Expert analysis of health reform issues
Applying for ACA coverage? Know the ropes (between income levels).
November 28, 2022 – Understanding how small differences in projected income can have a large impact on your health plan costs can be key to obtaining…
Four reasons to not wait until January to enroll in an ACA health plan
November 1, 2022 – Obamacare's 2023 open enrollment runs until January 15 in most states. Here's why you might want to enroll by December 15…
Open enrollment for 2023 ACA coverage: what to expect
November 1, 2022 – Record-high enrollment in ACA-compliant plans is likely to continue this year. Here's…
How will the Inflation Reduction Act help marketplace enrollees?
August 5, 2022 – The Inflation Reduction Act would extend ARP's health insurance subsidy enhancements – helping millions eligible for ACA marketplace…
How I sought to stop worrying and love a Bronze plan
May 16, 2022 – For older enrollees with average-to-high income and some savings, low premium plans with high deductibles usually make…
Medicaid eligibility redeterminations will resume in 2023. Here’s what enrollees need to know.
April 26, 2022 – When the public health emergency ends, states will begin disenrolling millions from their Medicaid rolls. If you have Medicaid, here's why…
Silver, Bronze, or Gold? Choosing a metal level in the marketplace
April 25, 2022 – In the ACA marketplace, it’s important to recognize that while Bronze, Gold and Platinum health plans have the same value no matter who…
The case for switching from Bronze to Silver
March 31, 2022 – The American Rescue Plan's subsidies made about 4.6 million Americans eligible for a free benchmark Silver health plan. Here's why it would…
What will happen if ARP’s insurance subsidies expire?
March 29, 2022 – The American Rescue Plan made ACA health plans more affordable through enhanced subsidies. Here's what happens if that subsidy structure…
ACA sign-ups hit all-time high – with a month of open enrollment remaining
December 28, 2021 – Americans in need of health insurance have responded to a major increase in marketplace subsidies created by the American Rescue…
How the Build Back Better legislation might affect your coverage
December 22, 2021 – The Build Back Better Act is loaded with long-needed fixes to the Affordable Care Act that would continue to boost affordability of…
Why your ACA premium might be going up for 2022
December 15, 2021 – Health insurance rate increases nationally are mostly modest. Here’s why you might expect a steep increase anyway – and how you might…