Americans who don’t have access to health insurance through their employer have long had to buy individual health insurance plans, provided that they could find one they were eligible for and could afford. Thanks to the protections and …
If you have health insurance, you most likely have a managed care plan, even if you’ve never heard the term before. Managed care plans are the majority of health insurance plans in the United States, but what exactly are they?
When the Affordable Care Act (ACA) was signed into law in 2010, it included an “individual mandate” that required almost all Americans to either get health insurance coverage or pay a penalty tax. Last December, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Ac…
If you’ve had to shop for your own health insurance, you’ve probably come across HealthCare.gov. But what exactly is this website and how does it work? Use this primer to help you get situated before you start your health insurance enro…
Each year, there is an Open Enrollment Period when you can buy or change your Marketplace health insurance plan. The dates change from year to year, although they typically fall between November and January. But what happens if you miss tha…
The Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) was signed into federal law in 1997, and exists to help fund health coverage for children at the state level. Each state has their own program in place, working to primarily serve low-incom…
Shopping for health insurance plans can be complicated, and one of the key decisions you have to make is what type of insurance plan is best for your needs. The health insurance Marketplace offers a variety of plan types, including HMO plans…
Finding a health insurance plan that works best for you can be an overwhelming task. With the number of cancer diagnoses predicted to rise about 70% worldwide over the next couple decades, in addition to rising cancer treatment costs, qual…
Losing or quitting your job can be stressful enough by itself, but often it also comes with the added issue of losing employer-sponsored health insurance for you and your family. You’re presented with COBRA health insurance as an option…
Self-employment can be freeing in many ways, but it also comes with additional burdens such as mandatory quarterly estimated tax filings and having to pay for your own health insurance. But there is a pleasant surprise when tax season roll…
In this recent post, we covered some of the essentials for understanding the relationship between health insurance and taxes. These key areas include: important paperwork (1095-A and 8962 forms), how the IRS verifies coverage, and ho…
When making important decisions about your healthcare coverage, being fully engaged and informed is crucial. Unfortunately, this is easier said than done. Making sense of jargon like “premium” and “deductible” can be overwhe…
You might be wondering why you need to think about your health insurance during tax season.
Since the Affordable Care Act went into effect, almost all Americans are required to have health insurance. Once tax season rolls around, you will v…
The “individual mandate” requires almost all Americans to enroll in and obtain qualifying health insurance or pay a fine when filing taxes. Also known as the “individual shared responsibility payment” or “pena…
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