Although cancer survivors with high-deductible health plans technically have insurance coverage, they have increased risks for poor survival. Cancer survival is worse for patients insured under ...

We asked Fred Hutch experts for their best advice on how people in Washington state can still get cancer screenings even without insurance. “Access to cancer screening is absolutely essential,” said ...

Working for one of the largest health insurers in the country, Rachael Proffitt understands more than most Americans the complexities of navigating insurance red tape. So, when the 40-year-old ran ...

Insurers often require cancer patients to “fail” on a less expensive treatment before gaining approval for the medicine their doctor originally prescribed. The result is delayed care. Cancer is ...

Critical illness (CI) insurance pays a lump sum if a person is diagnosed with a serious medical condition. It can cover medical and everyday costs not covered by their regular health plan. With CI ...

Critical illness insurance provides a lump sum payment upon diagnosis of a serious illness, helping cover medical and nonmedical expenses that standard health insurance might not fully cover. You may ...