Special Enrollment Periods and Qualifying Life Events
Those of us with life changes – or “Qualifying Life Events” – can skip the…
James Yoo
James is a writer and editor for HealthCare.com and its web properties. He is a former newspaper journalist. James has an MA in journalism from Syracuse University and a BA in history from the University of Pennsylvania.
Latest Articles by James Yoo
Official 2020 Federal Poverty Levels for Health Insurance Have Been Released
If you are considering buying an Affordable Care Act (ACA) health plan, also known as…
Updated on: June 30th, 2021
Health Insurance for American Indians and Alaska Natives
According to the 2010 U.S. census, 5.2 million individuals identify as American Indians and Alaska…
Updated on: January 21st, 2021
How Essential Health Benefits Affect Treatments for Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders
Maintaining your mental health is just as essential to well-being and happiness as your physical…
Updated on: March 8th, 2021
If I’m Not a U.S. Citizen, Can I Still Be Eligible for Medicaid?
If you are not a U.S. citizen, you may be eligible for Medicaid, depending on…
Updated on: June 2nd, 2021
What Happens if My Short-Term Health Insurance Ends While I’m Hospitalized?
Short-term (temporary) health insurance is a good bridge until you can get more comprehensive coverage…
Updated on: February 18th, 2021
6 Types of Supplemental Insurance to Fill Your Coverage Gaps
Health insurance can make a big difference when it comes to paying for expensive medical…
Updated on: January 21st, 2021
How to Choose Between Major Medical Insurance and a High-Deductible Health Plan
Your health insurance may be oriented around a traditional major medical structure (with copayments) or…
Updated on: February 18th, 2021
Taxes Under Obamacare: 1095-A Tax Form, Tax Credits, Deductions, and Everything Else
As you prepare to file income taxes, you must consider whether or not Obamacare taxes…
Updated on: January 21st, 2021
Marketplace Health Insurance or Non-Marketplace Health Insurance?
The Affordable Care Act encourages you to have comprehensive health insurance, but you don’t have…