Obamacare articles by category

Will you owe a penalty under Obamacare?
Federal penalties for being uninsured no longer apply since 2019, but some states have their own coverage mandates and penalties. Find more… Read more

Four 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

Miss open enrollment? You’ve got options.
Outside of ACA's open enrollment period, you can only sign up for ACA-compliant health coverage if you qualify for a special enrollment… Read more

Four ACA open enrollment mistakes to avoid
Avoiding these four common open enrollment-period mistakes could save you some serious… 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

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

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

How to avoid scams while shopping for health insurance
Prominent agencies have issued warnings about health insurance scams – schemes that target consumers seeking health insurance coverage.… Read more

Qualifying life events that trigger ACA special enrollment
Outside of open enrollment, a special enrollment period allows you to enroll in an ACA-compliant plan (on or off-exchange) if you… 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

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

How to buy health insurance during the COVID-19 crisis
For many Americans who've lost jobs due to the coronavirus pandemic, affordable health insurance is possible through special enrollment… Read more

Health 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