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South Dakota Medicaid expansion is underway
July 14, 2023 – South Dakota is the 39th state to expand Medicaid eligibility to cover low-income adults, with coverage that can take effect as early as…
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Are you losing Medicaid eligibility? Here’s what to do next.
July 5, 2023 – If you’re among the millions of Americans notified about potentially losing Medicaid eligibility in 2023 and 2024, learn how to avoid…
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ACA marketplace enrollment in 2022 plans surged at higher incomes
February 2, 2023 – The American Rescue Plan removed the income cap on ACA premium subsidies – and other subsidy boosts may pleasantly surprise enrollees,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…