Since Congress passed the Affordable Care Act in 2010, there has been an ongoing series of changes to the program commonly known as Obamacare. Initially intended to help all Americans obtain reasonably priced health insurance, read more
Month: March 2023
Finding a Reliable Health Insurer
These days, it is important to protect yourself and your loved ones from health problems and the financial entanglements that often accompany them by getting quality health insurance. For many consumers, getting a health plan read more
Fidelity Estimates You Will Need $275,000 for Medical Care in Retirement
In 2017, almost 10,000 Americans will enter retirement daily. The Baby Boomers are driving this surge in retirement, contributing 33 million more retirees over the next seven years to the current 24 million already in read more
How Insurance Brokers Became Critical for Obamacare Enrollment
The beginning of a new year means many things, but for many American families it means the beginning of a new cycle of Obamacare health coverage. With the many changes implemented by the Trump administration read more
How Price Transparency in Health Care Will Help Consumers
Like most Americans, you are probably concerned about the cost of visiting your doctor or the emergency room. Although the high price of medical products and services probably weigh on your mind—especially if you are read more
Why You Should Consider a Medicare Advantage Policy
If you are approaching retirement age, then you should familiarize yourself with your health insurance options. This includes the basics of Medicare, the federal government’s health insurance assistance program for seniors. Medicare has a number read more
Why California Wants a Single Payer Insurance System
With more than 39 million residents, California is the most populous state in the nation, and with a gross state product of $2.5 trillion, this is the nation’s leading state economy. So, when California pursues read more
Are Health Insurers Profiting at the Expense of Policyholders?
In 2016, the health insurance industry reported $6 billion in profits during the second quarter, a 29 percent jump over the same period from a year before. To most Americans that seems, well, greedy, since read more
What Happens if President Trump Stops Subsidizing Insurers
For months on the campaign trail, Donald Trump repeatedly labeled Obamacare a “disaster” and promised to repeal and replace it. After taking office, President Trump has made health care reform the centerpiece of his legislative read more
The Best Insurance for Pregnant Women
Another child on the way is often a time for celebration, but for most couples this blessing comes with additional responsibilities. Foremost among these is choosing a health plan that not only provides access to read more