Exploring health, 
coverage, and the stories behind real care

CMS and SBA rebrand ICHRAs as CHOICE Arrangements to improve understanding, build awareness, and support wider adoption.

Considering an ICHRA? Here are 5 key questions employers should ask to balance rising health costs with employee choice.

See how Oscar helps members navigate life’s unexpected health challenges through real stories of support and care.

Oscar President Janet Liang shares how the insurer builds around member needs and makes healthcare more consumer-driven.

New research shows that a flexible health insurance option called ICHRA is becoming a popular choice for all businesses.

Oswell, your 24/7 AI assistant in the Oscar app, provides quick, clear health answers.

Choosing the wrong health plan costs more than money. Learn how to look beyond premiums to find the right coverage.

Unlock nine benefits of your Oscar member account. Manage claims, find doctors, and access virtual care on the go.

Employers are taking a closer look at a different way to help their people pay for healthcare.

A candid discussion on why the U.S. healthcare model is outdated, the promise of ICHRA, and the shift to consumer choice

How Oscar uses continuous listening and data insights to personalize the member journey.

Learn about what’s driving healthcare costs and how Oscar helps you get the most for your money.

Navigate Open Enrollment with confidence. Use our 5-step guide to budget, compare plans, and choose the right coverage.

Retiring early? Discover 7 facts to help you choose the right health coverage and manage costs before Medicare at 65.

See how our longest-tenured members maximize their Oscar plan for a seamless health care experience.

Discover how preventive care such as annual wellness exams and targeted screenings help you stay ahead.

Learn how ICHRA is transforming employee benefits by offering employers budget predictability and employees personalized healthcare choice. There’s a reason why 91% of companies that switch to this…

Does "covered" always mean free? Learn the truth about health insurance coverage, including how deductibles work.

Premium, deductible, and out-of-pocket maximum work together to show a plan's cost in the best, average, and worst-case scenarios. Understanding how these three connect is key. Other details like…

Choose a go-to doctor that fits your life and learn what to do within your first 30 days of Oscar coverage.

Choose a go-to doctor that fits your life and learn what to do within your first 30 days of Oscar coverage.

Learn how staying in-network helps you get the best prices, skip surprise bills, and maximize your Oscar benefits.

Providing a transparent pharmacy experience with personalized, real-time cost information for members.

Discover how your Oscar plan helps you save money with $0 virtual visits, $3 prescriptions, and other rewards.

Learn how staying in-network helps you get the best prices, skip surprise bills, and make the most of your benefits.

Learn how to decode your Explanation of Benefits and track your spending with this simple guide.

With the platform Oscar connects members with the local resources they need to thrive outside of the doctor's office.

Practice became personal when Nicole's own scan led to a diagnosis. With her insurance's help, she focused on healing.

With Oswell, we’re building a personalized AI frontdoor to healthcare.

She didn't just need a doctor, she needed someone to see the whole picture.

With Oscar Unlocks, you unlock exclusive rewards, badges, and VIP access to the best of Oscar as you take actions.

The award proves that Oscar’s virtual care meets the highest standards for clinical quality, security, and safety.

Poet and performer Scott Raven found an unexpected source of inspiration for his art: choosing a new health plan.

A chat between Oscar and Elektra reveals a new way of thinking about menopause: more open, informed, and individual.

New bills would make ICHRA more accessible, giving small businesses and workers greater choice and affordability.

Rethinking health benefits: How Oscar and Thatch help small businesses put people first

Through hands-on mentorship and workshops, four high schoolers got a front-row seat to the future of health tech.

By linking members to local programs, Oscar is working to improve health outcomes and advance health equity.

The winners of our 2025 grant stood out for their deep focus on the critical intersection of our focus areas.

This rule primarily focuses on preventing fraud, waste, and abuse within the individual market

The new partnership delivers no-cost care, local access, and everyday wellness perks.

Superagent can understand member questions, search internal sources, and respond with speed and confidence.

As healthcare costs rise and consumers seek more choice, the individual market offers a path forward to insure America.

Mark Bertolini argues that the individual market—not employer plans—is the key to lowering costs and expanding choice.

Oscar started 2025 strong, driven by top-line growth, bottom-line performance, and improvement across most key metrics.

ICHRA empowers employees to make informed decisions about healthcare while freeing SMBs to focus on what they do best.

Our El Paso event empowered Hispanic members with tools to navigate HMO plans, blending AI and cultural insight.

In a complex benefits landscape, ICHRA is a powerful tool to deliver real value and build lasting client relationships.

Diabetes affects nearly 10% of our members - so we are making it easier for them to manage their condition.

With Live Chat, we’re bridging asynchronous messaging and real-time responsiveness to improve the member experience.

Oscar's recent conversations with a group of big employers prove it: interest in ICHRA is significant -- and growing.

With the emergence and adoption of ICHRA, the health insurance space is on the verge of another big transformation.

If you’re a small business owner, it’s time to consider ICHRA as a way to offer health insurance.

In 2025, Oscar is launching a multi-condition plan for members with diabetes, pulmonary, and cardiovascular disease.

In 2025, Oscar is introducing Buena Salud, a Spanish-first solution for Hispanic and Latino members.

In the fall of 2023, we announced the latest recipients of our Culturally Competent Care (CCC) Grants.

Oscar’s Guided Care HMO plan provides the affordability of a traditional HMO plan, powered by Oscar’s technology.

Back in 2020, the group health insurance market quietly underwent a transformation that, five years later, has everyone asking, “What is ICHRA?” If your clients haven't already asked you, they soon…

Learn about how Oscar leverages AI to improve the healthcare experience for our members and providers.

