Insurance options for children include Medicaid, the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), or private health insurance programs. Income levels can affect which insurance options a person’s ...

Les Masterson is a deputy editor and insurance analyst at Forbes Advisor. He has been a journalist, reporter, editor and content creator for more than 25 years. He has covered insurance for a decade, ...

New Hampshire's Senate Bill 498 aims to close the coverage gap for mental health services by requiring private insurers to cover the state's FAST Forward program, which provides coordinated, ...

Patricia Louis is a content editor and social media strategist with a strong background in journalism, public relations and business. As the organic social media editor, she oversees and develops ...

The November 2025 issue of Health Affairs features articles on a variety of topics, including different aspects of Medicaid enrollment in the wake of the unwinding of COVID-19-era protections, ...

Private health insurance premiums will be going up in 2026—in some cases, by a lot. Congressional Democrats and Republicans remain deadlocked on health care reform, following disagreements over ...

Healthcare is critical for a child’s long-term well-being. Children who have access to insurance coverage are more likely to receive preventive care and services such as routine physicals, ...

Private health insurance premiums will be going up in 2026 – in some cases, by a lot. Congressional Democrats and Republicans remain deadlocked on health care reform, following disagreements over ...