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Lisa Zamosky

New Health Law’s Protections For Adult Children Begins

By Lisa Zamosky September 23, 2010 KFF Health News Original

The new federal health law requires that insurers, when they renew their plans, give parents the option of keeping adult children who are under 26 years old on their plans.

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Doctor Discounts For The Asking

By Lisa Zamosky August 2, 2010 KFF Health News Original

It takes some work, but patients can help control health care costs by avoiding unneeded care and negotiating prices, among other things.

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