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Marketplace Agent Authorization: Why You Must Approve
Marketplace agent authorization is new for 2027: your agent needs your electronic OK. How the code or link works, why CMS added it, and what to have ready.
October 12, 2026 · 5 min read · Read the articleMarketplace Plan Cancelled? What the CMS Cancellations Mean
Was your Marketplace plan cancelled? What the September 2026 CMS cancellations of unauthorized enrollments mean, how to check your account, and what to do next.
October 8, 2026 · 5 min readMedicareMedicare Annual Enrollment Period: What You Can Change
The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period runs Oct 15 to Dec 7. What you can switch, what you can't (Medigap), and your second chance from Jan 1 to Mar 31.
October 6, 2026 · 6 min readCoverage GuideFamily Health Insurance: How to Cover Everyone for Less
Family health insurance options compared: employer plans, Marketplace subsidies, CHIP for kids, and when splitting the family across plans costs less.
October 5, 2026 · 6 min readCoverage GuideWhat Is a Formulary? Understanding Your Plan's Drug List
What is a formulary? Learn how drug tiers, prior authorization and step therapy work, and how to check your prescriptions before you switch health plans.
October 1, 2026 · 5 min readTax PlanningHow to Update Your Income on HealthCare.gov (and Why Now)
How to update income on HealthCare.gov step by step, what counts as income, and why a low estimate can now mean repaying all excess subsidy at tax time.
September 29, 2026 · 5 min readCoverage GuideDoes Marketplace Insurance Automatically Renew for 2027?
Does Marketplace insurance automatically renew? Usually. How auto re-enrollment works, why your 2027 plan and subsidy can be wrong, and what to check.
September 24, 2026 · 5 min readInsurance TypesHospital Indemnity Insurance: How Cash Benefits Work
Hospital indemnity insurance pays you cash for each day in the hospital. How the benefit works, the fine print that decides payouts, and who actually needs it.
September 10, 2026 · 5 min readInsurance TypesWhat Is Critical Illness Insurance and Who Needs It?
What is critical illness insurance? How the lump-sum cash benefit works, what the fine print really says, and how to tell whether you actually need a policy.
September 8, 2026 · 6 min readInsurance TypesIs Vision Insurance Worth It? How to Run the Math
Is vision insurance worth it? How vision plans actually pay, what your medical plan already covers, and the simple math that settles it for your household.
September 3, 2026 · 7 min readCoverage GuideWhat Does Dental Insurance Cover? A Plain-English Guide
What does dental insurance cover? A clear breakdown of preventive, basic and major care, plus the waiting periods, annual maximums and exclusions to check.
August 31, 2026 · 7 min readPolicy UpdatesLost Your ACA Subsidy Over Unfiled Taxes? It's Paused
Lost your ACA subsidy because you didn't file taxes? A July 2026 court order paused that enforcement through 2027 - what changed, and why you still must file.
August 27, 2026 · 7 min readCoverage GuideIs COBRA Worth It? How to Decide After Leaving a Job
Is COBRA worth it after you leave a job? Compare COBRA's real cost against a Marketplace plan, and learn the 60-day trap that quietly locks in your choice.
August 24, 2026 · 5 min readPolicy UpdatesHealth Plan Discontinued for 2027? Here's What to Do
If your health plan is discontinued for 2027, auto-renewal may not save you. Here's why carriers exit, the coverage-gap risk, and how to pick a replacement.
August 20, 2026 · 7 min readPolicy UpdatesOpen Enrollment 2027: Dates, Deadlines & What Changed
Open enrollment 2027 runs November 1, 2026 to January 15, 2027. Learn the December 15 deadline for January 1 coverage and the rule a court struck down.
August 17, 2026 · 7 min readCoverage GuideWhat Happens If You Don't Have Health Insurance?
What happens if you don't have health insurance? The real consequences of no health insurance - full list prices, no out-of-pocket cap, and limited enrollment.
