Healthcare News & Blog

Just went self-employed in NC? Learn how to enroll in ACA Marketplace plans, claim tax credits, and choose HSA-eligible coverage as a freelancer or small business owner.

NC parents: learn how family ACA plans work, how long kids can stay on your plan, subsidy eligibility, and coverage options for uninsured college students.

From Medicaid changes to Medicare and ACA plans, here's what rural North Carolina residents need to know about their health coverage options in 2026.

North Carolina expanded Medicaid in late 2023, gaining hundreds of thousands of enrollees. Learn what changed, who still falls through the cracks, and what a UNC study found.

Learn how Medicare Part D prescription drug plans work in North Carolina — formularies, costs, coverage gaps, and how to avoid late-enrollment penalties.

Retiring before 65 in NC? Explore ACA Marketplace subsidies, COBRA, spousal plans, and cost strategies to bridge the gap until Medicare starts.

Lost employer health insurance in North Carolina? Learn how COBRA, ACA Marketplace plans, and Medicaid compare — plus key enrollment deadlines to protect your coverage.

ACA enrollment fell in NC as premiums rose. Learn why it happened, who's affected, and which health coverage options still make sense for NC families in 2026.

NC gig workers and independent contractors can access ACA Marketplace plans, Medicaid, and HSAs. Learn your options, subsidy eligibility, and enrollment tips.

Learn how to appeal denied health insurance claims in NC. Step-by-step guidance for ACA marketplace and Medicare plans, deadlines, documents, and free resources.

NC employees can build a real financial cushion with the right emergency savings account. Learn how much to save, where to keep it, and how health coverage fits in.

Two active Cyclospora outbreaks — including a Taco Bell cluster in 9 states — put NC residents on alert. Learn symptoms, safe foods, and how your health plan covers care.

NC's new Health Care Affordability Commission held its first meeting July 21, 2026. Learn what it could mean for your health insurance costs and coverage options.

Divorced in NC? Learn your COBRA rights, ACA marketplace enrollment windows, and coverage alternatives to stay protected after losing a spouse's health plan.

Retiring in NC before 65? Compare ACA Marketplace plans, COBRA, spousal coverage, and Medicare options to find the right health coverage for your situation.

Learn how Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum ACA Marketplace plans work in NC — and which tier fits your budget, health needs, and subsidy eligibility.

Federal Medicaid work requirements take effect in 2027. Here's how NC farmworkers and seasonal workers can protect their health coverage under the new rules.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC is taking over state employee health plans again. Here's what this means for NC workers, families, and your coverage options in 2026.

Blue Cross NC's five Medicare Supplement plans cover benefits, premiums, eligibility, and added-value programs.

Fill the gaps in Original Medicare with a plan that fits your budget.

ICHRA explained to employers what employee friction is and how to manage it.

SilverSneakers gives Blue Cross NC Medicare members free access to gyms, classes, and online fitness programs designed for older adults.

ICHRA reimbursements are 100% tax-deductible and exempt from payroll taxes — making them more tax-efficient than a traditional group plan or a cash stipend. This article breaks down five ways North Carolina employers can reduce their tax liability while offering better, more flexible health benefits to their employees.

Restaurants, multi-state employers, construction companies, and startups thrive with ICHRA. Older, stable workforces may not. Here's how to tell the difference.