Health Insurance

Top 10 reasons to use health savings accounts

Key takeaways To contribute to an HSA, you need to be covered under an HSA-eligible health plan. HSA contributions are…

Are you losing Medicaid eligibility? Here’s what to do next.

In this article Can I reapply for Medicaid after my coverage is terminated? What are my coverage options if I’m…

2027 ACA open enrollment: What’s changing

In this article Insurers are entering and exiting the Marketplace in many states Premiums will be higher on average Out-of-pocket…

Health insurance premium increases for 2027: Proposed rates by state and what consumers should know

Proposed individual market premium increases for 2027 have been published in about a third of the states as of mid-July,…

Can AI help you shop for health insurance?

In this article How can AI help if you’re curious about health insurance? Challenges AI faces when answering your questions…

Health insurers are exiting the Marketplace again. Should consumers be worried?

In this article Which carriers have announced they’re leaving the Marketplace? Will any carriers exit the market before the end…

Consumer search trends signal growing cost pressure in health insurance

In this article Key findings at a glance Marketplace coverage ‘downgrades’ were widespread as consumers searched for ‘cheap 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…