Why States Should Consider Transitioning from Federally-Facilitated to State-Based Marketplace Now
On December 14, 2018, a district judge in Texas ruled the Affordable Care Act (ACA) unconstitutional (see this NYTimes news article for a basic overview).
Washington Healthplanfinder Set for Start of Open Enrollment on Nov. 1
The Washington Health Benefit Exchange reminded residents yesterday of the tools available to them to help find and enroll in a health insurance plan this
You Won’t Be Down & Out with GetInsured
Let’s talk about downtimes. Open enrollment is almost upon us and with a once again abbreviated enrollment period, each hour matters for consumers that wish
The Commonwealth Fund Finds SBMs Outperform FFM States in Many Important Ways
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) has certainly seen its share of ups and downs since its inception, but one thing has become clear—states operating their
EDE Interview with Chini Krishnan, President & CEO of GetInsured
May 1, 2018 Q: Just what is EDE? A: EDE stands for Enhanced Direct Enrollment. Today, when consumers shop for health insurance on a third-party
Which States Have State-Based Marketplaces?
States which currently use State-Based Health Insurance Marketplaces: California - Covered California Colorado - Connect for Health Colorado Connecticut - Access Health CT District of Columbia
Enrollment Up in Washington State
The Washington State health insurance exchange, Washington Healthplanfinder, announced yesterday that in the first week of open enrollment they’ve seen a 24 percent increase in
Who can apply for Medicare?
You may know that when you turn 65 you qualify for Medicare. But there are also other circumstances that may make you eligible for coverage.
6 Sun Safety Tips
Summer may be drawing to a close, but it doesn’t hurt to have a quick refresher on sun safety. One in five Americans will develop
Living a Brain-Healthy Lifestyle Works!
You can keep your brain as healthy and fit as your body by engaging in social activities, being more physically active, and challenging yourself mentally.