Health Insurance

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 losing Medicaid? What if I can’t afford health insurance and don’t qualify for Medicaid? If I’m losing Medicaid eligibility, what happens to my child’s coverage? If you’ve received notification that you’re losing Medicaid eligibility, you’re

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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 limits are increasing Fewer immigrants will qualify for Marketplace subsidies Oregon will utilize a state-run Marketplace platform Virginia and Rhode Island introduce state-funded subsidies HSA contributions limits will increase Catastrophic plan eligibility will be further

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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, with a median proposed increase of about 14%.1 Basic details of initial 2027 rate filings will be available for every state on ratereview.healthcare.gov starting on July 31, 2026.2 After last year’s increases, another round of

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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 about health insurance Back up any AI research by checking reliable sources Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the way that people look for information – offering the promise of speedy searches and increasingly personalized answers.

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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 of 2026? Why are carriers pulling out of the Marketplace? Declining Marketplace enrollment drives carrier decisions Marketplace participation is ultimately a business decision Current withdrawals reflect a familiar cycle What should consumers expect next? At

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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’ How much will Marketplace enrollment drop in 2026? A spike in searches about going without coverage As net health insurance premiums in the Marketplace have jumped by an average of nearly 60% nationally1 due to

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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 subsidy Scenario 2: You qualify for subsidies, but coverage still seems unaffordable Scenario 3: You’re in the coverage gap Scenario 4: You cannot afford ACA-compliant health insurance How to get help finding coverage For people

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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 Marketplaces have reported an increase in Bronze plan selections? Which state-run Marketplaces reported a reduction in Bronze plan selections? What does a shift to Bronze plans mean for consumers? Options for Bronze plan buyers facing

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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 they’re eligible for Marketplace subsidies? Can early retirees get Medicaid if they’re in an expansion state? Is COBRA or state continuation a good option for early retirees? Early retirement health insurance through a spouse’s coverage

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