You thought that medical procedure hurt? Just wait ’til you see the bill. The average cost of a one-day hospital stay in the US topped $3,200 in 2024, with California recording the highest costs ...

With the cost of health insurance set to rise, some Americans are asking a surprising question: Is it actually cheaper to get medical care without it? The short answer: Sometimes. But not often. And ...

To find the best health insurance companies, we evaluated nine insurers across 35 criteria, including costs, customer ...

We analyzed nearly 720 health insurance costs from eight insurers, reviewed complaints, customer satisfaction, metal tiers and the types of plans offered in the marketplace. See our top picks below to ...

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, ...