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selfemployed.com > news > aca-open-enrollment-shorter-window-2027-coverage

ACA Open Enrollment Shrinks To Six Weeks Starting November 1

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (534+ words) Open enrollment for 2027 Affordable Care Act coverage will run from November 1 to December 15 in states using HealthCare.gov, under a federal rule whose enrollment-window provision takes effect this fall. The window for 2026 coverage ran through January 15, so buyers are losing…...

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selfemployed.com > news > eu-platform-work-directive-december-2026-deadline

EU Platform Work Directive Deadline Nears, Reshaping Gig Worker Status

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (453+ words) A sweeping European law that reshapes how gig platforms treat their workers is entering its final stretch, and the deadline is now close. Under the EU Platform Work Directive, every member state must write the rules into national law by…...

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selfemployed.com > news > aca-subsidy-cliff-2026-self-employed

ACA Subsidy Cliff Returns In 2026 As Enhanced Tax Credits Lapse

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (438+ words) The enhanced premium tax credits that made Affordable Care Act coverage cheaper for millions expired on December 31, 2025, and Congress did not renew them, so the pre-2021 subsidy cliff is back in force for the 2026 plan year. Households that earn even…...

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selfemployed.com > news > aca-premiums-2027-enhanced-tax-credits-expire-self-employed

ACA Premiums Set To Spike For 2027 As Enhanced Tax Credits Lapse

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (338+ words) The enhanced subsidies, first added during the pandemic and later extended, expanded eligibility and capped what many buyers paid as a share of their income. Without an extension from Congress, those larger credits expire, and the older, less generous rules…...

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selfemployed.com > 7-best-health-insurance-plans

7 Best Low-Cost Health Insurance Plans for Self-Employed in 2026

3+ mon, 3+ day ago   (1718+ words) I also saw patterns. People who saved the most picked plans that matched how they actually use care. A telehealth-heavy plan for light users. A stronger Silver plan with extra cost-sharing reductions when income qualified. You don’t need the most…...

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selfemployed.com > 7-popular-affordable-high-deductible-health-plans

7 Popular Affordable High-Deductible Health Plans (HDHPs) for Self-Employed in 2026

3+ mon, 4+ day ago   (1724+ words) An HDHP is a health insurance plan that meets IRS rules for higher deductibles and HSA eligibility. Its core purpose is to lower monthly premiums and pair with a Health Savings Account for tax‑advantaged medical spending. I like to…...

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selfemployed.com > 7-best-ppo-health-insurance-plans

7 Best Cheapest PPO Health Insurance Plans for Self-Employed in 2026

3+ mon, 5+ day ago   (1690+ words) In this guide, I rounded up the PPO options I see self‑employed readers choose most often, especially where marketplace PPOs still exist. My team and I constantly research plans, compare network maps, and read policy documents, so you don’t…...

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selfemployed.com > 6-popular-hsa-plans

6 Popular Low-Cost HSA Plans for Self-Employed Workers in 2026

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (1718+ words) I remember opening my first Health Savings Account as a new freelancer. I wanted tax savings, investment growth, and a debit card that just worked—without junk fees. I was trying to keep premiums lean by using a high-deductible plan…...

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selfemployed.com > 6-popular-disability-insurance

6 Popular Disability Insurance for Self-Employed in 2026

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (1699+ words) Scroll down for my detailed takes on each pick, including why I chose my personal policy and which options work for tight budgets and first-timers. Disability insurance is a financial protection service that replaces a portion of your income if…...

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selfemployed.com > best-workers-comp-insurance

7 Best Cheapest Workers’ Comp Insurance for Self-Employed in 2026

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (1763+ words) The most successful solo contractors and consultants keep it boring and compliant. They use pay-as-you-go, file certificates on time, and pick a carrier that’s responsive during claims. You don’t need a huge name or a white-glove package. Many pair workers…...