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How to Get Very Cheap Car Insurance with No Deposit

Budget-conscious drivers are always searching for the cheapest possible car insurance—ideally with nothing due upfront. While many insurers now advertise “$0 down” or “low down payment” options, the truth is that real no-deposit car insurance still doesn’t exist. To legally begin an insurance policy, you Read More… The post How to Get Very Cheap Car […]

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Will Insurance Pay for Medical Bills After an Accident?

If you are injured in a car accident that is not your fault, the at-fault driver (through their insurance company) is ultimately responsible for your medical bills. However, the at-fault driver’s insurer does not pay your medical bills as they occur. They will not reimburse Read More… The post Will Insurance Pay for Medical Bills

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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 percentage of the federal poverty level Understand how HSA contributions can affect your MAGI Update your Marketplace account Remember the Dec. 15 deadline (in most states) and stay tuned for updates If you’ve looked at

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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 limit for maximum out-of-pocket costs No cap on excess APTC (subsidy) repayment No Marketplace subsidies for low-income recent immigrants Bronze and Catastrophic plans: HSA eligibility and increased access Marketplace insurer entries and exits Illinois residents

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‘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 federal poverty level American Rescue Plan and Inflation Reduction Act temporarily eliminate ‘subsidy cliff’ Why it’s called a ‘cliff’ Areas with higher average premiums will be hit hardest by the ‘cliff’ If Congress doesn’t extend

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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 for Medicaid reimbursements Low-income immigrants will lose subsidy eligibility Subsidy recipients face full repayment of excess APTC More Marketplace plans can be used with health savings accounts (HSAs) Why does HSA access matter? The One

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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 – effective August 25, 2025 4 changes effective for enrollment in 2026 health plans Changes effective for enrollment in 2027 health plans Why are some of the rule’s changes temporary? A federal rule published in June

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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 premium contributions for employees Employers would be able to offer a choice between CHOICE or a traditional small-group plan The future of CHOICE Arrangements The budget reconciliation bill that passed in the U.S. House of

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