Expert analysis of health reform issues
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'…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
How the COVID relief law will rescue marketplace plan buyers
March 10, 2021 – The American Rescue Plan Act includes a one-time provision that will rescue marketplace plan buyers from repayment of thousands of dollars…
How the American Rescue Plan Act will boost marketplace premium subsidies
March 5, 2021 – There are several provisions in H.R. 1319 that are designed to make health coverage more accessible and affordable. Today we’re taking…
The Scoop: health insurance news – February 24, 2021
February 24, 2021 – In this edition Idaho is final state to open COVID-related enrollment window Bills under consideration in California, Maryland would…
The Scoop: health insurance news – February 17, 2021
February 17, 2021 – Headlines in this edition: COVID-related enrollment window starts in most states; CMS notifies states that Medicaid work requirements are…
The Scoop: health insurance news – February 10, 2021
February 10, 2021 – In every state except Idaho, a COVID-related special enrollment period will start on February 15. (In a few states, they're already…
The Scoop: health insurance news – February 3, 2021
February 3, 2021 – In this edition: A three-month special enrollment period from February 15 to May 15 will allow anyone eligible to use the marketplace to…