Editor Picks
The 10 Best & Worst Medicare Advantage Plans
8 min. read|October 29, 2021
Medicare Premiums & Tax Deductions: Here’s How To Save Big
How To Get Medicare To Cover Dental Implants—Our Best Tips
4 min. read|April 13, 2022
How To Get Medicare To Cover Hip Replacements (It’s Easy!)
8 min. read|October 29, 2021
Medicare & Ambulances: How To Get It Covered & Save Money
5 min. read|October 29, 2021
What Is a Health Savings Account and How Does It Work?
6 min. read|November 29, 2022
Learn the Basics
What Is a Health Insurance Deductible?
What is a health insurance deductible, how does it affect your health insurance cost, and how do you choose the right one? Learn more.
5 min. read|December 13, 2022
5 Of The Best Sites to Compare Medicare
There are so many ways to compare Medicare plans— which is best for you? Depending on where you live, you could have hundreds of options for Medicare plans. Understanding and sorting through your options is how you get the best from Medicare. But that’s easier said than done. No wonder so many compa…
8 min. read|October 29, 2021
Do I Need Health Insurance Coverage?
Going without health insurance coverage can have serious financial repercussions. Here’s what you need to know.
6 min. read|December 12, 2022
When is Health Insurance Open Enrollment?
When is health insurance open enrollment? It varies by plan but typically occurs in the fall, with coverage to begin on Jan. 1 of the next calendar year.
4 min. read|November 29, 2022
How To Switch Back to Medicare From Advantage Plans
Everything you need to know.
5 min. read|October 29, 2021
Are Health Insurance Premiums Tax-Deductible?
Usually, if you pay for medical insurance yourself, you can deduct the health insurance premiums from your taxes. Learn more.
7 min. read|December 14, 2022
Insights
There’s No Place Like Home: States with the Best Home Health Care
Which States Experienced the Greatest Increases in Medicare Costs?
Over the past decade, these states have seen the greatest rise in Medicare spending.
10 min. read|July 26, 2021
Breathe Easy: States with the Greatest Decline in Smoking
Cigarette use has been on the decline over the past decade, but these states are standouts for their decline in smoking.
8 min. read|July 26, 2021
How Much Sleep You Get Can Say A LOT About You
The science of sleep quotes by gender, employment, marital status, and education
5 min. read|August 2, 2021
A Growing Epidemic: States with the Highest Young Adult Vaping Rates
Traditional cigarette use among youths may be decreasing, but 18-24-year-olds in these states vape at the highest rates.
8 min. read|March 30, 2022
Spread of COVID-19 in the United States Over Time
Updated daily to reflect the latest reported cases, this page documents the spread of COVID-19 in the United States through an interactive map and chart.
2 min. read|July 28, 2021
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