Health Care

Everyone knows the roll out of healthcare.gov was botched, but the problems with the Affordable Care Act go a lot deeper, according to a new GAO report.

With life expectancy continuing to increase, the likelihood that you’ll need some form of long-term care is also on the rise. And that will eat up a substantial portion of your nest egg if you don't plan accordingly. 

Some people are taking advantage of the new law and leaving their jobs for good.

If you were confused trying to navigate the federal insurance exchange last year, fear not. Even smart young people had their fair share of struggles, according to a new report.

Sen. Ron Johnson’s lawsuit challenging some subsidies under the Affordable Care Act is having its day in court—but will it actually change anything?

The government released a new report detailing how many people received government assistance when shopping for insurance on the federal exchange, along with which plan was the most popular. Here’s what the data means for the next open enrollment season.

The insurer expects to grow its Medicare Advantage plans in 2014 despite government funding cuts, however it merely reaffirmed a full-year outlook that is slightly below expectations. 

WellPoint posted a decline in first-quarter profit on reform costs but benefited from an increase in medical enrollment. 

Americans who filed for an Affordable Care Act extension have to have completed their enrollment process by April 15 or they will not have insurance until next open enrollment period in November.

The government's stop-gap medical plan isn't enough in some cases. Is there a solution?

From HMOs to PPOs, the world of health insurance can be confusing, especially in this era of high deductible plans and co-insurance. And picking the wrong plan can be costly.

The health law isn't registering with lots of the uninsured it's meant to help.

There are lots of reasons to look at health plans outside your state's exchange.

It doesn't matter if you love it or hate it, the deadline to sign up for health insurance is looming, and could cost you big bucks if it comes and you are still uninsured. 

March 31 is the deadline for the Obamacare exchanges and for beating the penalty.

With five weeks until the close of the Affordable Care Act’s first enrollment period, the White House announced 4 million people have signed up for coverage.

If you've been putting off shopping for health insurance for 2014, beware that you'll miss your chance if you wait too long.

Cigna expects to reaffirm its full-year outlook over the next few weeks as it prepares to hold meetings with investors and analysts.

If you find health insurance plans on exchanges too pricey, learn what your other options are for buying medical coverage.

Cigna posted lower fourth-quarter profits as medical costs increased, and offered a soft full-year outlook.