Archive - First Aid Kit

More things states did to make things suck less

A look at new laws from Maine and Oregon

Dec 11 • Dan Weissmann

I’m getting (cautiously) AI-curious

It keeps coming up. Here's what we're seeing.

Dec 5 • Claire Davenport

November 2025

We love the notes you send us

This year, we’re thankful for you.

Nov 26 • Claire Davenport

Choosing insurance in the worst year ever

New ep, and our guides.

Nov 20 • Dan Weissmann

Review your drug plan now, and potentially save thousands

And pro tip: loop in your provider

Nov 13 • Claire Davenport

We moved First Aid Kit off Substack

Here's how to subscribe now

Nov 12 • Dan Weissmann

New episode: What DIDN’T suck in 2025

Plus, another pharmacy-counter fix.

Nov 6 • Dan Weissmann

Medicare: Big pitfalls to avoid, part deux

Our biggest takeaway: Don't go at this solo.

Nov 2 • Claire Davenport

October 2025

New episode: Why this economist wants your medical bills

And why we shared ours.

Oct 23 • Dan Weissmann

Medicare: Big pitfalls to avoid, part 1

Turning 65 in the next few years? Read this.

Oct 16 • Dan Weissmann

It's official: This is our favorite project of the year

It's ready for you to use and to improve.

Oct 9 • Claire Davenport

Introducing: An Arm and a Leg “Starter Packs”

Mini-compilations of our most frequent topics

Oct 2 • Claire Davenport

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