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Can a new President make health policy changes on ‘Day One?’

Jan 17, 2025 | healthinsurance.org | Louise Norris

A TRUSTED INDEPENDENT HEALTH INSURANCE GUIDE SINCE 1999. Executive orders, proclamations, and administrative orders can set the wheels in motion, but don’t expect policy changes to be put into place immediately When a new Commander in Chief takes office – and their party also controls both chambers of Congress – how quickly can they make changes to health policy?
ACA open enrollment: what’s new for 2025

Oct 16, 2024 | healthinsurance.org | Louise Norris

Open enrollment for 2025 ACA (Affordable Care Act)-compliant health insurance is just around the corner. Let’s take a look at the various changes that consumers should be aware of this fall. DACA recipients will be eligible to use the Marketplace for the first time, and able to qualify for income-based subsidies under the same eligibility rules that apply to any other applicant.
Georgia switches to state-run health insurance Marketplace for 2025 coverage

Sep 16, 2024 | healthinsurance.org | Louise Norris

A TRUSTED INDEPENDENT HEALTH INSURANCE GUIDE SINCE 1999. Consumers will utilize new enrollment platform – Georgia Access – when open enrollment starts on Nov. 1Starting Nov.
Domestic partner health insurance: a coverage option for unmarried couples

Jun 20, 2024 | healthinsurance.org | Louise Norris

Frequently asked questions about domestic partner health insuranceIf your employer offers domestic partner health insurance, you will likely need to provide proof of your domestic partnership to add your partner to your health insurance. Depending on the employer and where you live, this can be either proof of a registered domestic partnership (meaning you’ve registered your domestic partnership with the state or local government) or proof of an employer-defined domestic partnership.
What consumers need to know about unauthorized Marketplace plan changes

May 20, 2024 | healthinsurance.org | Louise Norris

A TRUSTED INDEPENDENT HEALTH INSURANCE GUIDE SINCE 1999. How Marketplace buyers were affected – and how you can protect yourself from fraudIn recent weeks, we’ve seen alarming news reports of Marketplace enrollees’ coverage being switched to a different plan without their knowledge.
Enrollment in 2024 Marketplace health plans during open enrollment reaches record high

Apr 30, 2024 | healthinsurance.org | Louise Norris

With respect to Medicare: Our partners do not offer every plan available in your area. Any information we provide to you is limited to those plans our partners offer in your area. Please contact Medicare.gov or 1–800– MEDICARE to get information on all of your options. Any Medicare plans represented are PDP, HMO, PPO or PFFS plans with a Medicare contract. Enrollment in plans depends on contract renewal.
Does health insurance cover drugs used for weight loss such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound?

Apr 26, 2024 | healthinsurance.org | Louise Norris

Does health insurance cover drugs used for weight loss such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound? The short answer: It’s common for these drugs to be covered if they’re prescribed for another medical condition, such as diabetes, but not if they’re being used specifically for weight loss. But also, it very much depends on the type of health coverage you have.
Health insurance for the unemployed

Apr 25, 2024 | healthinsurance.org | Louise Norris

In the United States, nearly half of the people under the age of 65 get their health insurance from an employer.1 But the downside of having health insurance linked to employment is that losing your job will also mean losing your health insurance, adding stress to an already stressful situation. Fortunately, when it comes to obtaining health insurance for the self employed, consumers have several coverage options to consider. Let’s take a look at the options:1.
Involuntary loss of coverage can be a qualifying life event | healthinsurance.org

Apr 24, 2024 | healthinsurance.org | Louise Norris

Involuntary loss of coverage is a qualifying event that triggers a special enrollment period. If you lose your plan, you’ll have a chance to enroll in a new plan, either on or off the exchange in your state.
Where Medicaid unwinding and disenrollments stand at the one-year mark

Apr 22, 2024 | healthinsurance.org | Louise Norris

The Medicaid unwinding processNational disenrollment totals at a glanceDisenrollments will likely be higher than projectedHow many people have had their Medicaid renewed? Why have states disenrolled Medicaid beneficiaries? What should I do if I’ve been procedurally disenrolled? What should I do if I’m no longer eligible for Medicaid? How many people have transitioned from Medicaid to Marketplace plans?