2+ hour, 51+ min ago  (1674+ words) What I found: the most successful solo owners buy coverage that mirrors how they earn. They pick "own-occupation" if they're specialized, lock in non'cancelable terms, and right'size benefits to cash flow. You don't need the fanciest contract on day one....

1+ day, 6+ hour 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…...

3+ day, 8+ hour ago  (1680+ words) Picking coverage can feel overwhelming. There are many carriers, policy types, and industry rules. The fine print matters, and prices shift with small changes. Here are some questions you should ask when looking for a package: I use Next for…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (419+ words) For self-employed workers, the stakes are direct. Freelancers, gig workers, solopreneurs, and early retirees buy their own coverage through the marketplace because they have no employer plan to fall back on, so every premium increase lands squarely on a personal…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (506+ words) Finix announced the launch of a new Android-based unattended payment terminal on May 14, 2026, expanding its hardware lineup into self-service, semi-attended, and kiosk environments. The terminal ships pre-configured with the Finix Payment App, supports contactless taps and QR codes, and packs…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (618+ words) According to analysis from the Kaiser Family Foundation and Peterson-KFF Health System Tracker, small businesses buying coverage through ACA-compliant small group plans face a weighted median premium increase of 11% for 2026. About 10% of policies are rising 20% or more. The average employer…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (720+ words) The insurance industry is reshaping its product lines to serve the rapidly growing freelance workforce, rolling out flexible policies, on-demand coverage, and bundled benefit platforms designed specifically for self-employed professionals. For the 16. 8 million Americans now working independently full time, these…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago  (481+ words) The enhanced subsidies, first introduced in the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and subsequently extended, allowed individuals at nearly all income levels to qualify for reduced Marketplace premiums. According to health policy experts, this expansion was one of the most…...

2+ mon, 5+ day ago  (437+ words) In this article, we will explain how COBRA pricing works, what the average costs look like in practice, and how to decide whether COBRA is actually the right bridge for your situation. The cost of COBRA is not set by…...

11+ mon, 2+ week ago  (308+ words) Humana has informed congressional staffers that it supports measures to limit billing practices that result in billions of extra payments to the industry. The company expressed willingness to endorse new restrictions on payments insurers can obtain from diagnoses recorded by…...