Debating Dollars and Doctors: The History of U.S. Health Insurance
The story of health insurance in the United States isn’t just a tale of the past – it’s the foundation of today’s health care challenges and choices. Every debate about
State-Based Exchanges: Maximizing Autonomy and Consumer Benefits
State-based exchanges (SBEs) have emerged as an indispensable tool for helping states tailor health insurance marketplaces to their unique populations, offering flexibility in outreach, enrollment, and regulatory adaptation. While both
How to Get Health Insurance Once Open Enrollment is Over
It’s been a record-breaking open enrollment period for states across the country, with more than 24 million people enrolling in coverage under the Affordable Care Act. If you missed signing
The Latest Updates to Affordable Care Act Enhanced Subsidies: What You Need to Know
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) has been a cornerstone of the American health care system since its implementation, aimed at increasing access to affordable health insurance for millions of Americans.
GetInsured Policy Brief: Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters (NBPP) Plan Year 2026
On October 10, 2024, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the proposed Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters (NBPP) for Plan Year (PY) 2026. The comment period
Protecting Clients and Consumers
Recent news has highlighted that a small number of rogue insurance agents and brokers have manipulated consumers' Affordable Care Act plans without their approval. While most agents and brokers work
Understanding the 2025 ACA Marketplace Premium Increases
The Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) has recently analyzed the proposed premium rates for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace in 2025, revealing a median increase of approximately 7%. While this
Mental Health Awareness Month and the Affordable Care Act
As May comes to a close, we reflect on how the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has enhanced mental health care. This month, dedicated to raising awareness about mental health issues,
State-Based Exchanges Bolster State Autonomy and State Dollars
States transition to state-based health insurance marketplaces for various reasons – the potential for more efficient operations, increased autonomy in managing their insurance market, and the opportunity to align with
State-Based Exchange Benefits: Competition Drives Creativity
In the realm of health care, the path to better services and improved outcomes often seems obstructed by procedural hurdles and centralized control. However, a shift from the Federally Facilitated