Obamacare articles by category
health plan enrollment
Qualifying events that can get you coverage
Even if you missed the general open enrollment, you could still have an opportunity to enroll in an ACA-compliant plan this year if you… Read more
Miss open enrollment? You’ve got options.
Open enrollment for 2020 has ended in most states, although some state-run exchanges have enrollment deadlines that extend to late December… Read more
How to verify that your health plan is ACA-compliant
A growing number of marketers are pretending to sell 'Obamacare.' Ask these five questions to make sure you're paying for the real… Read more
Student health insurance: required reading
College students have more coverage options as a result of the ACA. But how do you decide which option is… Read more
Will you owe a penalty under Obamacare?
The ACA's individual mandate penalty no longer applies in 2019 and future years. But several states are implementing their own individual… Read more
Five signs you need a new health insurance plan
If you have a marketplace plan already, it could pay to retain your existing coverage – but here are a few signs that you're better off… Read more
Evaluating health insurance companies
Before you start seeking health insurance quotes, it's prudent to take a look at the health insurance companies and their potential service… Read more
Four ACA open enrollment mistakes to avoid
Avoiding these four common open enrollment-period mistakes could save you some serious… Read more
Obamacare penalty exemptions
Although there's no longer a federal penalty for being uninsured, some states now have their own individual mandates – and… Read more
5 ways to stay insured after college graduation
Here's a quick primer on the most logical and obvious coverage options that will help ensure recent college graduates can avoid a health… Read more
How to keep your health insurance when you move to another state
What happens to individual health insurance coverage when a policyholder moves to a new state? The answer depends on the carrier, and on… Read more
Healthcare insurance doesn’t have to break the bank
The answer is that affordable health coverage is out there and is possible – if you don't overlook some obvious strategies that will… Read more
Avoid scams while shopping for insurance
The ACA was signed into law in 2010, and almost immediately, scammers began looking for ways to make a quick… Read more
The Obamacare penalty: facts and fiction
Louise Norris talks with Andrew Sprung about the penalty consumers might face if they do not adhere to the Affordable Care Act’s… Read more
Grandmothered plans: love ’em or leave ’em?
Louise Norris explains grandmothered health plans: how they differ from grandfathered health plans, which states allow you to renew your… Read more
Getting the most from your new insurance
The media have focused on the cost of the monthly premium. How much would you contribute per month on the various plans and would you get a… Read more
Time to dump your health insurance plan?
The sad truth is that any number of factors can change with your health insurance coverage after you've enrolled, and you shouldn't… Read more
How to buy health insurance
Buying health insurance can be complicated, but like a lot of things, it's easier if you break the job into smaller tasks and work your way… Read more