9 years of the Affordable Care Act (ACA)
All that you need to know about the healthcare law It is nine years since the ACA or, to give its full name and intent, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act came into effect. Millions of American citizens have benefitted but the Medicare and Medicaid... Poor Dental Hygiene Does More Than Ruin Your Smile
Failure to brush your teeth, floss, or visit the dentist regularly can affect more than the look of your smile. People who struggle to get into the habit or lack dental insurance that allows them to get cleanings and take care of problems as they arise are particular... Low-income and racial disparities in health insurance
Read in Spanish Racial & low-income family healthcare disparities remain Although the percentage of Americans without health insurance is far below what it was a decade ago, it’s been rising since the end of 2016. And significant racial health disparities remain:... Short term health plans- A Valuable alternative or Junk health insurance
The judgment recently handed down by Judge Richard Leon of the US District Court of Columbia upholds the regulations which allow the sale of ‘short term’ health insurance policies for periods up to 36 months. A decision, either way, would have had its critics. The... Special Enrollment Period for ACA Health Insurance
Qualifying Life Events can help you get coverage during Special Enrollment Periods for ACA (Affordable care act) health insurance There are defined ‘lifetime events’ which ‘trigger’ a personal special enrollment period. This period is normally a 60-day window prior to...