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How to Choose a Plan on the Health Insurance Marketplace

Knowing some basic health insurance terms can help you pick a plan that best meets your healthcare needs and budget.

Lauren Smith, MASanjai Sinha, MD
Written by Lauren Smith, MA | Reviewed by Sanjai Sinha, MD
Updated on October 7, 2025
Featuring Cindy George, MPHReviewed by Sanjai Sinha, MD | October 7, 2025

The Affordable Care Act (“Obamacare”) created the Health Insurance Marketplace. This has helped many people access affordable health insurance plans for their family.

In this video, learn how to understand basic health insurance terms and how to choose a plan that best fits your healthcare needs, according to Cindy George, Senior Personal Finance Editor at GoodRx.

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Lauren Smith, MA
Written by:
Lauren Smith, MA
Lauren Smith, MA, has worked in health journalism since 2017. Before joining GoodRx, she was the senior health editor and writer for HealthiNation.
Sanjai Sinha, MD
Reviewed by:
Sanjai Sinha, MD
Sanjai Sinha, MD, is a board-certified physician with over 20 years of experience. He specializes in internal medicine.

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