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 ...

Health insurance costs vary by plan, city, family size and health care needs, among other things. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who compensate ...

Major medical health insurance is the terminology that was historically used to describe comprehensive health plans that covered most necessary care. Since the Affordable Care Act was implemented, the ...

Over the past century, the proportion of health-care services purchased through insurance—as opposed to directly by patients—has surged, thanks to the exemption of employer-sponsored benefits from ...

With the cost of health insurance set to rise, some Americans are asking a surprising question: Is it actually cheaper to get medical care without it? The short answer: Sometimes. But not often. And ...