Expert analysis of health reform issues
The COVID SEP ended in most states. The ARP is still making premiums more affordable.
August 20, 2021 – The American Rescue Plan's enhancements to the Affordable Care Act's health insurance subsidies will continue long after the end of the…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…