Frequently-asked questions by tag
What is the Medicaid ‘coverage gap’ and who does it affect?
November 18, 2022 – Q. I keep hearing about the "coverage gap" in states that are not expanding Medicaid. Can you explain what that means and who it affects?…
I thought subsidies were available for anyone with incomes up to 400% of poverty level, but the calculators I’ve used say our family doesn’t qualify. Why?
July 7, 2022 – Q. My income is $44,000, which is just about 344% of poverty level. I thought that subsidies were available for anyone with incomes up to…
I earn just $22,000 a year. How can I afford the out-of-pocket costs of health insurance?
November 10, 2021 – Q. I'll turn 26 soon, and will lose access to coverage under my parents' health plan. I understand that I am expected to buy insurance,…