June 3, 2025 ~ Have you ever had to compare health insurance plans or choose which Medicare plan is right for you during your open enrollment period? If questions like “Which health insurance plan should I choose?” or “How do I compare Medicare plans?” are...
Since January 2025, approximately 260,000 federal employees have lost their jobs. For many of these individuals, one of the biggest questions is: What happens to my health insurance now? Most federal employees get health insurance through the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program. If you’re one of...
October 8, 2024 Julie Appleby, KFF Health News It’s that time of year again: In most states, the Affordable Care Act’s annual open enrollment season for health plans begins Nov. 1 and lasts through Jan. 15. Current enrollees who do not update their information or select an...
Starting November 1, 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will allow individuals with Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status to sign up for State Marketplace health insurance plans. What is DACA? The DACA policy, established in 2012, protects children and young adults from...
Katheryn Houghton April 30, 2024 Cass Smith-Collins jumped through hoops to get the surgery that would match his chest to his gender. Living in Las Vegas and then 50, he finally felt safe enough to come out as a transgender man. He had his wife’s support and...
Julie Appleby, KFF Health News April 2, 2024 Some consumers covered by Affordable Care Act insurance plans are being switched from one plan to another without their express permission, potentially leaving them unable to see their doctors or fill prescriptions. Some face large IRS bills...
As of March 5, 2024, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), has expanded eligibility for VA Health Care to millions of Veterans who were exposed to toxins and other hazards, while serving in the U.S. Military. This change was created by the Promise to Address...
Do you get health insurance coverage through your employer? Do you know if your employer-sponsored health insurance plan is insured or self-insured? Do you know thedifference? Do you know why it matters? You should. But if you don’t, you are not alone. Most people don’t. This blog explains...
In order to buy a plan from the Health Insurance Marketplace, someone must (1) live in the United States; (2) be a U.S. citizen, a U.S. National, or be lawfully present in the U.S.; and (3) not be incarcerated. If you are a U.S. “resident”...
After a cancer diagnosis, you may find it challenging to balance your health needs and work responsibilities. If you’re finding it difficult to work, know that you have options, whether it’s getting accommodations, taking time off, going out on disability, or to stop working entirely. Whatever...