ACA Alternatives Explained The government shutdown has ended, and the extension of enhanced premium tax credits is put off for a possible December vote. As part of the ongoing healthcare discussion, some Republicans have offered an alternative proposal to extending the tax credits which would attempt to meet basic healthcare needs through health savings accounts (HSA) and flexible spending accounts (FSA). These proposals are being framed as an alternative to comprehensive care […] Read More »
November 14, 2025
Government Shutdown Update ACA Marketplace enrollee premiums are expected to double if enhanced premium tax credits expire. Insurance companies will also charge higher rates in 2026 to make up for anticipated disenrollment. Insurers are expected to charge 26% more in premiums next year. That’s why polling data from Kaiser Family Foundation shows 74% of Americans […] Read More »
November 7, 2025
ENHANCED PREMIUM TAX CREDITS: DISABLED WORKER IMPACTS This week, some members of Congress deliberated on possible mechanisms to extend the enhanced premium tax credits, as a coalition of representatives released bipartisan principles to temporarily extend and reform them. However, there have been no announced votes on these proposals. As the record-long government shutdown enters its […] Read More »
October 31, 2025
Open Enrollment Essentials for 2026 Health insurance enrollment isn’t easy for anyone to navigate. For people across the disability community, signing up for the right health insurance is a necessary step towards accessing essential services and care. Enrollment assisters like you offer health consumers peace of mind that they’ve considered all of the costs and […] Read More »
October 24, 2025
OPEN ENROLLMENT 2026: PREMIUM HIKES EXPECTED A few weeks into this government shutdown, the core issue of debate centers on healthcare. The congressional impasse relates to whether or not to extend the enhanced premium tax credits beyond 2025. These tax credits are currently set to expire the end of this year. Unless Congress approves an […] Read More »
New Comic – Staying Covered
If you lose your Medicaid coverage, you can take action to reinstate your coverage, or find another plan through the Marketplace. You could lose coverage for a few different reasons: Case 1: You lost your coverage due to procedural reasons (Ex: You didn’t complete the proper paperwork or the state Medicaid agency did not receive […] Read More »
New Comic – Medicaid Unwinding
If you’re currently enrolled in Medicaid, you need to complete a few renewal steps to make sure you stay covered! Starting April 1st, many states will begin reviewing Medicaid eligibility for current enrollees, and it’s essential that you update your contact information to ensure any essential redetermination steps are completed. Download and share this […] Read More »
Healthcare Covers the Essentials
As we approach the end of Open Enrollment, it’s important to note that any plan purchased through Healthcare.gov is required to cover 10 Essential Health Benefits. Check out our newest comic featuring Olli the NaviGator for a primer on those benefits: Find more information about the Essential Health Benefits covered under Marketplace health insurance plans […] Read More »
Affordability & Open Enrollment
Thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act, there are expanded subsidies available to consumers buying health insurance through the Marketplace! Getting covered is now more affordable than ever. Learn more about the subsidies you might qualify for in our newest comic: Check out this subsidy calculator to see what your health coverage might cost in 2023! Read More »
In-Network Care Providers
When you sign-up for a Marketplace plan or renew your coverage, you’ll want to make sure that your favorite medical providers are still in-network! Talk to a health Navigator to confirm that your care providers are covered. Visit HealthCare.gov to learn more! And be sure to enroll by December 15th to #GetCovered for January 1st! Read More »