Rather than pay an insurance company for coverage, some businesses opt to put aside funds and insure themselves.

For years, healthcare providers have witnessed explosive growth in the number of patients who are self-paying or on high-deductible health plans (HDHP). Even for those who have commercial insurance, ...

For years, emergency medicine providers have watched the number of self-pay and high-deductible plan (HDHP) patients climb. With mass Medicaid disenrollments due to the unwinding of the pandemic-era ...

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Self-employed business insurance offers a safety net with financial protection in case you experience unexpected lawsuits, property damage or other liabilities.

Private health insurance premiums will be going up in 2026 – in some cases, by a lot. Congressional Democrats and Republicans ...

The proportion of self-pay patients began increasing for emergency department, hospital and primary care visits in April, when states could start terminating Medicaid coverage for patients who no ...

With a self-insured health plan, your employer pays for your medical claims directly. With a fully insured plan, an insurance company pays claims on behalf of an employer. Both fully insured and ...

Our team looked at over 100 of the top auto insurance providers in the U.S., from national providers like USAA, Travelers, and State Farm to regional providers like Erie Insurance. 8,500 Data Points ...

The benefits of being self-employed can include the flexibility to work when and where you want to generate your own income. On the flipside, perks available to many employees, such as employer ...

If you’re self-employed, being unwell or in pain and waiting for hospital treatment could lead to a loss of earnings for your business if you can’t work – a double whammy. That’s where private medical ...