A new federal rule will bring significant changes to Marketplace enrollment, with some of regulations becoming effective in August 2025. Here’s a look at final rule’s changes and when they will take effect.| healthinsurance.org
Under a new federal rule, DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) recipients became ineligible to enroll in Affordable Care Act Marketplace coverage (with or without subsidies), effective August 25, 2025.| healthinsurance.org
During the open enrollment period for 2024 health coverage, more than 21.4 million people enrolled in private qualified health plans (QHPs) through the Marketplaces (exchanges) nationwide. This was a 31% increase over the previous record high set in 2023, when 16.4 million people enrolled in Marketplace QHPs.| healthinsurance.org
Starting in November, DACA health insurance options will include exchange enrollment and eligibility for income-based premium subsidies. The federal government estimates that 100,000 people will be newly eligible for Marketplace coverage under the rule.| healthinsurance.org
Open enrollment for 2025 ACA (Affordable Care Act)-compliant health insurance is just around the corner. Let’s take a look at the various changes that consumers should be aware of this fall.| healthinsurance.org
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has finalized a special enrollment period in states that use HealthCare.gov, granting year-round enrollment in ACA-compliant health insurance if an applicant’s household income does not exceed 150% of the federal poverty level and if the applicant is eligible for a premium tax credit.| healthinsurance.org
Under the Affordable Care Act, individual and small-group health plans that are not grandfathered must cover items and services in 10 health benefit categories.| healthinsurance.org
