health insurance

GoFundMe CEO: One-Third of Site's Donations Are to Cover Medical Costs

By Gina Martinez

6 Common Open Enrollment Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

By Sarah Max

You Asked: Do I Really Need an Annual Physical?

By Markham Heid

Congress Enters A New Year With The Same Old Problems

By Nash Jenkins

Your IUD May Get a Lot More Expensive. Here's How Much It Could Cost in Every State

Should you use birth control pills, condoms or an intrauterine device (IUD)? Women choose their birth control based on many factors, like effectiveness or comfort—but cost has been less of a consideration, ever since the...

By Alexandra Sifferlin and Pratheek Rebala October 18, 2017

Aetna Inadvertently Reveals HIV Status of Thousands

The company said the incident was "unacceptable"

By Zachary Tracer / Bloomberg August 25, 2017

Texas Passes Law Significantly Limiting Coverage for Abortion Procedures

The bill forbids insurance providers in the state to cover abortion procedures

By Alexandra Sifferlin August 15, 2017

Online Shopping Makes Suckers Of Us All

These are today's best ideas

By The Aspen Institute April 26, 2017

1 Million New Americans Have Enrolled in Obamacare

It's estimated that 10 million people will have health insurance through the marketplace at the end of 2016

By Alexandra Sifferlin December 10, 2015

Hillary Clinton Targets Health Insurer Mega Mergers

Hillary Clinton is targeting large health insurance companies as part of her push to lower healthcare costs, saying on Wednesday that she has “serious concerns” about proposed mergers in the industry.“As we see more consolidation...

By Sam Frizell October 21, 2015

This Big U.S. Health Insurer Just Got Hacked

The cyberattack could affect more than 10 million customers

By Claire Groden / Fortune September 10, 2015

Nearly 90% of Americans Have Health Insurance

Rates of uninsured Americans has dropped in the first three months of 2015

By Alexandra Sifferlin August 12, 2015

Why the Obamacare Decision Is Great for Uber

The gig economy should be celebrating this week

By Jen Wieczner / Fortune June 26, 2015

Looking To Stay On Your Partner's Insurance? It May Be Time To Get Married

Domestic partner benefits may become a lot less common.

By Laura Lorenzetti/Fortune June 26, 2015

How Obamacare Has Impacted The Uninsured Rate

An annual survey by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recorded the sharpest drop in uninsured adults in 2014 since the survey began in 1997. The uninsured rate among adults under 65 dropped...

By Claire Groden / Fortune June 23, 2015

The Number of Uninsured Americans Continues to Drop

36 million people were uninsured last year

By Alexandra Sifferlin June 23, 2015

Americans Mostly Unaware Supremes to Rule on Obamacare

7 in 10 Americans have heard little or nothing about the case

By Maya Rhodan June 16, 2015

12 Reasons Why Dehydration Is Bad for Your Body

Being dehydrated can take a toll on your body and even your mind

By Linda Melone / Health.com May 26, 2015

90% of U.S. Adults Now Have Health Insurance

The uninsured rate has fallen under Obamacare

By Alexandra Sifferlin April 13, 2015

Fewer Will Enroll in Obamacare Than Expected

Through the law’s new marketplaces in 2015

By Kate Pickert November 10, 2014