Individual
Your Health Matters: Become Your Own Advocate
Are you dealing with a health issue and feeling like no one is on your side? Are you struggling to get answers? It's time to take charge of your health. Fortunately, there are many ways you can advocate for improved h…
Individual
The Drawbacks of Healthcare Sharing Ministries: Unveiling the Challenges
In this article, we will explore some significant drawbacks associated with healthcare-sharing ministries, including the ne...
Employee Benefits
Families on Employer Health Insurance: NEW IRS Rule Gives Relief
IntroWhen the Affordable Care Act was passed into law in 2010, there were lofty promises of a world with affordable options for ALL people.For employer coverage, the new regulations required you to have access to prev…
Medicare
Understanding Medicare and Mental Health Coverage
IntroductionMedicare, the federal health insurance program for people over 65, does cover mental health. While Original Medicare is usually limited to cover 80% of mental health claims, it is important to coordinate w…
Individual
The Complete Guide of Individual Health Insurance Plan Options
IntroductionWith the explosion of health insurance options available in the United States, it can be overwhelming to choose the right plan. This guide will help you understand what different types of plans are availab…
Medicaid
Getting Insurance After You Lose Medicaid
IntroductionMedicaid covers more than 74 million Americans and is a vital part of our nation's health care system. But what happens if you lose your Medicaid coverage? If you've lost your Medicaid, it's important to k…
Medicare
New CMS Regulation Meant to Protect, Could Harm 60+ Million Medicare Beneficiaries
Starting October 1st, 2022 all Medicare-related calls must be recorded by health insurance agents and brokers. At face value, having a recording of a call sounds like a great way to catch bad actors who misinform seni…
Individual
Tips for Starting Your Side Hustle While Staying Healthy
Image via PexelsStarting your own business while holding down a full-time job can be stressful, but it’s important to remember that you are your most valuable asset, and you need to take care of yourself. Even if you…
Individual
5.1 Million Impacted By Family Glitch: What Is It, And How Is The IRS Taking Steps To Fix It?
A headline from the scholarly journal, Health Affairs, starts… “The Family Glitch: Some low-to-moderate-income families may be locked out of receiving financial assistance to purchase health coverage through the Marke…
Individual
Individual Health: Calculating Household Size and Income for Premium Tax Credits
Since the passage of the Affordable Care Act, there have been mixed reviews on just how “Affordable” health insurance premiums are. The reality here is that the term “Affordable” has an actual, real-world, technical d…
Individual
1.3 Million Potentially Impacted by IRS Fine Print...Are you? [Form 8962 Guidance]
FORM 8962 URGENT UPDATE - TAX YEAR 2021ATTENTION: INDIVIDUAL TAX AND HEALTH INSURANCE PROFESSIONALS, AND CONSUMERS WHO WERE ENROLLED IN AN INDIVIDUAL HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN IN 2021 PLEASE FORWARD TO ANYONE YOU BELIEVE…
Individual
Filing your taxes? How to use “Path to Pennie” to pick up affordable health insurance too [Document]
In most years, individuals who don’t have access to health insurance select their plans during the annual Open Enrollment Period between November 1st – and December 15th. These dates can vary from state to state, and…