Expert analysis of health reform issues
Six strategies for avoiding the Affordable Care Act’s coverage gap
August 13, 2021 – For low-income Americans seeking health coverage in states refusing to expand Medicaid, awareness of a minimum income requirement can make… Read more
Longer enrollment tops list of proposed marketplace improvements
August 6, 2021 – The Biden administration's proposed rules aimed at ACA's health insurance exchanges would provide for 30 extra days of open enrollment,… Read more
Why you should care about the August 15 special enrollment deadline
August 1, 2021 – Individual-market consumers hoping to take advantage of the ARP's enhanced health insurance subsidies need act before August 15 to lock in… Read more
How the ARP makes marketplace health plans more affordable for older buyers
July 8, 2021 – If you're older, but not yet eligible for Medicare, the American Rescue Plan's subsidies could provide significant savings on individual… Read more
What the Supreme Court ruling on ACA means for consumers, insurers and states
June 17, 2021 – In June 2021, the Supreme Court dismissed a legal challenge to the Affordable Care Act today. Here's how the decision will affect… Read more
ARP puts more ‘affordable’ in the Affordable Care Act
June 9, 2021 – Two-thirds of uninsured Americans are eligible for subsidized health insurance – now more generously subsidized thanks to… Read more
Are accumulators making you think twice about switching health plans?
May 14, 2021 – Some states are helping consumers take advantage of higher premium subsidies under the American Rescue Plan by not making them hit 'reset'… Read more
Twenty-something, out of work, and losing sleep worrying about health insurance
April 27, 2021 – Out of work and about to age off of her mom's health insurance, Carolyn Kettig says she's been losing sleep over her prospects of finding… Read more
What to expect when you’re expecting health insurance premium subsidies
April 26, 2021 – When and how you receive the premium subsidies made possible by the American Rescue Plan depends on where you live and other factors,… Read more
American Rescue Plan drives health insurance costs down for ‘young invincibles’
March 25, 2021 – 'Young invincibles' are among the millions of Americans who will be able to find lower individual-market health insurance premiums and more… Read more
Five ways the American Rescue Plan might slash your health insurance costs
March 18, 2021 – Thanks to the American Rescue Plan – signed last week by President Biden – premium subsidies are larger and available to more people in… Read more
American Rescue Plan delivers $0 Silver premiums to unemployed
March 11, 2021 – EDIT, November 22, 2021: The Build Back Better Act would temporarily extend the extra financial assistance for people receiving… Read more