For Charlie Kjelshus, “the birthday rule” meant that dad Mikkel’s approach ― with a significant deductible and coinsurance obligation ― was deemed her principal protection after her remain as a newborn in the neonatal intensive treatment unit. Mom Kayla’s a lot more generous program was viewed as secondary protection. It […]
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Tips For Getting Insurance That’s Better, Or Less Expensive, Or Both : Shots
The Biden administration has opened up enrollment on all Affordable Care Act marketplaces, including on the federal insurance exchange, Healthcare.gov, until August. Many people will qualify for better or less expensive plans — or both. Healthcare.gov/Screenshot by NPR hide caption toggle caption Healthcare.gov/Screenshot by NPR The Biden administration has opened […]
Surprise: Your Car Insurance Plan May Not Cover High Medical Bills After A Crash : Shots
A car accident in 2019 smashed six of Mark Gottlieb’s teeth and severely damaged four vertebrae. The spinal surgery he needed as a result led to medical bills that exhausted the personal injury coverage in his auto insurance. Erica Seryhm Lee for KHN hide caption toggle caption Erica Seryhm Lee […]