Four reasons to not wait until January to enroll in an ACA health plan
Reasons to enroll in an ACA health plan by December 15? Delaying your enrollment might mean no coverage in January Delayed enrollment might mean missing out on free money If you’re auto-renewing your 2024 plan, you could be surprised on January 1 January out-of-pocket expenses won’t transfer to a plan that starts in February Open…
A Rules Change Would Open the ACA to ‘Dreamers’
It’s that time of year again: open enrollment for Affordable Care Act insurance — a period that runs from tomorrow to Jan. 15 in most states, a bit longer in some, and shorter in Idaho. One of the biggest changes this time around: a new rule from the Biden administration that opens enrollment to Deferred…
‘Dreamers’ Can Enroll in ACA Plans This Year — But a Court Challenge Could Get in the Way
When open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare, starts nationwide this week, a group that had previously been barred from signing up will be eligible for the first time: The “Dreamers.” That’s the name given to children brought to the United States without immigration paperwork who have since qualified for the Deferred Action…
Six ways federal rule changes might affect Marketplace enrollees
In this article Open enrollment start dates will be standardized in state exchanges Special enrollment period effective dates will be standardized It will be easier for states to add to their essential health benefit requirements States will be allowed to add adult dental to essential health benefits, starting in 2027 The low-income special enrollment period…
Enrollment in 2024 Marketplace health plans during open enrollment reaches record high
In this article Medicaid unwinding Continued enhancement of ACA subsidies Future of subsidy enhancements uncertain State-by-state details Why enrollment in West Virginia spiked How and why premiums vary from state to state Open enrollment highlights by state During the open enrollment period for 2024 health coverage, more than 21.4 million people enrolled in private qualified…
Georgia switches to state-run health insurance Marketplace for 2025 coverage
In this article How do Georgia residents currently enroll in Marketplace coverage? Can residents use Georgia Access to enroll in 2024 coverage? What’s changing for residents who need Marketplace health insurance? What’s staying the same for Georgia Marketplace enrollees? What do Georgia enrollees need to do this fall? Starting Nov. 1, 2024, Georgia residents will…
ACA open enrollment: what’s new for 2025
In this article DACA recipients may be eligible to use the Marketplace Georgia switches to state-run Marketplace platform State-funded health insurance subsidies change in several states Some Oregon enrollees may switch to Basic Health Program Individual and family premium increases average 6-7% At least 18 states will see carrier entries or exits New short-term health…