Apr 13, 2026 | Health Insurance
TL;DR: A deductible in health insurance is the amount you pay out of pocket for covered services before your plan starts picking up part of the tab. It resets every plan year, and once you’ve met it, you’ll typically share costs with your insurer through...
Mar 19, 2026 | Cash Pay, Health Insurance
Why Traditional Health Insurance Doesn’t Work Well for Many Healthy Adults Traditional health insurance was built around a simple premise: protect people from high, unexpected medical costs. While that model is essential for individuals with ongoing health needs, it...
Feb 19, 2026 | Cash Pay, High Deductible, HSAs, In-network, Learn Center, Start Health, triple tax advantage
Three Ways to Save with Start Health It’s no secret that the US healthcare system is confusing and one of the most costly systems in the world. It can be hard to know how to get the care you need without making common mistakes that could cost you thousands. There are...
Dec 30, 2025 | Health, Healthcare
The Wall Street Journal reports on a wave of lawsuits by patients frustrated with their health insurer’s mental health coverage. Complaints include: Insurers tend to advertise mental health coverage that’s practically unavailable because provider directories are...
Dec 18, 2025 | Cash Pay, Healthcare Payments, Uncategorized
For decades, healthcare pricing has felt like a game show where no one tells you the rules—and the bill shows up weeks later as the big reveal. Cash-pay, reimbursement-based health plans flip that script. They put you back in the driver’s seat, replacing surprise...
Dec 11, 2025 | Health Insurance, Self Employed
Is Start Health Right for You? Here’s How You Can Tell Shopping for health insurance can feel overwhelming. Plans look similar on the surface, but the fine print, pricing structures, and coverage rules can be wildly different. If you’re considering Start Health, the...
