ACA Marketplace guide · 2026 rules · updated for the enrollment year Official: HealthCare.gov ↗
✚ ACA Health Insurance GuideMarketplace plans, subsidies, enrollment and state rules — explained
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Open Enrollment: Nov 1 – Jan 15Dec 15 deadline = Jan 1 coverageSEP window: 60 days after any life event4 of 5 enrollees find plans near $10/mo2026 OOP max: $10,600 single / $21,200 family
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Advance Premium Tax Credits and the Repayment Question: What You Owe at Tax Time

The letter arrives in February, and it is not a scam Every spring, hundreds of thousands of Marketplace enrollees open an envelope from the IRS with…

Oct 28, 2026 · 7 min read
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Affordable ACA Health Insurance for the Self-Employed: A Complete 2026 Guide

Freelancers and business owners can cut Marketplace premiums by 70–90% with premium tax credits — if they document income correctly and time enrollment right.

Jan 13, 2026 · 8 min read
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ACA Coverage for Small Business Owners: SHOP, Marketplace Rules and the Owner’s Playbook

Business owners navigate both sides of the ACA — personal Marketplace coverage with self-employed deductions, or group SHOP plans with tax credits. A full comparison.

Jan 13, 2026 · 7 min read
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ACA Health Insurance Costs by State in 2026: Premiums, Subsidies and What You Actually Pay

Benchmark Silver premiums span $350 to $650+ across states — but subsidies invert the ranking. A county-level guide to 2026 ACA costs.

Jan 13, 2026 · 8 min read

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