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Your employer may offer more than one health plan, or you may be shopping for your own individual plan.
We often rely on our doctors to tell us what care we need. But to get the best care, you and your doctor should make decisions together. This process is called “shared decision making”.
Preventive services, such as vaccines and screenings, can help you avoid certain diseases and catch others in their early stages, to limit the harm they can cause.
After you visit a provider, you may get a bill telling you how much you have to pay.
If you're an active-duty service member or a veteran, this article will explain your healthcare choices.
Health insurance is important. It protects you against what can be the very high costs of healthcare. But, to get health insurance, you need to enroll, or sign up. And, in most cases, you can’t enroll in a health plan any time you want. You have to do it during certain times.
