Health Insurance
Tke Centers For Medicare & Medicaid Services Has Failed To Open The Federal Marketplace For A Free Look
The Obamacare open enrollment begins on Sat. Nov. 1st and ends on Jan. 15th. This year as millions of Americans face large increases on their health insurance plans, the Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has failed to open up Healthcare.gov for a free look. The free look allows consumers to preview the new plans for 2026 so they can make an informed decision once the open enrollment begins.
Millions Of Floridians Are Seeing Substantial Increases In Their Obamacare Premiums
Approximately 4.7 million Floridians are poised to see large increases in their Affordable Care Act (ACA), or Obamacare, plan costs. This major change is primarily due to the potential expiration of enhanced premium tax credits at the end of the year. Impact of Expiration: If Congress does not extend the enhanced subsidies, millions of enrollees nationwide, including the 4.7 million in Florida, could see their out-of-pocket premium payments more than double on average in the next year. Florida has the highest ACA enrollment in the country, which is why so many residents would be affected by the expiring credits. Anticipated [...]
Obamacare Open Enrollment Step By Step Guide
The Clock is Ticking: Your 2026 Obamacare Open Enrollment Survival Guide It's that time of year again! The annual Obamacare Open Enrollment Period—also known as the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Open Enrollment—is here. This is your critical window to enroll in a new health insurance plan, renew your existing coverage, or switch plans for the coming year. If you don't act now, you could be left without coverage or stuck in a plan that no longer meets your needs. Here is everything you need to know to navigate the 2026 Open Enrollment and secure your health coverage. Key Dates [...]
Florida Medicare AEP 2025: Your 10‑Step Checklist for Oct 15–Dec 7
If you’re on Medicare in Florida, the Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) runs from October 15 to December 7, 2025. This is your once‑a‑year window to change Medicare Advantage and Part D prescription drug plans for coverage starting January 1, 2026. Use this simple, Florida‑focused checklist to make confident choices and avoid costly surprises. Who this guide is for Current Medicare beneficiaries in Florida (Original Medicare + Part D or Medicare Advantage) Floridians helping a parent, spouse, or friend with Medicare decisions Those newly eligible for Medicare who want to understand AEP versus other enrollment windows The 10‑step AEP checklist for [...]
78% of Adults Support Extending the Enhanced Tax Credits for ACA
A new poll from the Kaiser Family Foundation shows that 78% of adults support extending the enhanced tax credits for ACA Marketplace insurance. With the recent government shutdown, many are advocating for continued support to make healthcare more accessible. Do you believe extending these credits will improve healthcare affordability for more Americans? Share your thoughts!
Obamacare Premiums To Rise as Much as 75%
Obamacare premiums will rise as much as 75% during the upcoming open enrollment. The reasons is because the insurance carriers have requested as much as 15% and the enhanced premium tax credits added during covid 19 will expire at the end of this year. These actions will force millions of Americans to choose new more affordable medical plans.
Federal Judge Blocks Some Obamacare Changes
A federal judge paused portions of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' planned regulatory changes to the Affordable Care Act's health insurance marketplace on Friday, just days before they were due to take effect. U.S. District Judge Brendan Hurson in Baltimore in his ruling sided with a challenge brought by the city of Chicago, the mayor and city council of Baltimore and public health advocates. They said the changes would result in more than 2 million people losing their health insurance coverage by increasing fees and imposing other barriers.
Aetna To Exit Florida Individual Market
Aetna has announced that they will be leaving the Florida individual health insurance market effective Dec. 31st. Anyone currently covered by an Aetna individual health insurance plan will need to enroll in a new insurance plan during the upcoming open enrollment period.
Changes Coming To Obamacare
The Trump administration has proposed several changes to Obamacare that could effect you. One is to shorten the open enrollment to two months so that it would end on Dec. 15th instead of Jan. 15th as it is now. Also, the special open enrollment for those below 150% of federal poverty limit and to end the increased subsidies that were implemented after Covid. These changes could impact millions of people who get their health insurance from the Federal marketplace