Expert analysis of health reform issues
Enrollment in 2024 Marketplace health plans during open enrollment reaches record high
April 30, 2024 – During the open enrollment period for 2024 health coverage, more than 21.4 million people enrolled in private qualified health plans (QHPs)…
Six ways federal rule changes might affect Marketplace enrollees
April 23, 2024 – Federal health insurance rule changes that take effect for coverage in 2025 (and beyond) could affect Marketplace enrollment, essential…
Where Medicaid unwinding and disenrollments stand at the one-year mark
April 22, 2024 – Here’s a look at what’s been happening with disenrollments that resulted from Medicaid unwinding – and also a look at the…
6 lessons Mary Lou Retton’s health scare can teach us about coverage
January 23, 2024 – Mary Lou Retton’s health scare story included some important lessons for consumers, many of whom may assume that the celebrity’s health…
Over 9 million Medicaid beneficiaries disenrolled as redeterminations continue
October 25, 2023 – Seven months after states received authorization to start Medicaid redeterminations, the process is proceeding mostly as expected, with…
How Friday Health Plans insolvency will affect policyholders in five states
July 18, 2023 – Friday Health Plans, which offers coverage in five states, is winding down its business operations. And in at least four of those states,…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…