How do I shop for health insurance?

A couple things have changed since we published this in 2023. But most of these five quick tips are as relevant as ever.

Pro-tip: Don’t just pick the plan with the lowest monthly charge. It could really, really cost you more.

Are the terms HMO, PPO, POS, EPO, HDHP, and HSA blending into one big bowl of alphabet soup? We’ve got you covered.

It still sucks—but at least it’s legit.

Your choices when you first sign up for Medicare are more consequential than you may realize.

Go behind the scenes with Dan and his family as they select a new insurance plan.

We spoke to some super-smart economists who proved that buying insurance is confusing. And it’s not our fault.

Is finding health insurance that’ll work for us even possible?

Insurance premiums are set to skyrocket in 2026 — especially in Obamacare plans. Our team tries to get a handle on it.

We spoke with a financial therapist who tells us why she chose to use a Christian “health share” instead of regular insurance.

They thought they were buying insurance. Instead, they got fake “jobs.”