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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 ...

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 ...

While only a few million people have short-term health insurance plans, new rules expanding their availability could have a negative effect on any patient who uses a hospital, according to an opinion ...

Options that might seem like alternatives, like fixed indemnities and short-term plans, don’t offer comprehensive medical ...

In hindsight, Tim Winard says, he had not understood the difference between Affordable Care Act policies and short-term plans. His advice? Don’t rely solely on marketing materials and always get a ...

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 ...

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