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Saturday, October 31, 2026● Updated 6:00 AM ET
Insurance & ACA

Nearly half of Americans have used AI to help pick a health plan

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In an eHealth survey of more than 1,000 adults, 48% said they had used an AI tool to review insurance options, and most of them said it shaped their choice. But 84% think the insurance system is deliberately confusing. Double-check any AI advice against the plan's own documents, or ask a free Navigator or SHIP counselor.

Source: Becker's Payer Issues

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