Ask Christina: Do I Need to Upgrade My Health Insurance During the Open...
By NerdWallet Health health finance expert Christina LaMontagne Question: My employer is offering a buy-up plan for health insurance next year, and I’m wondering if it’s worth the added cost. I...
View ArticleWhat Is Open Enrollment For Health Insurance?
If you’re at your first job or have never had health insurance, you may be wondering, “What is open enrollment and how does it affect me?” Open enrollment is a period when health insurers and employers...
View ArticleHSA Contribution Limits in 2015
Did you know there’s an easy way to cover some of your out-of-pocket health care costs while reducing your taxes? If you’re on a high-deductible health insurance plan, you may be eligible for a Health...
View ArticleAsk Christina: How Can I Use Extra Money in My FSA?
By NerdWallet Health health finance expert Christina LaMontagne Question: I contributed to my employer-provided FSA for the first time this year, and I overestimated how much money I would use on...
View Article5 Health Savings Account Rules You Need to Know
While health savings accounts provide an easy way to lower your tax bill and save money for medical expenses, you can only reap the benefits if you follow certain HSA rules. It’s important to know...
View Article5 Documents to Have Handy Every Time You Get a Medical Bill
Few things are worse than having a serious illness or injury – but the financial aftermath can come close. Receiving a huge bill after medical services when you’re trying to recover only adds to the...
View ArticleAsk Christina: What’s the Difference Between My Health Insurance Deductible...
By NerdWallet Health health finance expert Christina LaMontagne Question: I’m shopping for new health insurance and confused by all of the options, specifically the difference between deductibles and...
View ArticleHMO vs. PPO Health Insurance Plans: Selecting the Right Plan for Your Needs
Understanding the key components of HMO vs. PPO plans is crucial when deciding between health insurance policies. Although choosing the best coverage for you and your family may require a little bit of...
View ArticleWhat Is Balance Billing?
If you’ve had the unfortunate experience of receiving an unexpectedly large medical bill, you may have had to learn what balance billing means. Balance billing occurs when patients are billed the...
View ArticleNerdWallet Partners With Employers to Reduce Confusion on Health Benefits
The cost of health care is one of the most pressing financial concerns of our time, but it’s easy to frequently overlook these costs until the last minute — at open enrollment or when a high medical...
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