Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I am a physician and behavioral scientist at Duke University. Thanks to the Affordable Care Act, a.k.a. Obamacare, millions of people receive generous subsidies to cover the cost of ...

Enhanced tax credits that have helped Americans offset the cost of Affordable Care Act health insurance for the last four years expired overnight.

With the 2025 flu season well underway, many Americans are asking a simple but important question: ‘How much does a flu shot cost if you don’t have health insurance?’ Public health officials continue to urge annual influenza vaccination for everyone ...

Short-term insurance plans are typically cheaper than ACA coverage, costing about half as much as a plan sold on state-run marketplaces created by Obamacare. As The Washington Post notes, a 40-year-old nonsmoker in Florida can secure ACA coverage for about $500 a month, while a short-term plan would cost said person about $320.

You are required to have health insurance, or you will pay a tax penalty, if you live in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Rhode Island or Washington, D.C. It's free, simple and secure. Although you only need to have health insurance if you live in ...

Enhanced tax credits that have helped reduce the cost of health insurance for the vast majority of Affordable Care Act enrollees expired this week.

LOWELL, Mich. — Finding the right doctor can be challenging, especially when navigating health insurance policies. One Lowell physician is cutting out the middleman by offering direct primary care services without requiring insurance. Dr. Paul Troost ...

When Mary Lou Retton’s family announced she was gravely ill with a rare form of pneumonia last fall, many people were shocked to learn the former gymnast had no health insurance. The reason was money, Retton, 55, told TODAY’s Hoda Kotb in an exclusive ...

Healthcare is critical for a child’s long-term well-being. Children who have access to insurance coverage are more likely to receive preventive care and services such as routine physicals, vaccinations, and early treatment of health conditions ...

Kaiser Permanente is the largest private nonprofit health care company in the country, and it offers affordable, quality health care. Its bronze plans on the ACA Marketplace have the cheapest average cost of companies in our best health insurance rating.