned about in high school or as part of your undergraduate degree. While insurance plans can be complex, understanding your ...

Upcoming Penn State Extension webinars, “Smart Use Health Insurance: Basics,” are aimed at helping participants gain insight ...

Penn State Extension will host a free, public webinar about health insurance and strategies for selecting a health care plan from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 19. The “Smart Use Health Insurance: ...

Health insurance helps to reduce medical costs, making health care more affordable and thus more accessible. Having health insurance also facilitates access to care, resulting in lower death rates and ...

Your health insurance premium will depend on factors like the size of your deductible, how narrow your network is and whether you get insurance on the job or buy a plan on your own. On average, a ...

While the federal penalty for not having health insurance was eliminated in 2019, several states still impose fines. In 2026, ...

An HMO (health maintenance organization) is a type of health insurance plan that tends to be cheaper but also has more restrictions than other plans. With an HMO, you can only see a specialist through ...

Health insurance is the main way that people pay for health care in the U.S. But there are so many types and complicated terms that it can be confusing to know where to start. This is especially true ...

Chauncey grew up on a farm in rural northern California. At 18 he ran away and saw the world with a backpack and a credit card, discovering that the true value of any point or mile is the experience ...

Health insurance is important for everyone. But for people with lupus — or anyone who needs more frequent medical care — it’s especially important to have health insurance to help lower your overall ...