Health insurance guides
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Choosing a plan, the Marketplace, and COBRA. Every guide lists its sources and the date it was last reviewed.
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7 guidesCOBRA health insurance: how continuation coverage actually works
COBRA lets you keep your employer health plan after a job loss. Learn who qualifies, how long it lasts, what it costs, and how it compares to Marketplace plans.
Updated October 2026Health insurance for an individual: how to choose a plan that fits
Buying your own health plan? Learn where to shop, how metal tiers work, what subsidies can lower, and the enrollment deadlines you cannot miss.
Updated October 2026How health insurance from the marketplace works
Learn how health insurance from the marketplace works, when you can enroll, how metal tiers compare, and how income-based subsidies lower your monthly cost.
Updated October 2026How to afford health insurance when the premiums feel out of reach
Struggling to afford health insurance? Learn which subsidies, programs, and plan choices actually lower your cost, and how to check what you qualify for.
Updated October 2026How to choose a health insurance plan that fits your needs
Compare health insurance plan types, metal tiers, networks, and cost-sharing so you can choose coverage that fits your care and budget. Start here.
Updated October 2026How to read a quotation for health insurance before you buy
A quotation for health insurance estimates your premium and out-of-pocket costs. Learn what drives the number and how to compare quotes the right way.
Updated October 2026What health insurance agencies actually do and how to pick one
Learn what health insurance agencies do, how captive and independent agents differ, how they get paid, and how to choose one that works for you. Start here.
Updated October 2026