State Subsidies: Two Flexible Paths for Expanding Affordability
Rising health care costs, combined with the end of enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies last year, have prompted many states to explore strategies for
Special Enrollment Periods in 2026: What to Know After Open Enrollment Ends
Navigating the health insurance landscape can be challenging—especially when life doesn’t stick to a calendar. Now that the Open Enrollment Period for 2026 coverage has ended, many
What is an HSA — and How Does It Fit into the ACA Marketplace?
As Congress debates whether to extend the enhanced subsidies for Affordable Care Act (ACA) coverage, some lawmakers are proposing an alternative: expanding the use of HSAs or
Managing Your Mental Health During the Holidays
The holiday season can be magical — one filled with lights, laughter, and connection. Yet it can also include long to-do lists, high expectations, and the emotional weight
Enhanced Direct Enrollment: Georgia Access and the Power of Partnership
Across the nation, state-based health insurance exchanges are searching for ways to better serve their communities while making enrollment easier, more personal, and more accessible
The Hidden Costs of Open-Source Promises in State IT Projects
When it comes to information technology (IT) projects, one of the first and most important decisions a state must make is what kind of technology
OEP 2026: Helping Consumers Navigate Cost and Coverage
As state-based exchanges (SBEs ) prepare for Plan Year 2026, it’s clear that the upcoming Open Enrollment Period (OEP) will look markedly different from those in
A Dozen Years of Connection: Your Health Idaho’s People-First Mission
Introduction: Local Service, Lasting Impact When Your Health Idaho opened its doors in 2013, its vision was ambitious but simple: make health insurance accessible, understandable,
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
Change for the Better: Today’s Path to a State-Based Exchange
“All things are difficult before they are easy.” – Thomas Fuller Change can be difficult, but sometimes, it’s also necessary for making things better –