August 14, 2026 · 7 min readCoverage GuideSelf-Employed Health Insurance: Your Coverage Options
Self-employed health insurance without an employer plan: how the marketplace, subsidies, the premium deduction, and supplemental coverage fit together.
August 10, 2026 · 7 min readCoverage GuideHow to Choose a Health Insurance Plan: 7-Step Checklist
How to choose a health insurance plan without guessing: a 7-step checklist covering networks, drug lists, total cost, and the fine print that decides your year.
August 6, 2026 · 7 min readTax PlanningWhat Is an HSA and How Does It Work?
What is an HSA? Learn how a Health Savings Account works - its triple tax advantage, who qualifies, and how to use it to lower your health care costs.
August 4, 2026 · 6 min readCoverage GuideIn-Network vs. Out-of-Network: What You Pay
In-network vs. out-of-network explained: why your plan's network decides what you pay, how balance billing works, and how to confirm a provider is covered.
July 27, 2026 · 7 min readCoverage GuideOpen Enrollment vs. Special Enrollment Period
Open enrollment vs. a special enrollment period: learn when you can sign up for health insurance, which life events open a mid-year window, and key deadlines.
July 20, 2026 · 7 min readCoverage GuideCopay vs. Coinsurance: What You Actually Pay
Copay vs. coinsurance explained: when you pay a flat fee versus a percentage, how your deductible decides which, and what you actually owe for care.
July 16, 2026 · 6 min readCoverage GuideMetal Tiers Explained: Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum
Metal tiers in health insurance - Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum - explained: how they split costs, who each tier fits, and how to pick the right one.
July 7, 2026 · 6 min readInsurance TypesHMO vs. PPO vs. EPO vs. POS: Plan Types Explained
HMO vs. PPO vs. EPO vs. POS: how each plan type handles networks, referrals, and out-of-network care, so you can pick the structure that fits your life.
July 2, 2026 · 7 min readCoverage GuideDeductible vs. Out-of-Pocket Maximum: What's the Difference?
Deductible vs. out-of-pocket maximum: learn what each one means, how they work together over a year, and how a real example shows what you would actually pay.
June 22, 2026 · 6 min readCoverage GuideHow Does Health Insurance Work? A Plain-English Guide
Confused by premiums, deductibles, copays, and networks? Here's how health insurance works in plain English, so you can compare plans and choose with confidence.
June 9, 2026 · 6 min readPolicy Updates2026 ACA Subsidy Changes: What They Mean for Your Premium
The premium tax credits that lower Marketplace costs have shifted for 2026. Learn how the changes affect what you pay and what to do if your subsidy dropped.
May 20, 2026 · 5 min readSavingsHow to Lower Health Insurance Costs for 2026 and 2027
How to lower health insurance costs in 2026 and 2027: shop every plan, compare total cost, keep your income estimate current, and act early if your plan ends.
May 12, 2026 · 6 min readTax Planning2026 HSA Contribution Limits: Maximize Your Tax Savings
Health Savings Account contribution limits are adjusted each year. Here is how HSAs work in 2026, who can contribute, and how to use one to lower your tax bill.
April 28, 2026 · 3 min readCoverage GuideTelehealth Coverage in 2026: What's Included
Telehealth has become a standard part of many health plans. Here is what telehealth coverage typically includes in 2026 and how to use it well.
April 15, 2026 · 6 min readMedicareMedicare Advantage vs. Original Medicare: 2026 Comparison
A plain-English comparison of Medicare Advantage and Original Medicare - coverage, costs, and enrollment timing - to help you choose the right path in 2026.
March 30, 2026 · 8 min readInsurance TypesShort-Term Health Insurance: Pros and Cons in 2026
Short-term health insurance can bridge a coverage gap, but it works very differently from major-medical. Here are the pros, cons, and cautions for 2026.
March 18, 2026 · 4 min readNew guides, monthly
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