With a background in journalism and counseling, Penny Min blends analytical research with real-world insight to help readers make informed financial decisions. At Forbes Marketplace, she specializes ...

Short-term care insurance offers coverage for temporary medical needs. Learn about its definition, types, coverage, and costs ...

The best way to get health insurance outside of open enrollment (Nov. 1 to Jan. 15) is by qualifying for a special enrollment period. You can usually buy health insurance through your state health ...

With millions of people projected to lose health insurance over the next decade, President Donald Trump's administration appears ready to ease access to a potentially cheaper form of coverage. The ...

Short-term insurance plans are typically cheaper than ACA coverage, costing about half as much as a plan sold on state-run marketplaces created by Obamacare. As The Washington Post notes, a ...

For instance, even without congressional intervention, subsidies will not go away entirely. They will be smaller, though, and ...

If you retire before you turn 65, you may be eligible to buy COBRA insurance coverage through your employer, though this may not be affordable. You can use any HSA funds you have to cover your ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Steve Vernon, FSA, helps retirees make their money last for life. If you’re contemplating early retirement before Medicare ...

If you lose your health insurance, there are a few options for quickly getting coverage again depending on your situation. Your options for preventing gaps in health insurance coverage include ...

On Capitol Hill right now, there's a partisan argument over if and when lawmakers need to act to extend subsidies for the Affordable Care Act marketplaces. That's where 24 million people — who don't ...