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Focus on an Issue: Health Insurance

The candidates have plans to improve health insurance in the future, but what about now? Your health won't wait. WebMD answers your pressing insurance questions.

Find the group(s) that best suits you below.

  1. 1.
    Basic Insurance Information for All

    A basic primer of insurance know-how.

  2. 2.
    Have Insurance, But Still Have Questions?

    Even if you have insurance, do you have enough, and are there better choices? Options differ depending on your circumstances.

  3. 3.
    Uninsured, and Unsure About What to Do?

    If you don't have insurance, there may be some options for you, based on your situation.

  4. 4.
    Job Loss, Transitions

    If you've lost your job, had your hours cut, or are in between jobs, get some answers here.

  5. 5.
    Retirement Planning, Retirees

    How to get, and keep, coverage in your later years.

  6. 6.
    Domestic Partners

    Does your insurance also cover your domestic partner?


The content contained in WebMD's "Health Matters in the 2008 Election" section is for informational purposes only. WebMD does not endorse any specific political party, candidate, committee, idea or belief.

The Candidates

Read the candidates' health platforms plus find out how health affects them personally.

Clinton (D) Platform | Personal
Gravel (L) Platform | Personal
McCain (R) Platform | Personal
Nader (I) Platform | Personal
Obama (D) Platform | Personal

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