Health Insurance

I can’t afford health insurance and don’t qualify for Medicaid. What can I do?

In this article Why you might not qualify for Medicaid Scenario 1: You earn too much to qualify for a…

Bronze health plan popularity surges in Marketplaces

In this article What’s happening with Marketplace health plan enrollments? Why might consumers be downgrading to Bronze plans? Which state-run…

Your guide to early retirement health insurance options

In this article Can early retirees get health insurance through the ACA Marketplace? How can early retirees find out if…

8 big changes reshaping Marketplace health coverage in 2026

In this article Marketplace subsidy enhancements have expired Some states have made Marketplace coverage more affordable Low-income recent immigrants lost…

50 populations whose lives are better thanks to the ACA

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) has faced numerous legal challenges, but has been upheld three times by the Supreme Court1…

What can you do if you’re feeling Marketplace sticker shock?

In this article Who’s experiencing Marketplace sticker shock? Review the available plans. (Those won’t change.) Understand your income as a…

How much do dental cleanings cost without insurance?

In this article How much is a dental cleaning cost without insurance? Do I need insurance to get my teeth…

2026 ACA open enrollment period preview

In this article Higher premiums coupled with expiration of subsidy enhancements Changes to state-funded subsidy programs in some states Higher…

‘Subsidy cliff’ will return in 2026 if Congress doesn’t act

In this article Many older Marketplace buyers face drastic premium hikes ‘Subsidy cliff’ affects households with incomes above 400% of…

Health insurance for the unemployed

In this article ACA Marketplace individual and family health insurance COBRA continuation of group coverage Medicaid Insurance through a spouse’s…

One Big Beautiful Bill Act brings sweeping changes to health coverage

In this article What is the OBBBA? Medicaid applications and renewal will get more complex Planned Parenthood no longer eligible…

New federal rule brings immediate changes to Marketplace enrollment

In this article What is the federal rule and when does it take effect? The first wave of changes –…

Budget bill provisions could make ICHRAs more appealing to businesses

In this article What are ICHRAs? New tax credit for small businesses that offer CHOICE Arrangement More widely available pre-tax…

ICHRA vs QSEHRA: Which is right for your small business?

If you’re a small-business owner and you’d like to reimburse your employees, pre-tax, for the cost of health insurance that…

9 mental health insurance questions consumers should ask

In this article How is mental health treatment covered by health insurance? How did the Affordable Care Act expand coverage…

The most likely targets for Medicaid cuts

In this article Why we think Medicaid cuts are likely What Medicaid cuts are being considered? Medicaid work requirements Remove…

Medicaid for children: 6 facts every parent should know

In this article Your kids might be eligible for Medicaid even if you’re not. Your children can enroll in Medicaid…

DACA news: 100,000 Dreamers become eligible for Marketplace health insurance

UPDATE, Dec. 28, 2024: The stay has been vacated. As a result, DACA recipients in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Idaho, Indiana,…

Domestic partner health insurance: a coverage option for unmarried couples

In this article What is a domestic partnership? Which states recognize domestic partnerships? Are domestic partner health benefits the same…

What consumers need to know about unauthorized Marketplace plan changes

In this article HealthCare.gov policyholders at risk Scammers circumvent consumers protections The damage to affected Marketplace buyers Factors that led…