Talking the Talk: Decoding Political Jargon in an Election Year
Our updated glossary helps you cut through the health insurance jargon used by politicians
 During debates and stump speeches, candidates often use buzz words to describe their position on healthcare. We explain 29 of the most commonly used terms involving types of health insurance now being debated nationally, such as the difference between a market-based, pay-or-play, Medicare-for-all and single payer systems.
READ more about terms A - H
READ more about terms I - Z
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