Insurance Basics: Home
Many insurers offer different types of plans. The costs, coverage and rules differ for each
Doctors and insurers use standard codes for each medical service or supply. That helps them communicate about treatments and payments clearly.
After you visit a provider, you may get a bill telling you how much you have to pay.
Are you caring long-term for a sick or disabled family member or friend? If so, you may sometimes feel alone and overwhelmed. Luckily, there are resources to help you.
You might think your health insurance plan will cover just about anything, from eyeglasses to private nursing. But you would probably be wrong. There are some healthcare services that most health plans don't cover. This guide will tell you about them.
If you or someone close to you has opioid use disorder, also called opioid addiction, you aren’t
alone. The United States is in the middle of an opioid crisis. Find out about how you can afford treatment—no matter
what your income level is—and about resources for support.
