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What’s New for 2021 Marketplace Enrollment?

Posted October 19, 2020 by Megan Houston

On November 1, the eighth open enrollment period begins for marketplace coverage under the Affordable Care Act. We at CHIR are tracking several policy changes that could affect marketplace enrollment and plan affordability in 2021, including: impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, new special enrollment periods, and recent court rulings on contraception coverage and the public charge rule. To learn what’s new for 2021, read our CHIRBlog summarizing the major policy changes consumers might encounter this year.

What’s at Stake: The World of Health Insurance for People with Pre-Existing Conditions before the ACA

Posted October 13, 2020 by Megan Houston

As hearings begin for the nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court, Senators are using their time to emphasize the case challenging the ACA that will be heard one week after election day. CHIR expert Megan Houston reflects on the protections secured by the ACA that many now are taking for granted.

As Insurers Return to ACA Marketplaces, SCOTUS Case Looms Large

Posted October 1, 2020 by Megan Houston

The ACA marketplace has seen many disruptions since its implementation but in a sign of greater stability, major insurers are re-entering the marketplace or expanding their footprint. CHIR’s Megan Houston assesses the factors that are driving these insurers’ decisions, just as the ACA faces another challenge from the Supreme Court next month.

The ACA and the Supreme Court: What’s Next for States and the Federal Government?

Posted July 11, 2012 by Katie Keith

While many will be focused on the drama of the November election, Katie Keith discusses the need for federal and state officials, health plans, providers, and consumer advocates to stay focused on meeting critical implementation goals on very tight timeframes so that the promise of the Affordable Care Act's reforms can be realized.