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Expert Guides and Articles for Confidently Navigating Health, Life, and Medicare Insurance
7 Surprising Reasons Why Health Insurance Is So Expensive
If you're asking why health insurance is so expensive, you're not alone. Across the United States, both individuals and families face rising monthly premiums, higher deductibles, and shrinking provider networks. But understanding the root causes of these costs can...
How to Choose the Right Health Insurance Plan: Expert Tips from ICT’s Drew Walters
How to choose the right health insurance plan is one of the most important decisions families make—but it’s also one of the most confusing. From ACA plans to health shares and short-term coverage, the options can feel endless and overwhelming. In a recent episode of...
10 Essential Health Benefits ACA Plans Provide to Protect Families
The Affordable Care Act guarantees that all Marketplace health plans include a set of 10 essential health benefits ACA requirements. These benefits ensure that every individual and family gets comprehensive, reliable coverage — not just the basics. Knowing what these...
5 Reasons Why Healthy People Need Health Insurance
Why healthy people need health insurance is a question many people ask. If you’re young, active, and rarely visit the doctor, you might wonder whether health insurance is worth the cost. It’s a common thought: why pay for coverage you might not use? But skipping...
Deductible Copay Coinsurance Explained: A Simple Guide to Health Insurance Costs
Health insurance is full of terms that can feel overwhelming. Deductible, copay, and coinsurance are three of the most important, but also the most confusing. If you’ve ever wondered how they work or how they affect your budget, this deductible copay coinsurance...
Open Enrollment 2026: Dates, Deadlines, and How to Prepare
The countdown is on: Open Enrollment 2026 for Marketplace health insurance starts November 1, 2025. If you buy your own coverage through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace, now is the time to start preparing. Whether you’re in Kansas or one of the 29 states...
5 Key One Big Beautiful Bill Act Changes That Could Impact Your Health Coverage
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act changes are set to bring sweeping shifts to U.S. health coverage—some happening immediately, and others rolling out over the next few years. While many of the most dramatic changes, like large Medicaid cuts, won’t take effect until 2027,...
ACA Subsidy Cliff 2026: How the Return Could Impact Your Health Insurance Premiums
The ACA subsidy cliff 2026 is approaching — and for many Marketplace health insurance enrollees, it could mean a significant jump in monthly premiums. After several years of relief provided by the American Rescue Plan (ARP) and its extension through the Inflation...
