The Stories · Issue 08
The Stories
Field reporting on the work of being covered.
Lead Feature · ACA Protections
The ACA's Pre-Existing Condition Protections, In Plain English
Before 2014, insurers could deny you, exclude treatment for the condition you already had, or charge you triple. Here's what changed — and what didn't.
Plate. — Cover illustration for the lead feature.
Open Enrollment
Open Enrollment 2026: A Condition-Aware Checklist
Networks shift. Formularies change. The Silver plan you loved last year may not cover your specialist this year. Here's the prep that matters.
Living With a Condition
Diabetes, Dental, and the Two-Way Door
Periodontal disease and diabetes feed each other. Treating one quietly helps the other. Here's why dental coverage is part of your diabetes plan.
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