If the ACA Goes Away, What Health Insurance Benefits Will I Lose?
In late December 2018, Judge Reed O’Connor of the North District of Texas, ruled the Affordable Care Act (ACA) unconstitutional based on a change to... read more
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The Penalty for Not Having Health Insurance Ends October 2 (Not for Everyone – Just Most People)
Officially, the Obama-era penalty for not having health insurance ends on December 31, 2018. The penalty is 2.5% of your household taxable income. For someone with $100,000 of taxable... read more
Healthcare Coverage Advantages: Obamacare vs Non-Obamacare Plans
More than one million Americans have already dropped the Obamacare healthcare plan that they purchased in 2018, according to a new study by the Centers... read more
Q&A About Short Term Medical Insurance Plans
In late 2018 Trump administration announced it had rolled-back an Obamacare-era rule that limited short term health insurance plans. Today short term medical... read more
Lost Your Obamacare Subsidy? Consider Affordable Alternative Insurance Options
The U.S. economy posted a 3% growth rate for the third quarter of 2017, marking the first time in three years that the economy grew... read more
What You Need to Know About This Year’s Health Insurance Open Enrollment Period
Compared to last year, the health insurance open enrollment period this year is: Shorter Has fewer plans available, in most areas Will be more expensive-much more expensive for many... read more
Affordable Health Insurance Options for Early Retirees
A recent study indicates that more than half of all Americans retire before age 65. If you’re deciding whether to retire early, a key financial... read more
Losing Medicaid Benefits? Short Term Medical Is an Affordable Coverage Alternative
Updated November 8, 2019 Republicans in the Senate recently unveiled their health care legislation to replace Obamacare. Dubbed the Better Care Reconciliation Act (BCRA), the Senate bill changes or eliminates... read more
Unpaid Premiums on Your Obamacare Coverage? Maybe It’s Time to Consider Short Term Medical
Despite all the hype coming out of Washington about repealing and replacing Obamacare with the new Trumpcare plan, the federal government continues to operate as if the Affordable Care... read more
On the Horizon in 2018: Higher Premiums, Narrower Provider Networks and Limited Plan Choices?
These days, it seems that all the news outlets are speculating about what will happen to the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Failed efforts in Washington to immediately repeal and... read more
Obamacare’s Rules Are About to Change…Are You Prepared?
The Trump administration recently released a new ruling outlining changes to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) provisions, in hopes that the new regulations will help stabilize the marketplace by... read more
Short Term Health Insurance or COBRA?
These days, the high costs of health care make medical insurance an important part of your financial security. That’s why losing your health care coverage – even if for... read more
What’s Next for Health Insurance in 2017?
The 2016 presidential election illustrated how deeply divided Americans are on many economic, environmental, and social issues. Some of the most intense debates during the election season centered around... read more
Which Health Insurance Plan is Right for You?
Are you among the millions of Americans who are in the market for health insurance coverage? If you’ve already started researching your options, you’ve probably come across insurance terminology... read more
Shopping for Health Insurance: A Buyer’s Guide
Are you among the millions of Americans under age 65 who don’t have employer-sponsored health insurance? If so, it’s important to know that under the... read more
How Will My Individual Health Insurance Change Under President-Elect Trump?
In one of the most embattled elections in recent history, Donald Trump beat out Hillary Clinton for the White House to become the future 45th president of the United... read more
What Is the Penalty for Not Having a Health Insurance Plan?
Editors Note: Effective October 2, 2018, the federal penalty for not having an ACA-mandated health insurance plan was eliminated beginning January 1, 2019. In addition, the administration rolled back... read more
How to Buy Health Insurance When You Retire Early
Whether you plan for early retirement or experience an unexpected and premature end to your work career, one of the must-haves in your new chapter of life... read more
Beginner’s Guide to Buying Health Insurance
The open enrollment period for buying health insurance is just a few months away, and brushing up on the basics can help ease the pain of... read more
Why Buy Short Term Health Insurance?
Short term health insurance is a health insurance alternative that fits specific needs of individuals and families who either aren’t quite ready to buy an... read more