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A TRUSTED INDEPENDENT HEALTH INSURANCE GUIDE SINCE 1999.
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Will you receive an ACA premium subsidy?
Learn how to determine if you qualify for ACA premium subsides, how subsidies are calculated, and why subsidy amounts in 2026 may be lower than recent years.
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Qualifying life events that trigger an ACA special enrollment period
Learn what a qualifying life event is and which life changes (like marriage, job loss, birth, or moving) trigger a special enrollment period to get an ACA-qualified plan outside open enrollment.

Expert analysis of health reform issues

ICHRA vs QSEHRA: Which is right for your small business? photo

ICHRA vs QSEHRA: Which is right for your small business?

April 15, 2026 – Compare ICHRA and QSEHRA to find out which health reimbursement arrangement best fits your business. Learn about eligibility, contribution…

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Bronze health plan popularity surges in Marketplaces

April 1, 2026 – Higher premiums and reduced subsidies are pushing Marketplace shoppers toward Bronze plans in 2026. Learn why enrollment is shifting and…

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Medicaid for children: 6 facts every parent should know

March 25, 2026 – 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…

I can’t afford health insurance and don’t qualify for Medicaid. What can I do? photo

I can’t afford health insurance and don’t qualify for Medicaid. What can I do?

March 16, 2026 – What can you do if health insurance feels unaffordable and you don’t qualify for Medicaid? Explore coverage options, subsidies, and…

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Marketplace enrollees face return of the ‘subsidy cliff’ in 2026

February 11, 2026 – Congress did not extend enhanced Marketplace subsidies at the end of 2025. Now, hundreds of thousands of Marketplace enrollees are…

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How sunsetting ARP’s subsidy enhancements is affecting ACA subsidy amounts

January 30, 2026 – We look what's happening to Marketplace health insurance subsidy availability and size now that the subsidy enhancements instituted under…

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8 big changes reshaping Marketplace health coverage in 2026

January 28, 2026 – On January 1, eight major changes took effect that are impacting ACA Marketplace coverage in 2026, affecting subsidies, premiums, HSAs,…

What can you do if you’re feeling Marketplace sticker shock? photo

What can you do if you’re feeling Marketplace sticker shock?

January 9, 2026 – The expiration of ACA subsidy enhancements is driving higher 2026 Marketplace premiums. See who’s affected and what consumers can still…

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50 populations whose lives are better thanks to the ACA

January 8, 2026 – Millions of Americans would have worse health insurance – or none at all – without Obamacare's provisions. But the law's protections…

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How much do dental cleanings cost without insurance?

October 30, 2025 – Learn how much a dental cleaning costs without insurance, the factors that can impact the cost of dental cleaning, and whether you need…

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2026 ACA open enrollment period preview

October 28, 2025 – Higher premiums and the expiration of enhanced premium subsidies top the list of 10 major changes that will affect Marketplace open…

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Health insurance for the unemployed

September 29, 2025 – When it comes to obtaining health insurance for the self employed, consumers have several coverage options to consider, including ACA…