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premium subsidies
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…
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'…
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,…
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 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…
The Scoop: health insurance news – January 20, 2021
January 20, 2021 – In this edition: President Biden's American Recovery Plan calls for additional premium subsidies and COBRA subsidies; open enrollment for…
The Scoop: health insurance news – August 5, 2020
August 5, 2020 – In this week's edition: Missouri voters approve constitutional amendment to expand Medicaid; Colorado individual market insurers propose…
The Scoop: health insurance news – July 29, 2020
July 29, 2020 – In this edition: California COVID-19 SEP ends Friday; Missouri residents vote on Medicaid expansion next week; eligible Nebraska residents…
The Scoop: February 5, 2020 Edition
February 5, 2020 – Headlines in this edition; Open enrollment is mostly over; tax season has begun; HHS proposes federal health insurance rules for 2021; HHS…
The Scoop: October 23, 2019 Edition
October 23, 2019 – In this week's edition of The Scoop: Most of the state-run exchanges have enabled window shopping for 2020 plans; Arizona has indefinitely…
The Scoop: August 2, 2019 Edition
August 2, 2019 – In this edition of The Scoop: North Dakota and Colorado state reinsurance programs receive federal approval; CMS rejects Utah's request for…