Expert analysis of health reform issues
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…
DACA recipients no longer eligible for Marketplace health insurance and subsidies
September 12, 2025 – Under a new federal rule, DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) recipients became ineligible to enroll in Affordable Care Act…
One Big Beautiful Bill Act brings sweeping changes to health coverage
August 8, 2025 – Five provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBBA) Act take effect in 2025 and early 2026 and will significantly impact Medicaid…
New federal rule brings immediate changes to Marketplace enrollment
July 10, 2025 – A new federal rule will bring significant changes to Marketplace enrollment, with some of regulations becoming effective in August 2025.…
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…
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…
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…
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…