Health Insurance Education

Understand your health insurance options — from ACA marketplace plans to employer coverage, short-term insurance, and everything in between.

How Health Insurance Premiums Are Calculated: What Drives Your Monthly Cost

Learn what determines your health insurance premium, including the five ACA-allowed rating factors, how subsidies reduce your cost, and practical ways to lower your monthly payment.

Feb 13, 2026
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Health Insurance for Self-Employed: Your Options and How to Save

Self-employed individuals face unique challenges when buying health insurance. Learn about marketplace plans, tax deductions, HSAs, and other strategies to find affordable coverage and reduce costs.

Feb 13, 2026
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COBRA Health Insurance: How It Works, What It Costs, and When to Use It

COBRA lets you keep your employer health insurance after losing your job or experiencing another qualifying event, but it comes at a steep cost. Learn how COBRA works, what it costs, how long it lasts, and when a marketplace plan might be a better alternative.

Feb 13, 2026
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HSA vs. FSA: Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts Explained

HSAs and FSAs both let you pay for medical expenses with tax-free dollars, but they differ in eligibility, rollover rules, and long-term savings potential. Learn which account is right for you.

Feb 13, 2026
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How to Choose a Health Insurance Plan: A Step-by-Step Guide

Choosing the right health insurance plan can save you thousands of dollars a year. This step-by-step guide walks you through plan types, key terms, cost comparisons, and subsidy eligibility so you can pick the best coverage for your needs and budget.

Feb 13, 2026
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Health Sharing Ministry Plans: How They Work, What They Cost, and What to Watch Out For

Health sharing ministries offer a lower-cost alternative to traditional health insurance, but they are not insurance. Learn how they work, what they cost, what they exclude, and the risks involved.

Feb 12, 2026
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Fixed Indemnity Health Insurance: What It Is, How It Works, and Who It's For

Fixed indemnity health insurance pays a set dollar amount per medical event rather than covering a percentage of your bill. Learn how these plans work, what they cost, and whether one makes sense for your situation.

Feb 12, 2026
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Short-Term Health Insurance: What It Covers, What It Doesn't, and Who It's For

Short-term health insurance offers temporary, affordable coverage for gaps between plans, but it does not cover pre-existing conditions or essential health benefits. Learn what it covers, what it excludes, and whether it is right for you.

Feb 12, 2026
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ACA Health Insurance: How the Affordable Care Act Marketplace Works

Learn how the ACA marketplace works, compare metal tier plans, understand premium tax credits and cost-sharing reductions, and find the right health insurance plan for your budget.

Feb 12, 2026
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Health Insurance Deductibles Explained: What They Are, How They Work, and How to Choose

A health insurance deductible is what you pay out of pocket before your plan starts covering costs. Learn how deductibles work and how to choose.

Feb 11, 2026
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