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The truth about health insurance 7 health insurance myths I'm paying for what?! Mandated health insurance benefits Do-It-Yourself Health Care Reform Buy your own doctor: "Concierge" medical practices offer customized care Tired of long waits and short appointments? You can opt out of the traditional health care system by buying a "membership" with a doctor who will spend time with you. How to haggle for a lower price with your doctor Everything is negotiable, including your doctor's bill. 13 ways to cut your health care costs Whether you have health insurance or not, here are ways to squeeze your health care dollar.

How to save money on health insurance

12 ways to lower your health insurance premiums Whether you buy health insurance through your workplace or on your own, there are ways to save premium dollars. 13 ways to cut your health care costs Practical ways to save money.

How to get free prescription medicine Most drug manufacturers offer programs to patients who can't afford their medicines.

How to buy health insurance wisely

Health insurance basics Common plan types and how they work. Tips for buying individual health coverage How to buy a plan for you or your family. The basics of group health insurance There can be power in numbers when you buy health insurance through work. The basics of short-term health insurance Whether you're between jobs or just out of school, these plans can fill the gaps between traditional policies. The basics of major medical health insurance If your employer doesn't offer health insurance, or you simply don't want to pay for coverage you don't need, you may be a candidate. The basics of critical illness insurance What to look for in a plan.

Know your COBRA rights When you leave a job, you may be entitled to keep your group health insurance. The COBRA insurance premium subsidy: Are you eligible? Details of IRS rules for eligibility for a 65 percent subsidy of COBRA premiums. State-specific laws for COBRA You may be eligible for more benefits than federal law requires. The HIPAA law: Your rights to health insurance portability Know when health insurers have to cover your pre-existing conditions. 12 ways to get health insurance if you’re already sick If you're uninsured and sick, you may feel locked out of the health insurance market. Here are ways to get in. Health insurance FAQ

How to make health insurance claims

How to avoid a health insurance claim denial — and what to do when you can't Includes sample appeals letters that you can customize.

How to get your health insurer to pay for your weight-loss surgery Even with your doctor’s recommendation and coverage available from your health insurance policy, your health insurer might try to deny your claim.

Health care news & issues

Bureaucrats’ Budgets Can Trump Doctors’ Orders, U.S. Court Rules Co-Pays On Rise, Government Regulations Blamed Fewer Consumers Filling Their Prescriptions

Health Care ‘Reform’ Could Spark Rebellion Health Insurance In NYC More Costly Than Rent Should Public, Private Health Plans Compete?

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