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Why picking the right insurance is so hard (bonus/encore)
FromAn Arm and a Leg
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Length:
20 minutes
Released:
Apr 28, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
How hard is it to pick the best health insurance? ECONOMISTS find it hard. Including one who has studied the question, "How hard can it be to pick a decent insurance plan?"Lots of people are suddenly eligible to pick possibly-cheaper health insurance thanks to the American Rescue Plan—the big stimulus bill Congress passed in March—so we thought it could be useful to bring this 2018 story back.Also useful: This essay from health-care reporter Zachary Tracer about how he picked his health insurance, with directions for you (that start with pouring yourself a drink)There are more how-tos, and health insurance basics, on our web page from the original version of this story.And here's a VERY useful tool, described in the episode—for if you live in DC, Massachusetts, New Mexico, Oregon, Rhode Island, or VermontAs always, we'd love you to share a story or support this show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Released:
Apr 28, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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A place where they do health care more cheaply and effectively. (And yes, it’s in the U.S.): For our Season 2 finale, time for some inspiration. For 30 years, James Gingerich has run a super-effective clinic in Indiana, delivering great results at low cost — to high-need, low-income patients. He’s not a modest guy, by An Arm and a Leg