Some states have extended special enrollment due to coronavirus under ObamaCare. Here is a list of states with extended enrollment and coronavirus special enrollment dates and deadlines. As of March 22, 2020 the following 12 states have extended ObamaCare enrollment due to Coronavirus: California: June 30, 2020. Colorado: April 3, 2020. Connecticut: April 2, 2020. DC* Deadline not… Read More
Some states have extended special enrollment under the Affordable Care Act (ObamaCare) due to coronavirus.
A new bill from Congress includes provisions that increase Medicaid funding and offer coverage for COVID-19 testing without cost.
Dates and Deadlines For the 2021 Open Enrollment Season Under the Affordable Care Act (ObamaCare) ObamaCare’s Open Enrollment period for 2021 health plans runs from November 1, 2020 to December 15, 2020 in most states. Plans sold during Open Enrollment start as early as January 1, 2021. Open enrollment is the only time of year… Read More
The 2020 Federal Poverty Guidelines (for 2021 Cost assistance and 2020 Medicaid/CHIP) Below are the 2020 Federal Poverty Guidelines that went into effect in early 2020 (the ones you use for 2020 Medicaid/CHIP and for 2021 marketplace cost assistance). These guidelines are the key to all cost assistance under the Affordable Care Act. Specifically, these guidelines… Read More
The Trump Administration has deleted the official “ObamaCare Facts” section on HHS called “Facts & Features.” Luckily, WayBack Machine archives everything, so we still have access. If you want to find out a ton of ObamaCare Facts you can always check our independent website, but you can also check the internet archives. Here is the… Read More
A List of Federal Poverty Level Guidelines By Year For ObamaCare, Medicaid, and Other Assistance Programs Below is a list of Federal Poverty Level (FPL) Guideline tables for each year since 2013. This can be helpful to see at a glance since you’ll need to use different tables for different programs. Where Can I find… Read More
The 2019 Federal Poverty Guidelines (for 2020 Cost assistance and 2019 Medicaid/CHIP) Below are the 2019 Federal Poverty Guidelines that went into effect in early 2019 (the ones you use for Medicaid/CHIP in 2019 and for 2020 marketplace cost assistance). These guidelines are the key to all cost assistance under the Affordable Care Act, specifically these… Read More
A universal healthcare initiative to the people was filed in Washington State on January 23, 2018. If supporters are able to gather valid voter signatures by July 6th, 2018 (about 260,000) I-1600 will appear on the 2018 general election ballot in November. I-1600 Brief Summary of Parts I, II, III Part I creates a new… Read More
Buying private health insurance is expensive with or without assistance, but an HSA and the ACA’s tax credits and out-of-pocket cost assistance can really help.
Are Immigrants Eligible for Medicaid or CHIP? Most lawful immigrants who have been in the United States for five years or more and meet residency requirements can enroll in Medicare or CHIP. Refugees, people seeking asylum, veterans and, in some states, pregnant women and children might be eligible for Medicaid and CHIP sooner. There are… Read More
Both health insurance premiums and out-of-pocket cost-sharing amounts have been increasing rapidly for everyone. The middle-class has suffered unequally.
The Issue We all need healthcare and health insurance, and the cost of medical care has exploded. We need to find a good way to manage the cost of insurance and care. The difficulty is compounded because wages and income have been stagnant for most of us. Even if you have a full-time job, you… Read More
Cuentas de Ahorro para la Salud y ObamaCare en el 2018 Cubrimos todo lo que necesite saber acerca de las Cuentas de Ahorro para la Salud (HSAs por sus siglas en inglés) para el 2018, incluyendo cómo funcionan con los planes ObamaCare. TIP: La Ley de Cuidados de la Salud Asequibles también es llamada ObamaCare,… Read More
The CBO says the Bipartisan Health Care Stabilization Act of 2017 would cut the deficit by $3.8 billion over ten years and would not substantially change uninsured rates.
What is ObamaCare? Understanding The Affordable Care Act (ACA) “ObamaCare” is a nickname for the healthcare law known as the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 (PPACA). The law is often called the Affordable Care Act (ACA) for short. Many people are aware of the basics of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). They are aware… Read More
There are no universal death benefits to help survivors. Aside from things like the Social Security Lump Sum Death Payment, this type of insurance is private.
Everything You Need to Know About Open Enrollment Get covered during open enrollment under the Affordable Care Act. Open enrollment starts Nov 1st and ends Dec 15th in most states. Unless you have access to coverage through work, Medicare, or another source, open enrollment is the only time of year you and your family can… Read More
We explain the gist of the Graham-Cassidy Obamacare repeal bill. In short, it looks a lot like the last repeal attempt, the Better Care Reconciliation Act.
We explain the basics of the Bernie Sanders Medicare-for-all bill, a bill to expand universal coverage to all Americans by expanding Medicare.
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients are not eligible for ObamaCare, don’t have to comply with the mandates, can’t use the marketplace, and can’t get cost assistance.
There is a talking point that says “Trump is adding a 19% surcharge” to plans. This isn’t fully true. Instead Trump has threatened not to fund cost-sharing reduction subsidies.
TrumpCare weakens (not eliminates) key protections for those with pre-existing conditions, which could result in some being excluded from the market due to cost.
Does TrumpCare Cover Pre-Existing Conditions? We explain how TrumpCare affects those with pre-existing conditions to help clear up the confusion regarding TrumpCare and Pre-existing conditions. UPDATE 2019: This plan never passed, and thus the specifics here are of historical interest only. The Basics of TrumpCare and Pre-Existing Conditions Generally speaking, Under ObamaCare (the Affordable Care Act) no one with pre-existing conditions… Read More
The 2017 Federal Poverty Level Guidelines (Used in 2017 and 2018) Understanding the Federal Poverty Guidelines for Determining Cost Assistance For 2017 Medicaid and CHIP and Cost Assistance on Health Plans Held in 2018 Below are the 2017 Federal Poverty Guidelines used for Medicaid/CHIP in 2017 – 2018 and cost assistance on 2018 health plans under the… Read More