Health Care

Could you be among the millions of uninsured Americans who qualify for an exemption from the tax penalty for lacking insurance coverage as required by the Affordable Care Act? The fee for people who went without health insurance in 2014...

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In the past, people who lost their job-based health insurance had little choice but to continue coverage at their own expense under COBRA. But with passage of the Affordable Care Act, the loss of employer-based coverage is now considered a...

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Update:  The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced a new short-term special enrollment period from March 15 to April 30, 2015, giving people in 37 states more time to sign up for 2015 health insurance coverage through Healthcare.gov....

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Update:  The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced a new short-term special enrollment period from March 15 to April 30, 2015, giving people in 37 states more time to sign up for 2015 health insurance coverage through Healthcare.gov....

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As part of the Affordable Care Act, to help people pay for coverage purchased through the Health Insurance Marketplace, low-to-moderate income families and individuals may qualify for a discount on monthly insurance premiums (know as a premium tax credit), as...

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If you need to buy health insurance to comply with the Affordable Care Act mandate that most Americans get coverage or face a tax penalty, you may want to begin your search in the Health Insurance Marketplace that offers discounted...

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The Affordable Care Act open enrollment period is about to get underway. If you’re currently uninsured or buy coverage on your own, here are six things to keep in mind as you weigh your options. 1) The open enrollment period...

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