Les Masterson is a deputy editor and insurance analyst at Forbes Advisor. He has been a journalist, reporter, editor and content creator for more than 25 years. He has covered insurance for a decade, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Steve Vernon, FSA, helps retirees make their money last for life. If you’re contemplating early retirement before Medicare ...

When switching to a new insurance plan, there are a lot of factors to consider. On top of that, there’s often a limited window of time to make selections, and choosing the right one out of a list of ...

A simple guide to health insurance plans, types, benefits, coverage, waiting periods, and choosing the right policy.

Open enrollment has begun for many employees, as well as consumers using Affordable Care Act and Medicare health insurance plans. Health care premiums are rising 6.5% on average for employees, ...

Enrollment periods for most health insurance plans have wrapped up, and with another coverage year underway, North Dakotans are being urged to learn more about how their plans work so they can ...

Amanda Blum is a freelancer who writes about smart home technology, gardening, and food preservation. Previously, Amanda has worked as a technology strategist specializing in problem solving and ...

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Premiums keep climbing, and leaders are stuck between absorbing the cost, passing it on or rethinking how they insure. Here's a practical playbook from a mid-sized employer.