Knowing your health plan can help you save money and avoid surprise expenses. Understanding in-network vs. out-of-network providers is key to learning how your health plan works. The providers you see ...

The amount of in-network care claims jumped significantly after surprise billing protections took effect; experts say the US is in the midst of the “fourth wave” of the opioid epidemic; the prevalence ...

Elizabeth Rivelli has nearly five years of experience covering insurance for finance publications. She has expertise in various insurance lines, including car insurance, health insurance, travel ...

If you have a health insurance plan, you’ve probably come across the terms “in-network” and “out-of-network.” Simply put, in-network means the doctors or hospitals you visit contract with your ...

New Yorkers have gained a new protection against surprise charges from out-of-network health care providers. The state now requires insurance companies to provide accurate information to their ...

If you’ve gone to a hospital that’s in your insurance network, you probably assume every doctor you see there is also in-network. That used to be a risky ...

Apr. 2—The hospital system Mercy Health announced a multi-year agreement with the health insurer Cigna to keep its members on employer-funded health plans in network at Mercy Health's locations.

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, ...