Expert analysis of health reform issues
Budget bill provisions could make ICHRAs more appealing to businesses
May 30, 2025 – The budget reconciliation bill that passed in the House of Representatives includes provisions intended to make ICHRAs – or CHOICE…
ICHRA vs QSEHRA: Which is right for your small business?
May 28, 2025 – Compare ICHRA and QSEHRA to find out which health reimbursement arrangement best fits your business. Learn about eligibility, contribution…
9 mental health insurance questions consumers should ask
May 16, 2025 – The answers to nine mental health insurance questions consumers ask about coverage of mental health treatment, substance abuse disorder…
The most likely targets for Medicaid cuts
May 6, 2025 – We look at likely ways the government might make cuts to federal Medicaid spending – and look at the populations that the cuts would…
Medicaid for children: 6 facts every parent should know
April 23, 2025 – Medicaid for children plays a vital role in covering kids in the U.S., but many families may not be aware of the state and federal…
Proposed rule would bring sweeping changes to Marketplace enrollment, eligibility
March 13, 2025 – A proposed federal rule issued this week would, if finalized, bring wide-ranging changes for the Affordable Care Act’s health insurance…
HMO vs PPO vs POS vs EPO: What’s the difference?
February 17, 2025 – The type of managed care your health plan falls under affects your healthcare costs and plan benefits – including access to medical…
Can a new President make health policy changes on ‘Day One?’
January 17, 2025 – When a new Commander in Chief takes office and their party also controls both chambers of Congress, how quickly can they make changes to…
Four reasons to not wait until January to enroll in an ACA health plan
January 16, 2025 – Obamacare's 2023 open enrollment runs until January 15 in most states. Here's why you might want to enroll by December 15…
How sunsetting ARP’s subsidy enhancements would affect ACA subsidy amounts
January 3, 2025 – What will happen to Marketplace health insurance subsidy availability and size when the subsidy enhancements instituted under the American…
ACA open enrollment: what’s new for 2025
October 16, 2024 – Open enrollment for 2025 ACA (Affordable Care Act)-compliant health insurance is just around the corner. Let’s take a look at the various…
Finalized federal rule reduces total duration of short-term health plans to 4 months
September 20, 2024 – A finalized federal rule will impose new nationwide duration limits on short-term limited duration insurance (STLDI) plans. The rule…