Health insurance: what you need to know.

Health insurance is a type of insurance that covers your medical expenses. It can help pay for doctor visits, prescriptions, hospital stays, and other medical care.

Most people get health insurance through their job or from a family member's job. When you have health insurance, your insurer (the company that provides your insurance) agrees to pay for some or all of your medical expenses. In exchange, you agree to pay them a monthly premium (a set amount of money).

There are two main types of health insurance: private and public. Private health insurance is provided by companies like Blue Cross Blue Shield or Aetna. Public health insurance is provided by the government, and includes programs like Medicaid and Medicare.

Having health insurance can save you money on medical care. It can also give you peace of mind, knowing that you're covered in case of an emergency.

Health insurance can be expensive, and you may have to pay a deductible (a set amount of money that you have to pay before your insurance kicks in) or copayments (a set amount that you have to pay for each doctor visit or prescription). Additionally, your insurer may not cover certain types of care, like cosmetic surgery.

The answer to this question depends on a few factors, like your age, income, and whether you have any pre-existing medical conditions. In general, though, most people should have some form of health insurance.

If you don't have health insurance through your job or a family member's job, you can buy it yourself through the Health Insurance Marketplace at healthcare.gov. You can also get Medicaid or Medicare if you qualify.