Your estimated 2026 income matters. Find out if you may qualify for Medicaid or premium tax credits with our federal poverty level calculator: www.healthinsurance.org/glossary/fed...
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Since its inception in 1999, healthinsurance.org has focused on individual & family health insurance with the goal of helping consumers understand coverage options and ultimately make more informed decisions that might make their coverage more affordable.
More states are releasing their proposed 2027 health insurance premiums. @louisenorris.bsky.social has compiled the filings in one place ... and explains what they could mean for consumers. www.healthinsurance.org/blog/health-...
Health insurance premium increases for 2027: Proposed rates by state and what consumers should know
Proposed 2027 health insurance premiums are rising across much of the U.S. See requested rate increases by state and what they mean for consumers.
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Thinking you could use AI to shop for a health insurance plan or calculate your subsidy? @louisenorris.bsky.social explains five ways artificial intelligence could get your results wrong. www.healthinsurance.org/blog/can-ai-...
Can AI help you shop for health insurance?
Can AI help you choose health insurance? Learn five ways AI can get Marketplace plans, subsidies, Medicaid eligibility, and state rules wrong, and what you can do instead.
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At least five health insurers have announced plans to leave the ACA Marketplace after 2026, affecting more than 600,000 enrollees across multiple states. @louisenorris.bsky.social explains what's happening ... and the implications for consumers.
Health insurers are exiting the Marketplace again. Should consumers be worried?
Why are insurers leaving the ACA Marketplace? New exits by Cigna and others highlight growing concerns about enrollment and affordability in 2027.
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@louisenorris.bsky.social, analyst at healthinsurance.org, spoke with @wsj.com regarding the significant increase in ACA plan premiums, and how for some families monthly premiums are now more than a mortgage payment. Read more at: www.msn.com/en-us/health...
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Open enrollment for 2026 ACA coverage is still active in select states! For insights on how to enroll, access our state-by-state Marketplace guides at www.healthinsurance.org/aca-marketpl.... #affordablecareact #obamacare #openenrollment
“I know normally once you’ve gone through open enrollment…you can kind of forget about it. But this is not that year.” @louisenorris.bsky.social, spoke with WENY News regarding what a proposed extension of expired ACA subsidies may mean for consumers. www.weny.com/news/washing...
House Approves 3-Year Extension of Expired ACA Subsidies as Senate Eyes Compromise
Extending enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits that expired on Dec. 31 has been a key reason for recent gridlock in Washington. The debate triggered last fall’s government shutdown —
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@louisenorris.bsky.social, health insurance analyst at healthinsurance.org, spoke with @jilliantaylor.bsky.social at StateImpactOK @npr.org, regarding what the latest House health care bill may mean for individuals and families nationwide:
What Oklahomans need to know about the federal fight over health care subsidies
Approximately 300,000 Oklahomans who rely on the ACA Marketplace for health insurance are being left in limbo as federal lawmakers scramble to address rising insurance premium costs, with enhanced pre...
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Starting in 2026, enrollees in Marketplace Bronze and Catastrophic plans are eligible to contribute to an HSA. If you aren’t familiar with HSAs and how they could provide potential pre-tax savings on medical expenses, learn more here: www.healthinsurance.org/glossary/hea...
The deadline to complete enrollment in 2026 ACA coverage is not the same in every state. January 15th is the most common deadline, but there are exceptions. Learn the deadline for your state: www.healthinsurance.org/faqs/what-ar... #aca #obamacare #openenrollment
@louisenorris.bsky.social, health insurance analyst at @healthinsuranceorg.bsky.social, spoke with @politico.com regarding what President Trump’s recent proposal to address health insurance costs may mean for consumers. Read more at www.politico.com/newsletters/...
Trump health plan raises key questions
President Donald Trump was set to release his new health care plan on Monday afternoon, but the White House delayed the unveiling amid GOP pushback to the proposal.
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@louisenorris.bsky.social, health insurance analyst at healthinsurance.org, spoke with Kim Brunhuber, @cnn.com, regarding the impact of subsidy enhancements, and how significantly individuals’ monthly premiums will increase if subsidy enhancements are not extended into 2026. x.com/kimbrunhuber...
Kim Brunhuber on X: "Unless Congress acts, healthcare subsidies will expire and average insurance costs could more than double, and "several million people will likely just drop their coverage" says Louise Norris with @hio_org https://t.co/mfG6aBWUCl" / X
Unless Congress acts, healthcare subsidies will expire and average insurance costs could more than double, and "several million people will likely just drop their coverage" says Louise Norris with @hio_org https://t.co/mfG6aBWUCl
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Open enrollment for 2026 coverage is a little different than last year. Here’s some things to keep in mind before you choose a plan: www.healthinsurance.org/open-enrollm...
@louisenorris.bsky.social, health insurance analyst at healthinsurance.org, provides insights into how individuals should approach open enrollment this year with the uncertainty of subsidy enhancements.
