Use our Health plan shopping guide for a list of questions you should ask before picking a plan. If you’re looking for low cost health insurance, make sure you know what you’re buying.

Some alternative health plans may have fewer benefits and more limits than traditional health insurance.

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• Need health insurance? How to find a new health plan now: Most insurance companies only sell health plans during an open enrollment period. But there are other options if you need a new plan now.
• Appealing a health care claim that was denied: We explain your options if your health plan won’t cover a service.
• Surprise medical billing: Balance billing – or a surprise medical bill – happens when you get a bill from a doctor, hospital, or other health care provider who isn’t part of your health plan’s network. Often, consumers didn’t know they were getting care from out-of-network providers.

View more: health insurance tips and videos

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• 5 ways To stop senior fraud (video)
• How to recognize insurance scams (video)
• How to spot potential problems with a health plan
• Watch out for coronavirus scams!

• How to pick the right Medicare plan
• Medicare supplement insurance guide
• Medicare prescription drug coverage (Medicare Part D)