<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Brickey Health]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brickey Health]]></description><link>https://www.brickey-health.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 18:12:01 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.brickey-health.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[ACA Marketplace vs. Private Health Insurance: What's the Difference?]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you're shopping for health insurance on your own, you may come across two different routes to get insured over and over: public ACA Marketplace plans and private health plans. It can sound like you're choosing between two completely different worlds of insurance, but the distinction isn't quite that simple.]]></description><link>https://www.brickey-health.com/post/aca-marketplace-vs-private-health-insurance</link><guid isPermaLink="false">76308663-68d7-41b8-be2c-c550a280a4aa</guid><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:29:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4157d7_82d34a5423724c9c90dda940088bafec~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Karissa Brickey</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why the Insurance Company's Name Isn't Enough]]></title><description><![CDATA[When people start shopping for health insurance, one of the first things they often look at is the insurance company. They may think, ‘I know that company,’ ‘They have a good reputation,’ or ‘My friend has them.’ Those things may be worth considering, but the insurance company's name doesn't tell you anything about the coverage you're actually buying.]]></description><link>https://www.brickey-health.com/post/why-the-insurance-companys-name-isnt-enough</link><guid isPermaLink="false">f921ec57-ddad-4aaf-a805-93a9278ad259</guid><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 17:10:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4157d7_e83cbb641e4948658b95c7a14b7ea49d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Richard Brickey</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[PPO vs. HMO vs. EPO vs. POS: What's the Difference?]]></title><description><![CDATA[PPO, HMO, EPO or POS? Learn how these health insurance plans differ in provider networks, referrals, out-of-network care and flexibility.]]></description><link>https://www.brickey-health.com/post/ppo-vs-hmo-vs-epo-vs-pos</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5f897615-7958-4448-96a7-ad549af8ab0c</guid><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 17:08:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4157d7_a7548d16e8984f80b907ecc6b9c2f85e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Richard Brickey</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deductible, Copay, Coinsurance &#38; Out-of-Pocket Maximum: What Do They Mean?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Understand the difference between a health insurance deductible, copay, coinsurance and out-of-pocket maximum when comparing health plans.]]></description><link>https://www.brickey-health.com/post/health-insurance-deductible-copay-coinsurance-out-of-pocket-maximum</link><guid isPermaLink="false">7331883e-3a44-4486-a2cc-c92b570e4f27</guid><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:56:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4157d7_09a12470cab9404ab99104c6d54abd3d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Richard Brickey</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Health Insurance Doesn't Have to Be Complicated]]></title><description><![CDATA[Health insurance can feel confusing, but understanding a few key terms can make comparing plans and choosing coverage much easier.]]></description><link>https://www.brickey-health.com/post/health-insurance-doesnt-have-to-be-complicated</link><guid isPermaLink="false">a2e1a906-560c-4a94-9e33-19b4509f9530</guid><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:31:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4157d7_cf3fb2c1a71f4bb5b721dde60d03bf16~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Karissa Brickey</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>