Frequently-asked questions by tag
Who’s paying for the ACA’s Medicaid expansion? The federal government – or each state?
March 18, 2024 – States will never be responsible for more than 10 percent of the cost of Medicaid expansion. The federal government paid the full cost of…
Will my father’s premiums go up if I get coverage through his plan instead of my university’s plan?
July 31, 2023 – Young adults under 26 can get coverage through a parent’s plan even if their school (or their own employer) offers health insurance.…
If I decide to gamble and go without insurance, isn’t that my business?
August 18, 2021 – An individual's decision to "gamble" and go without health insurance can result in uncompensated care – a financial burden on hospitals…
Is there any chance I will be turned down for coverage by a health insurance exchange?
August 18, 2021 – The main idea behind health care reform law was to remove the barriers to insurance coverage for most Americans who remained uninsured…