PBS News@pbsnews.org · 9mo agoOpen enrollment for Affordable Care Act health care marketplaces began Nov. 1, and some insurance premiums have skyrocketed due to congressionally approved enhanced premium tax credits expiring. https://to.pbs.org/47K6lHG
Open enrollment for 2026 ACA coverage starts November 1st! If you qualified for subsidies in 2025, your subsidies may look different this year. Use our subsidy calculator to see how much help you could receive in 2026. www.healthinsurance.org/obamacare/su...
Higher premiums and the expiration of enhanced premium subsidies top the list of 10 major changes that will affect Marketplace open enrollment for 2026 health insurance. | @louisenorris.bsky.social breaks it all down in this open enrollment preview.
2026 ACA open enrollment period preview
Higher premiums and the expiration of enhanced premium subsidies top the list of 10 major changes that will affect Marketplace open enrollment for 2026 health insurance.
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How Marketplace health plan buyers with incomes over 400% of the federal poverty level could face dramatic increases in health insurance premium expenditures if enhanced subsidies expire at the end of this year | @louisenorris.bsky.social explains #aca #obamacare #subsidies
‘Subsidy cliff’ will return in 2026 if Congress doesn’t act
If Congress doesn’t extend enhanced Marketplace subsidies, hundreds of thousands of Marketplace enrollees will face the return of the so-called “subsidy cliff.”
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Not all applicants qualify for ACA Marketplace coverage. There are typically four standard requirements, but there may be additional requirements based on where you live. Access your state guide to see this and other important ACA Marketplace FAQs. healthinsurance.org/aca-marketpl...
Does your state use a state-based or federally facilitated Marketplace? What are the average monthly premium subsidies? These questions may have different answers depending on where you live. Find info for your state: healthinsurance.org/aca-marketpl... #AffordableCareAct #openenrollment
State regulators are continuing to review proposed rates for 2026 ACA health insurance Marketplace coverage, and have finalized them in some states. See how rates in your state may be changing by accessing your state guide at www.healthinsurance.org/aca-marketpl... #affordablecareact #obamacare
How can gig workers – such as Uber, Lyft, and DoorDash drivers – get health insurance coverage? @louisenorris.bsky.social explains the coverage options. www.healthinsurance.org/faqs/how-can...
How can gig workers – such as Uber, Lyft, and DoorDash drivers – get health insurance coverage?
Learn how gig workers – such as Uber, Lyft, and DoorDash drivers – can get comprehensive health insurance coverage, and how the ACA provides income-based financial assistance for premiums and cost-sha...
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@cbsnews.com.web.brid.gy, with contributions from @louisenorris.bsky.social, health policy analyst at healthinsurance.org, break down what it may mean for consumers if enhanced premium tax credits are not extended … and what consumers can do to prepare. Read more: www.cbsnews.com/news/governm...
@louisenorris.bsky.social provides insights on what to look for when determining your coverage needs this open enrollment, whether you have existing coverage or are looking for a new plan. Read more at @nytimes.com www.nytimes.com/2025/09/26/y...
Open enrollment for 2026 ACA coverage starts November 1st in most states! In this short video @louisenorris.bsky.social explains the basics of open enrollment - when to enroll, what information you’ll need to provide, and how to make sure your coverage starts on time. #openenrollment #aca
The Affordable Care Act’s open enrollment period: What you need to know
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How do average premiums and subsidies vary by metal level? Is gold, silver or bronze the most popular plan type? Healthinsurance.org has a new tool to see how these factors vary by state: www.healthinsurance.org/obamacare/ma...
Thinking about getting the updated COVID-19 vaccine? Wondering if your health insurance will cover it? @louisenorris.bsky.social breaks it down in our new FAQ here: www.healthinsurance.org/faqs/can-you...
Can you get the updated COVID-19 vaccine – and will your health insurance cover the cost?
Learn about availability of updated COVID-19 vaccines, whether you’re eligible to get one, and whether your health plan will cover the cost.
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Should you let your health insurance automatically renew? The short answer is no, but here are more details about how this works and why it's in your best interest to actively compare your options each year: www.healthinsurance.org/faqs/should-...
Should I let my individual health insurance plan automatically renew?
If you have a health plan in the individual market, on-exchange or off-exchange, you can probably just let it renew for the coming year without doing anything during open enrollment. But this is gener...
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With Marketplace enrollees facing new documentation requirements and potentially large premium increases, now is the time to prepare for enrolling in 2026 coverage. @louisenorris.bsky.social outlines five key actions enrollees can take now to prepare. www.healthinsurance.org/newsroom/pre...
Giving birth can be a joyous time but the medical bills that come along with it can often times cause stress. @louisenorris.bsky.social gives some insight on how to prepare yourself for that time of your life. Read more from @megstesprit.bsky.social at www.romper.com/life/birth-i...
