Author Archive: Olivia Hoppe
May Research Round Up: What We’re Reading
Navigators Can Help Close Insurance Gaps Exacerbated by COVID-19
April Research Round Up: What We’re Reading
March Research Round Up: What We’re Reading
Navigating Coverage During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Frequently Asked Questions
The novel coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, has been the cause of confusion and anxiety for individuals and families across the country, especially when it comes to health care. We’ve pulled together some frequently asked questions, and added new COVID-19-specific inquiries, from our Navigator Resource Guide to help guide Navigators, brokers, assisters, and consumers through this complex and trying time.
February Research Round Up: What We’re Reading
There Are New Federal “Public Charge” Rules Going Into Effect Next Week: Here’s What You Need to Know
Beginning February 24, 2020, new rules that expand the criteria for determining whether certain immigrants would be considered a “public charge” are going into effect. While appeals of these new expanded rules make their way through the courts, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the policy may take effect in all states except Illinois, where a separate injunction remains statewide. As the changing rules can be confusing for consumers and assisters, we’ve updated our Navigator Resource Guide to help break it down.
January Research Round Up: What We’re Reading
So, You’ve Got Health Insurance. What Now? Frequently Asked Questions on Post-Enrollment Issues
Open Enrollment ended in most states on December 15, 2019. In the remaining states, Open Enrollment ends this month. For the majority of Americans who enrolled in health insurance before the December 15 deadline and paid their first premium, insurance should now be kicking in. We’ve collected a series of frequently asked questions from our Navigator Resource Guide on post-enrollment issues to help consumers navigate their first few months of having a new insurance plan.