Study finds that more than three-quarters of respondents couldn't identify the word coinsurance, and nearly half incorrectly defined copayment and deductible – and that's just the beginning of their confusion about the U.S. health insurance system.

"Like the landmark law passed in Virginia, the NCOIL proposal will enable employers to offer paid family leave solutions that protect their workers from economic loss," says Susan Neely, president and CEO of the association.

The acquisition of One Medical is the latest development in Amazon's health care strategy.

Large employers and health plans offering HSA-eligible plans have expanded pre-deductible coverage for medications and services that prevent the exacerbation of chronic conditions, which has minimal impact on premiums.

"These trends further reinforce stark differences in community wellbeing across the nation, including high variability across key individual wellbeing factors and social determinants that define the overall circumstance of where individuals live, work and play," the Sharecare Community Wellbeing Index says.

"There has been a meaningful reduction in state pension funded status. The number of states that were above 90% as of the end of 2021 was 17. We are projecting for 2022 that it's going to be down to just seven," says Anthony Randazzo, executive director of the Equable Institute.

As the tight job market continues, innovative job re-entry programs are trying to lure retirees back to the workplace.

Despite spending more than $1 trillion on health insurance each year, many U.S. consumers are making poorly informed decisions – and paying for their lack of understanding.