Health-related decisions can have a major impact on personal happiness and financial success. Acquire a better understanding of medical insurance options, including government exchanges, workplace plans and health savings accounts. Many don't realize it, but one's health is one's greatest wealth. Managing the risk of a financially catastrophic illness requires thoughtful analysis of personal, tax and financial factors.
            
                            
                    
                        
                        
Learning Objectives
                    
                    
                        •  Determine medical insurance terminology and options 
•  Recognize the tax benefits of and differences between plans 
•  Identify the correct path through the myriad choices when exploring health insurance options
                    
                 
            
                            
                    
                        
                        
Major Topics
                    
                    
                        •  The interrelationship of health, happiness and financial well-being 
•  Tax planning for health care costs 
•  The failures and successes of the Affordable Care Act 
•  Medical insurance terminology, alternatives and strategies for selecting the best option 
•  The pros and cons of health savings accounts