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Looking for a 6-month health insurance plan to help a temporary gap? You’re not alone. Short-term health insurance (also called short term limited duration insurance) is designed to give people flexible, temporary coverage when life changes leave them without a plan. But here’s the tricky part: The rules for short-term health insurance have changed more than once in recent years. Here’s what you n

If you have a high-deductible health insurance plan, it can mean higher out-of-pocket costs when you need care. See how supplemental coverage may help. High-deductible health plans (HDHPs) are a type of health insurance. They often have lower monthly payments, but higher deductibles, the amount you pay for covered health care services before your insurance plan starts to pay.¹ You spend less each

When it comes time for the annual Medicare open enrollment period (Oct. 1-Dec. 7), one type of plan you might hear about is a Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plan (SNP). This is a type of Medicare Advantage plan for people with additional health needs, often due to a specific severe and chronic disease such as diabetes or dementia. SNPs are also available to people who qualify for both Medicaid a