If you don’t have access to health insurance coverage through your employer, what do you do? Fortunately, many low-income Americans can access health coverage, and healthcare, through Medicaid. But what if you earn too much to qualify fo…
Interested in Obamacare, but afraid the premiums will be expensive? Here’s some great news. Obamacare, a common name for Affordable Care Act (ACA) plans available through the Health Insurance Marketplace, are very affordable—96% of pe…
A Health Savings Account (HSA) is a special kind of savings account for those who have a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP). Using this account, you can contribute pre-tax dollars to be used for qualified medical expenses.
So what does th…
Once a year, all eligible Americans get a chance to shop the Health Insurance Marketplace and get a Marketplace plan, also known as Obamacare or an Affordable Care Act plan. This time is known as the annual Open Enrollment Period (OEP). The A…
If you just lost your spouse and got health insurance through them, you don’t need to be uninsured now. The death of a policy holder is a Qualifying Life Event (QLE) that allows the surviving spouse and dependents to be able to get Marketplace …
Did you just go through a divorce and need health insurance? Good news: Divorce is a Qualifying Life Event (QLE). And QLEs trigger what is known as a Special Enrollment Period (SEP).
A SEP allows you to enroll in Marketplace health insurance …
If you have just welcomed a new baby into your family, you’ll want to ensure that the whole family is now covered by health insurance. Fortunately, the birth or adoption of a child is a Qualifying Life Event (QLE) that allows the entire family …
Did you just move and need health insurance? Good news: Moving to a different ZIP code or county is a Qualifying Life Event (QLE). And QLEs trigger what is known as a Special Enrollment Period (SEP).
A SEP allows you to enroll in Marketplace he…
While searching for affordable health insurance options, you may come across something called healthcare-sharing ministries, or health sharing ministries. Healthcare-sharing ministries are not technically health insurance, so i…
We’ve translated some of the confusing terminology around health insurance into plain English so you can better understand your health insurance coverage. Here are the main health insurance terms you need to know before you enroll. Grab …
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, many doctors’ offices are closed for all non-emergency care. And unfortunately, some have simply closed indefinitely, unable to keep their doors open without being able to see their normal vol…
Family planning is a key component of health care for all people of reproductive age. And fortunately, all state Medicaid programs must offer some form of family planning benefits. Benefits vary by state, but health care providers and pha…
For many trans folks, navigating the United States health care system can be complicated. Transgender individuals often struggle when it comes to finding health care providers who understand the nuances of trans health care. Not all pro…
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, many Americans are losing their jobs. And as a result, many Americans now must figure out how to support their families. Fortunately, there are a number of benefits available to workers who lose their jo…
WIC, or the the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children is a government program to help pregnant women and families with young children who are at risk of lacking adequate nutrition.
Established by the fed…
