Webinar to cover health insurance basics

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — An upcoming Penn State Extension webinar, "Smart Use Health Insurance: Basics," is aimed at helping participants gain insight into health insurance and select a plan that aligns with their health care needs and budget through effective strategies and informed decision-making. This webinar will take place from 1:30 to 3 p.m. March 6.

The program is designed for anyone interested in learning more about health insurance and strategies for selecting a health care plan.

Becoming a smart consumer means making well-informed decisions about health insurance, organizers noted.

By expanding knowledge about health insurance and learning effective selection strategies, participants can confidently choose a plan that aligns with their health care needs and financial circumstances, according to a news release from Extension.

Attendees will learn:

— Why health insurance helps prevent significant unexpected health care expenses.

— How to compare health care plans and costs.

— How to identify information needed to make a smart health insurance decision.

This webinar is free, but attendees must register by 11:59 p.m. March 5 to get the access link.

Those who register also will receive a link to watch the recording of the program.

For more details about the webinar and to sign up, visit the Penn State Extension website at https://extension.psu.edu/smart-use-health-insurance-basics or call 1-877-345-0691.