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Ask Christina: Medical Bill Suddenly Appears in Collections

By NerdWallet Health health finance expert Christina LaMontagne Question: I recently got a phone call about a medical bill I had not previously received. It seems the hospital had an incorrect address...

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Ask Christina: I’m Behind on My Health Insurance Premiums. How Long Will They...

By NerdWallet Health health finance expert Christina LaMontagne Question: I purchased my health insurance through Healthcare.gov last year. I’ve made all of my payments on time, until now. My income...

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Ask Christina: My Employer Offers Both HSA and FSA. What’s the Difference,...

By NerdWallet Health health finance expert Christina LaMontagne Question: I recently started a new job and am choosing my health insurance benefits. It looks like I have the option of using a health...

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Ask Christina: Can I Change My Health Insurance Plan Outside of Open Enrollment?

This weekly Q&A addresses questions from real patients about healthcare costs. Have your own question? Get expert answers here. Question: When my employer offered open enrollment last year, I...

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Ask Christina: I’m Young and Healthy — Is an HDHP Right for Me?

This weekly Q&A addresses questions from real patients about health care costs. Have your own question? Get expert answers here.     Question: I’m young and luckily relatively healthy. I use the...

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Ask Christina: An HDHP Is My Only Option Next Year — How Should I Prepare?

By NerdWallet Health health finance expert Christina LaMontagne Question: My employer is only offering a high deductible health plan next year. In the past, I’ve always had a standard PPO plan, with a...

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NerdWallet Partners With Employers to Reduce Confusion on Health Benefits

The cost of health care is one of the most pressing financial concerns of our time, but it’s easy to frequently overlook these costs until the last minute — at open enrollment or when a high medical...

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Ask Christina: I Need Surgery But Can’t Afford My Deductible — What Can I Do?

By NerdWallet health finance expert Christina LaMontagne Question: I have a high deductible health plan and I’m struggling to get the medical care I need. I’m supposed to have knee replacement surgery,...

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Ask Christina: How Much Should I Put in My FSA This Year?

By NerdWallet health finance expert Christina LaMontagne Question: I understand the importance of setting aside money for health care expenses, so I’m planning to use a flexible spending account this...

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Ask Christina: Which Health Plan Should I Get?

By NerdWallet health finance expert Christina LaMontagne Question: My company’s open enrollment period just started, and I have to choose a health insurance plan. Since I’m single and haven’t been to...

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