The NPR Politics Podcast breaks down the central policy issue behind the government shutdown: enhanced subsidies for Affordable Care Act health insurance plans. We don't know when the federal ...

Chloe Chalakani has a lot at stake in the health care fight at the heart of the government shutdown. Chalakani runs a small culinary business with her partner in the coastal town of Thomaston, Maine.

Health insurance costs more but covers more for medical issues, while dental insurance is cheaper but doesn’t cover as many costs. Find out more about how these coverages compare.

In simple terms, Medicare is affordable government health insurance that you get when you turn 65. If you're under 65, you can get Medicare if you have Lou Gehrig's disease (ALS), kidney failure ...

BOISE (Idaho Capital Sun) — Health insurance premiums for Idaho’s state employees and their dependents will rise sharply. How much monthly premiums will rise for each family or enrollee depends on ...

Health insurance can be costly. First, you pay premiums for coverage for medical care and prescription medication. Then you often face out-of-pocket costs when you access care. These expenses may ...