How do average premiums and subsidies vary by metal level? Is gold, silver or bronze the most popular plan type? Healthinsurance.org has a new tool to see how these factors vary by state: www.healthinsurance.org/obamacare/ma...

Thinking about getting the updated COVID-19 vaccine? Wondering if your health insurance will cover it? @louisenorris.bsky.social breaks it down in our new FAQ here: www.healthinsurance.org/faqs/can-you...

Should you let your health insurance automatically renew? The short answer is no, but here are more details about how this works and why it's in your best interest to actively compare your options each year: www.healthinsurance.org/faqs/should-...

With Marketplace enrollees facing new documentation requirements and potentially large premium increases, now is the time to prepare for enrolling in 2026 coverage. @louisenorris.bsky.social outlines five key actions enrollees can take now to prepare. www.healthinsurance.org/newsroom/pre...

Giving birth can be a joyous time but the medical bills that come along with it can often times cause stress. @louisenorris.bsky.social gives some insight on how to prepare yourself for that time of your life. Read more from @megstesprit.bsky.social at www.romper.com/life/birth-i...

The start of open enrollment for ACA-qualified health insurance coverage is 2 months away! It’s never too early to start preparing! Take a look at when to enroll, how to enroll, and how to determine if you qualify for premium subsidies. www.healthinsurance.org/open-enrollm...

Enhanced ACA premium tax credits are set to expire at the end of 2025. @louisenorris.bsky.social explains the impact on West Virginia, and nationwide, when rising premiums collide with the loss of enhanced subsidies. Read more at @westvirginiawatch.com westvirginiawatch.com/2025/08/15/w...

@louisenorris.bsky.social offers insights regarding how Medicare payments may impact your social security payments in this article written by @jrosenfeldwrites.bsky.social highlighting the best states to relocate to if your social security benefits are reduced. www.gobankingrates.com/retirement/s...

Marketplace premiums are facing double-digit increases after the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, with rate hikes in NC nearing 29%. @louisenorris.bsky.social provides insights on expected premium increases for 2026 coverage. Read more from @rosehoban.bsky.social at bit.ly/45YfdK4

My summary of some of the most immediate health policy changes in the "Big Beautiful Bill," including some that already took effect and others that will take effect for 2026 coverage www.healthinsurance.org/blog/one-big...

Confused about how a health insurance Marketplace works? In this video, @louisenorris.bsky.social explains Marketplaces and how they can help you select ACA health plans, qualify for premium subsidies and enroll during open enrollment or a special enrollment period. youtube.com/shorts/AZSeU...

GOP lawmakers face a conundrum: They want to fund tax cuts for wealthy Americans, but their proposal for that is to slash fed. Medicaid funding, which isn't popular with voters. Here's my overview of some of the ways they could cut Medicaid, and the effects: www.healthinsurance.org/blog/the-mos...

Wondering how to keep your health coverage after college?🎓 Under the Affordable Care Act, you can stay on your parent's plan until age 26, or explore other options if you're transitioning out of school. Learn more about your options here: www.healthinsurance.org/obamacare/ho...

@louisenorris.bsky.social provides insight regarding Medicaid eligibility for undocumented immigrants — qualification requirements, state-by-state specific guidelines, and what alternative coverage options may be available.

I've updated our page about Medigap "birthday rules" www.medicareresources.org/medicare-eli... — UT and VA both have birthday rules taking effect soon. — WY has a proposal awaiting the governor's signature. — IN has passed legislation that hasn't yet been signed into law.

Your health insurance plan might offer wellness incentives! Check out some common wellness perks and start prioritizing your health today! To learn more about wellness incentives, click here! www.healthinsurance.org/.../aca-heal...

Some people who face a lapse in health insurance coverage turn to short-term health insurance. Learn why you might consider a short-term plan and whether it’s available for purchase in your state. Visit www.healthinsurance.org/short-term-h... to learn more.

Can you add your child, spouse, or parent to your health insurance policy? Know the rules and keep your family protected! Learn more: www.healthinsurance.org/glossary/dep...

12 states that have expanded Medicaid under the ACA have “trigger laws” in place that would quickly end or potentially scale back Medicaid expansion if the share of federal funding for Medicaid expansion drops. The details from @louisenorris.bsky.social

How can downsized federal employees keep health insurance coverage in place? Is COBRA an option? | @louisenorris.bsky.social explains

Good morning, Bluesky folks! A big welcome to all my new followers, & a reintroduction: I'm a health policy analyst, writing mostly at healthinsurance.org & medicareresources.org. I've been a licensed insurance broker since 2003, writing full-time about health insurance & health policy since 2008.