Alessa Quane spoke about Oscar Insurance’s accomplishments, growth opportunities, and innovative member experience.

CFO Scott Blackley spoke about Oscar's financial performance and outlook.

Alessa Quane, Chief Insurance Officer, shares Oscar Insurance’s strategic pillars.

CEO Mark Bertolini spoke about our strategic priorities, and why he believes Oscar is uniquely positioned to succeed.

CEO Mark Bertolini presented on our long-term strategy, company vision, and trends that are shaping healthcare.

Oscar held its 2024 Investor Day to discuss updates across our business and map out our company strategy.

In recognition of National Nurses Week, we want to highlight Beth Siwicki, RN at Oscar

We define a “Care Journey” as a comprehensive member experience built for condition-specific needs.

Oscar CEO Mark Bertolini reflects on our 2023 Impact Report, and the strategies we’re employing to build a more sustainable and equitable future.

Since 2021, our Product Operations team has quantified their progress to better understand their impact.

Oscar Medical Group’s Virtual Team introduced a new screening mechanism to better identify mental health conditions.

The Methods Map helps guide us to the best method to explore our research questions.

An exploration of how we think about and use experimentation.

In honor of Women’s History Month, Alessa reflects on her career and the mentors that supported her along the way.

Chief Legal Officer Ranmali Bopitiya considers the impact of the generations that came before us.

At Oscar, our mission is to make a healthier life affordable and accessible for all.

Whether you’re a new Oscar member or you’ve renewed your plan, we’re excited to be a partner in your health this year.

Virtual healthcare may provide more equitable healthcare resources for individuals in rural communities.

We’ve decided to partner with Community Health Works and MedHaul through our 2023 CCC grants.

Oscar’s condition-specific plans are designed to make managing chronic illness easier.

Sanford Health Plan will leverage Campaign Builder to engage members, improve outcomes, and grow and retain membership.

We asked two mental health providers at Oscar Medical Group to share some insights on SAD.

Learning about your breast cancer risk levels and making a plan with your provider is important for early detection.

To shed light on our internship experience, we spoke to 6 interns in our engineering, product, and IT departments.

Whether your child is heading off to kindergarten or high school, feeling well will help them learn and succeed.

What are the necessary vaccines for school?

Applets are a new technology that makes it easier for members to navigate their healthcare journeys.

Here are four common myths about SPF and UV protection, debunked.

Learn about what the Air Quality Index is, and how it impacts your health.

What is burnout Burnout is defined by the American Psychological Association as, “physical, emotional or mental exhaustion, accompanied by decreased motivation, lowered performance and negative…

Depression is a common, but serious mood disorder, affecting a person’s thoughts, behavior, and how they feel.

The U.S. Surgeon General recently released their report, ‘Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation”.

Learn about ways to manage anxiety.

It’s important to have a mental health routine in place.

If you’re struggling with infertility, you’re not alone – it’s a common experience in the US and around the world.

Chief Exec

By: Mario Schlosser and Joshua Kushner We founded Oscar with the belief that the healthcare system in America needed to shift towards a more consumerized, digital, and value-driven system to provide…

The foods you choose to eat may be more important to your overall health than you realize.

Chief Medical Officer

Your heart might not be something you think about every day, but it’s a super important part of your body.

As the SVP of Insurance Business Operations at Oscar, Tamara Ward has a lot going on.

As Open Enrollment approached this year, we wanted to learn more about consumers' outlook on their healthcare.

The BEA is on a mission to provide an effective breast cancer early detection solution for underserved women.

For the last year, Jesse has worked as Oscar’s Chief Product Officer, overseeing the entire product organization.

Ranmali Bopitiya, the Chief Legal Officer at Oscar, has always been passionate about improving healthcare access.

The FDA has recently updated its emergency use authorizations of the Moderna and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines.

Once you know which kind of provider you’d like to see, and where to go to see them, the next step is making an appointment.

Learn about monkeypox, its signs and symptoms, how it spreads, and current vaccines and treatments.

Be sure to familiarize yourself with the potential hazards and safety precautions of water activities.

We asked Charlotte Elkin, a mental health provider and Licensed Clinical Social Worker, to speak on what to expect.

Dr. Kiki Louis just celebrated her one-year anniversary as the President of Oscar Medical Group.

There are many ways to stay cool, even in a heat wave.

It’s super important to remember to maintain healthy habits, such as drinking enough water.

Unusually heavy periods are not that unusual but they still need our attention

In the past few years, mental health has moved to the forefront of healthcare conversations.

We’re diving into some of the ways that women can gain more agency over their bodies, healthcare, and experience.

There are countless reasons as to why being active is essential, but we’ve narrowed it down to four.

There are many ways to boost the quality of your sleep.

March is National Nutrition Month! What we decide to eat each day has a significant impact on our health.

Small-business owners, decision-makers, and employees reported low trust in health insurers.

Virtual care and telehealth are becoming more widely adopted because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Even during uncertain times, small businesses should do a "wellness check" at the end of the year.

Small businesses are struggling to remain competitive when it comes to hiring top talent.

Small-business decision-makers and employees are not on the same page about mental health at work.

Learn more about at-home testing reimbursements

Small businesses weighed in on the struggle to hire and stay competitive on healthcare benefits in a recent study.

Primary care providers help you take care of your health and even lower your medical costs.

Oscar Medical Group's Dr. Stephanie Reznick breaks down monoclonal antibody treatment for COVID-19.

We're here to help you make sense of everything going on related to COVID-19 vaccine booster shots and breakthroughs.