Health Policies and Social Support

Introduction: Beyond the Brand Names – A Choice of Philosophies Choosing a health insurance plan is one of the most...

I remember staring at the letter from Cigna, the words "Not Medically Necessary" burning a hole in the page. It...

Section 1: Corporate DNA and Strategic Imperatives This section establishes the foundational identity of each company, comparing their historical trajectories,...

Executive Summary This report provides a definitive, multi-dimensional analysis of UnitedHealth Group and The Cigna Group, two titans of the...

Part 1: The $400 Sore Throat: My Journey into the Health Insurance Maze It started, as so many of life’s...

Introduction: The Fog of Confusion and the First Unexpected Bill Alex was a planner. Meticulous, even. Spreadsheets were a source...

Introduction: The Blueprint That Broke Me I remember the desk. It was early in my career as a Content Architect...

My name is Alex, and for the last fifteen years, I’ve worked as a benefits navigator. My job is to...

Introduction: The Diagnosis Maria’s world tilted the day a doctor, in the quiet of a small examination room, gave a...

Introduction: The Day a Definition Failed Me Early in my career as a public health researcher, I led a small...