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How Pennsylvania small businesses buy group health coverage — through carriers, brokers, and the federal SHOP framework — plus an employer checklist covering census, contribution strategy, and network geography.
Read guideLost job-based coverage in New York? You generally have 60 days to enroll through NY State of Health — and the Essential Plan and Medicaid enroll year-round for those who qualify. Here's the order to check your options in before you commit to COBRA.
Read guideLosing your job in Pennsylvania generally opens a 60-day special enrollment period on Pennie, while Medical Assistance and CHIP enroll year-round. Here's how to compare COBRA against a subsidized Pennie plan and what documents to gather.
Read guideAging off a parent's health plan at 26 generally opens a 60-day special enrollment window in New York. Here's how to compare NY State of Health plans, the Essential Plan, employer coverage, and the state's Age 29 option.
Read guideLosing a parent's health plan at 26 is a qualifying life event in Pennsylvania: you generally get 60 days to pick your own coverage through Pennie, an employer plan, or Medicaid. Here's how to time it and what to compare beyond the monthly premium.
Read guideFreelancers and sole proprietors in New York enroll through NY State of Health, not an employer. Here's how to estimate variable income, check Essential Plan eligibility, and compare QHP metal tiers.
Read guideHow Pennsylvania gig workers — rideshare drivers, couriers, and freelancers — get ACA-compliant coverage through Pennie, estimate variable income for subsidies, and avoid non-ACA products.
Read guideHealthSherpa works with HealthCare.gov, but Pennsylvania runs its own marketplace. Here's why Pennie enrollments finish on Pennie.com — and what PA shoppers should do instead.
Read guideHealthSherpa works with HealthCare.gov, but New York runs its own marketplace. Here is why every New York enrollment completes on NY State of Health, and how to compare plans the right way first.
Read guideMetroPlus and Healthfirst both serve NYC through NY State of Health, but neither is right for everyone. Use this six-check framework to compare networks, drug lists, Essential Plan tiers, and total yearly cost before you enroll.
Read guideUPMC and Highmark marketplace plans are built around competing hospital systems in Western Pennsylvania. Here is a step-by-step framework for verifying networks plan by plan on Pennie before you enroll.
Read guideNew York small businesses can offer group coverage through the small-group market, NY State of Health's Small Business Marketplace, or by funding individual plans. Here are the options — and the checklist to complete before requesting quotes.
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