Health Coverage Basics: Marketplace, Medicaid, CHIP and Job Plans
A plain-language overview of the main ways people get health coverage in the U.S., including the Marketplace, Medicaid, CHIP, employer plans and enrollment periods.
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Understanding Common Insurance Options
Plain-language explanations of health coverage, common terms and yearly check-ins.
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A plain-language overview of the main ways people get health coverage in the U.S., including the Marketplace, Medicaid, CHIP, employer plans and enrollment periods.
5 min read
Simple definitions and everyday examples of common insurance words like premium, deductible, copay, coinsurance, out-of-pocket maximum and network.
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A yearly checklist for reviewing your health, auto, renters or home, and life coverage, plus helpful questions to ask your insurer or agent.
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Fall open enrollment is a good time to check your health coverage. Here's what to review, from costs and networks to prescriptions and key dates.
Oct 1, 2026 · 5 min read