Health Insurance and Medicare Medical Reference

Hit with a high medical bill because your provider or facility is "out of network" with your health plan? Before you pay it, take these steps.

You don’t have to struggle with the financial aspects of care alone: A patient advocate can help. Learn how to find one and how they can support you.

Medical costs are soaring. Should you crowdfund to afford your healthcare or pay off medical debt?

Understand how you can work with a hospital, doctor's office, or insurance company to possibly lower your medical bills.

WebMD shows you how to save money on your prescription expenses, with insurance or Medicare benefits or without.

More than half of Americans, including those with insurance, delay health care because of the high cost. Here's a look at this dangerous trend.

Under U.S. price transparency laws, hospitals must inform you up front about the costs of your care. Here’s how to use them to plan ahead and lower your bill.

Medical lab tests can be expensive. But finding out the costs ahead of time, including how much insurance will cover, can help you save money.

Find out how to budget, track expenses, and look for cost savings when caring for a loved one.

Your doctor can help lower health care costs and prescription costs by working with you on affordability strategies.

Health care can be pricey, but there are programs to lower the costs and resources that can help you afford the care you need.

Your health needs will change over the course of your life, and your health insurance coverage should too. Here’s what you need to know, whatever your age.

A denial of your claim can cause anxiety, but you do have options. Learn how the appeals process works and what your next steps should be.

Health insurance for young adults. Learn plan types, high-deductible plans, Medicaid, and ways to lower health care costs.

Learn about the benefits, costs, and options for Medigap plans to prepare for Medicare supplement open enrollment.

Find out how to apply for a disability discharge for your student loans, including what conditions may qualify and what documentation you’ll need.

Find out what you need to know about Social Security benefits, including application steps and eligibility requirements.

Medicare Part D is Medicare's optional drug coverage plan. Learn what it covers, when you can sign up, and how much it may cost.

Medicare has specific enrollment periods for different plans. Learn about each of these plans, when the enrollment periods are, and possible penalties for missing them.

Find out what you need to know about Medicare vision coverage, and discover the services included in your health insurance.

The U.S. government runs several programs to enable access to housing for disabled individuals. Learn more about these programs and how you can apply for them.

Find out everything you need to know about ABLE accounts and who is eligible to open one.

What’s covered when you have AFib and are on Medicare or Medicaid? Find out what costs to expect for your diagnosis and treatment.

Will a prescription savings program help you? Take a look at how they work to see if they’re worth it.

Learn about noise-related health problems in veterans.

Veterans death benefits extend to the surviving spouses and children of deceased military service members and include pensions, DIC, and healthcare.

Learn everything you need to know about rabies exposure as a veteran, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.

Many veterans have been exposed to radiation during their service. Find out more about the effects of radiation exposure and potential treatments.

Find out what you need to know about lead exposure in veterans and discover the symptoms and treatments available.

Learn about depleted uranium exposure and how it can affect military veterans.

Find out about the differences between supplemental security income (SSI) and social security disability insurance (SSDI).

What is a state health insurance assistance program, and how can it help you navigate Medicare?

Find out what you need to know about industrial solvents exposure in veterans, including symptoms, risks, and prevention.

Find out what you need to know about the dangers of fuel exposure in veterans. Learn about the health effects of fuels on different physical systems.

Learn more about CARC paint, the effects of exposure to its compounds, and how Gulf War veterans are affected.

Discover what mefloquine is and when it’s prescribed. Learn about the side effects of this anti-malarial drug.

Sexual assault is common among veterans. Learn about military sexual trauma and how to get help.

Find out what you need to know about extreme cold exposure in veterans and how it may affect health.

Find out what you need to know about the infectious diseases affecting veterans. Learn about the symptoms and dangers of these diseases and how to avoid them.

Learn how qualified people can get medications free or at a discount.

An Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN) is issued to Medicare recipients to transfer liability for payment. Learn more about ABNs, appeals, and more.

What is Medicare premium, and how does it benefit you? Find out everything about Medicare plans and enrollment.

What’s an HMO? What’s a PPO? How are they different? What are the pros and cons? How do you choose between an HMO and a PPO? Find out what you need to know about HMOs and PPOs, key differences, and how to choose the best plan for you.

Learn about HMOs, why they’re a popular type of insurance plan, what you can and can’t do when you have an HMO, costs, and when you need an in-network provider.

Lift chairs are motorized chairs that help you rise from a sitting to a standing position. Learn more about the uses, benefits, and risks of lift chairs and whether they're covered by medicare.

When you choose a new doctor, it's important to find the best fit for your health needs and situation. Ask these questions to learn key information.

The internet has a wealth of information to look at when you're choosing a new doctor. Learn where to focus your searches to get the information you need.

Do you understand the fine print of your dental insurance plan? Here’s a primer on what it may cover and what it probably doesn’t.

You know you’re insured, but for what? Find out how your teeth fit into the Medicare picture.