1+ week, 4+ 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…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (413+ words) A workforce report from iHire on the rise of independent work finds that most independent workers go without the basic benefits that traditional employees take for granted. The survey of thousands of US workers documents strong interest in freelancing alongside…...

3+ week, 3+ 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…...

3+ mon, 12+ hour ago   (455+ words) Health insurers are filing requests for 2027 premium increases of up to 30 percent, according to a June 11, 2026 report, as rising medical costs and the expiration of enhanced federal subsidies push rates higher. Several state regulators are already pushing back on the…...

3+ mon, 2+ 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…...

3+ mon, 3+ 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…...

3+ mon, 4+ 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…...