Health Literacy Resources: Health Insurance Literacy

This guide provides links to resources on health literacy in the United States and guides for clear health communication.

Health Insurance Literacy

Developing a Measure of Health Insurance Literacy: Understanding Consumers’ Ability to Choose and Use Insurance
Issue brief from the American Institutes for Research
Health Literacy and Health Insurance Literacy: Do Consumers Know What They Are Buying?
This toolkit addresses the extent and significance of both health literacy and health insurance literacy for Americans buying and using health insurance. Also includes a list of helpful websites.
Smart Choice Health Insurance
This website provides information for making a Smart Choice for Health Insurance. Choosing health insurance is confusing. Consumers want to know how to make a good choice for themselves or their families. Educators want to help consumers learn.