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This open enrollment, choose coverage that fits the care your household expects to use, helps you prepare for the unexpected, and is easier to understand and use when you need it most.

Virtual care can help when you need access to a provider between visits with your regular doctor.

Discover Oscar’s 2027 health plans tailored for changing life stages, chronic conditions, and personalized care.

Oscar unveils its 2027 health insurance lineup, with new plans for early retirees, expanded benefits, and coverage across 21 states.

Learn how HSAs help save for healthcare. Eligible Oscar members can open and manage an HSA through HealthEquity.

Considering a CHOICE Arrangement (formerly ICHRA) for your business? We debunk 6 common myths to help you manage health costs and improve employee benefits.

A simple health insurance glossary to help you understand common terms when shopping for a health plan.

Discover 15 compelling statistics showing why CHOICE Arrangements (formerly ICHRA) are transforming employer-sponsored healthcare.

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

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

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 CHOICE (formerly 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A candid discussion on why the U.S. healthcare model is outdated, the promise of ICHRA, and the shift to consumer choice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 CHOICE is transforming employee benefits by offering employers budget predictability and employees personalized healthcare choice.

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.

Explore Oscar Unlocks for 2027: earn rewards points for healthy actions, put points toward premiums or a pre-paid debit card, and access everyday discounts.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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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…

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.

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

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.

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

It’s easy to know when you need a doctor. Where to go for care... not so much.

We’ve taken a closer look at our efforts to put culturally competent care at the heart of everything we do.

It’s easy to know when you need a doctor. Where to go for care... not so much.

Oscar Medical Group’s Dr. Stephanie Reznick answers your questions on long COVID-19.

Oscar recently discovered an incident involving the personal information of a limited number of our Members.

Oscar’s Dr. Stephanie Reznick* describes staying safe during the COVID-19 pandemic for those who are pregnant.

If you have both full-time and part-time employees, learn how to compare benefits options for them.

What should you consider when picking a plan during Open Enrollment? Dr. Stephanie Reznick offers advice and more.

Some states have enacted their own COVID-19 emergency paid leave requirements. Get all the details in this article.

We’ve created this guide to help you understand the basics of diabetes.

Oscar’s Dr. Stephanie Reznick describes some potential complications of diabetes and what you can do to avoid them.

Oscar’s Dr. Stephanie Reznick explains non-modifiable and modifiable risk factors for diabetes.

Oscar’s Dr. Stephanie Reznick explains the differences between type 1 and type 2 diabetes.

Oscar’s Dr. Stephanie Reznick explains how to get the medications you need, including when to ask for a renewal.

Here’s how to pick the best healthcare benefits bundle for your company.

If you’re an employer who’s new to open enrollment, here’s a primer for you.

Oscar’s Dr. Stephanie Reznick walks us through the process of developing a COVID-19 vaccine.

The second in a series of posts based on an analysis of the feedback we are getting from our members.

As you look forward to the new year and think about your health coverage, we want to make sure you feel informed.

Can pets catch COVID-19? Dr. Stephanie Reznick addresses this question and more in this “From the Frontlines” segment.

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As we honor National Hispanic American Heritage Month, we wanted to take a moment to honor our Spanish-speaking members.

We’ve got some tips on navigating this time as a family, keeping your children healthy and safe, at school and at home.

We’re launching Virtual Primary Care in 2021, pending regulatory approval. Learn more in our “From the Frontlines” clip.

We want to support our members at every age so you can achieve your full potential with good mental and physical health.

Create a long-term relationship with your telehealth provider.

Oscar, the first direct-to-consumer health insurance company, announces that it has closed a $225 million funding round.

Our Starter Guide to Small Business Health Benefits offers a crash course on everything you need to know.

HealthSherpa CEO George Kalogeropoulos joins Oscar CEO Mario Schlosser for The Conversation.

Oscar is reducing prices of popular medications to just $3 to help members get the meds they need.

We take a closer look at how one Oscar member leaned on her care team for support when she needed it most.

We take a closer look at the personal care and compassion our Case Managers and Care Guides provide for our members.

If you play your cards right (your insurance card, that is), you could save some serious $ on care.

Our new location at One Hudson Square will support our rapid growth, collaborative culture, and ambitious mission

Our job is to make health insurance easy. Here’s how we do it.

Learn the differences between health insurance plan types and find out how to pick the one that’s right for you.

The best doctors in Columbus are available through Oscar.

Here’s an easy, step-by-step guide to switching your health insurance carrier this Open Enrollment period.

Oscar is here to answer your top health insurance questions.

If you’re shopping for an individual health plan, ask these questions before buying.

Much of the money you put into health insurance benefits can come right back to you as tax incentives.

Simply providing benefits isn’t enough. Here’s advice on choosing health insurance options your employees will love.

Here are the key elements that impact the value and cost of your small business’s health insurance plan.

Health care is expensive, but there’s good news: Most insurance plans come with free preventive care and benefits.

From deductibles to exchanges, this detailed primer covers everything you need to find the right health plan.

Work for yourself? Have no employees? Here’s what you need to know about getting health insurance.

It’s easy to know when you need a doctor. Where to go for care... not so much.

Signing up for a new individual or family health insurance plan for 2025? Here’s what to do this Open Enrollment.

A behind-the-scenes look at Oscar’s latest mobile app revamp, from concept to code.

So you want to buy a health insurance plan from Oscar? Awesome! Compare your options for 2020.

Building a modern insurance operations tech stack and process is a huge undertaking. We’re doing it anyway.

Health insurance costs can be confusing. Here’s what care you can expect to pay for and what your insurer covers.

Explanations of benefits (EOBs) are confusing. Oscar’s on a mission to simplify them.

Your health care’s only covered if you see doctors who take Oscar. Save money by avoiding out-of-network bills.

Finding a new doctor and booking an appointment is easy with your Oscar account.

Managing a chronic disease like diabetes can be overwhelming. But Oscar is here to help.

Finding a great primary care doctor is worth the effort. Here’s what to look for when scoping out options.

Helping members find great doctors who take Oscar is a core part of our member experience. Here’s how the team approached our revamped provider search feature on mobile.

Small business health insurance is a big investment. Learn how to save money for everyone with these tips.

6 New York-based small businesses share their tips for keeping employees healthy and happy at work.

The small business guide to choosing and providing health insurance benefits.