Demystifying your health insurance plan

Did you remember to pick up milk? Or reschedule that dentist appointment? Oh, and pick up cupcakes for the meeting? The never-ending tending to the never-ending to-do list is known as the mental load. Sociologist Leah Ruppanner explains how to tame the mental load in her new book ...  Show more

Did you know that if you have a high-deductible health plan, some services like immunizations and screenings are free (even if you haven't met your deductible)? Or that you might be able to invest the money in your HSA? This episode, KFF Health News reporter Jackie Fortiér shares ...  Show more

Picking health insurance takes a lot of work. It's not a one-size-fits-all type of situation, and there are a lot of confusing terms that come up every year. You also need to consider your general health and finances. So how can you make sense of it all? That's where we come in. ...  Show more

Vet Health Plan - Whenever signing up for a medical insurance plan, it is important to read the fine print and to watch out for abbreviations… 

Healthcare in America shouldn’t feel like a rigged game––but too often it does. Leaving many people feeling swindled by confusing insurance plans, surprise medical bills, and endless fine print. To help navigate this complex system, I'm joined by Dan Weissmann, journalist and hos ...  Show more

Decoding Medicare's Alphabet Soup: Medicare PlansIt is no wonder so many people get confused about the difference between Medicare plans as they are only distinguished by a different letter of the alphabet. As an OT practitioner, it is always helpful to know the difference betwee ...  Show more