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Health Insurance Feb 26, 2025 10 min

How Much Does ObamaCare Cost in 2025? A Comprehensive Guide.

The cost of ObamaCare varies significantly based on your location, the plan type you choose, and your income level. For 2025, premiums range from an average of $381 for Bronze plans to $507 for Gold plans, with substantial state-by-state variation.

By Mira Research Team
Health Insurance Aug 9, 2021 7 min

How to Get Health Insurance During the Special Enrollment Period

If you did not purchase health insurance or are not previously covered, you might apply during the Special Enrollment Period if you have a qualifying life event.

By Gavin Oxley
Health Insurance Aug 11, 2022 7 min

Costco Health Insurance: What it is & What it Costs

Costco is a consumer hub with various offerings; food samples, toiletries, realtor insurance policies, and health insurance. Costco has a health insurance plan and marketplace where clients can view and compare prices for different health insurance lines. To do this, Costco recently merged with Custom Benefits Consultants, Inc (CBC). The average monthly cost for Costo Health Insurance ranges between $335 and $712, depending on what state you live in.

By Madeline Hlobik
Health Insurance Aug 4, 2021 7 min

What is Short Term Health Insurance & Where to Get It?

If you consider making a life change where you will temporarily lack long-term health insurance, you may want to consider short-term health insurance. Short-term health insurance can be used when you don’t have employer-sponsored health insurance or other long-term health insurance options.

By Gavin Oxley
Health Insurance Aug 23, 2022 7 min

6 Free or Low-Cost Health Insurance Options in Texas

Health insurance helps to protect you from high and unexpected medical costs. This can tend to be very expensive, so it's important to know all of the available options that are at your disposal. In Texas alone, there are 6 affordable healthcare options that could save both you and your family money.

By Talor Bianchini
Health Insurance Jan 1, 2024 7 min

Best Short-Term Health Insurance Options in Texas 2024

In Texas, short-term health insurance is a unique topic that is different from in many other states. Texas legislators did not impose stricter regulations on short-term coverage and, therefore, these plans follow federal regulations plan duration and renewals.

By Gavin Oxley
Health Insurance Jan 1, 2024 9 min

Best Family Health Insurance Plans - 2024

Family health insurance plans are the same concept as an individual health insurance plan; however, the critical difference is that family health insurance plans will cover multiple individuals. Many dependents, such as spouses, naturally born children and legally adopted or foster children, can be covered under one health insurance plan. The best family health insurance plans include Preferred Provider Organization (PPO), Health Maintenance Organization (HMO), Exclusive Provider Organization (EPO), and Point-of-Service Plans (POS), and High-deductible Health Plans.

By Madeline Hlobik
Health Insurance Jan 1, 2024 11 min

What Are the Best Health Insurance Options for Pregnant Women in 2024?

Whether you are planning children into your future, amid a pregnancy, or have just given birth, having a health coverage plan is essential for managing the planned and unplanned healthcare costs for you and your baby. Maternity and infant care can be expensive, but health coverage enables you to engage in prenatal and postnatal care, minimizing the mother, your chances of complications during pregnancy.

By Ashley Brooks
Health Insurance Jan 1, 2024 6 min

Updated Income Limits and Subsidy for Obamacare in 2024

If your annual income is between $12,760 and $51,040 you are eligible for ACA subsidy/Premium Tax Credit in 2021.  If qualified, your monthly subsidy is ranging from $451 to $89 a month (lower income, higher subsidies).

By Khang T. Vuong, MHA
Health Insurance Aug 23, 2022 7 min

What is a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & How Does it Work?

A Flexible Spending Account allows employees to put some of their income aside to use for qualified medical expenses later. The main perk of an FSA is that the funds contributed are not subject to income and payroll taxes. Both employees and employers can contribute to an FSA.

By Alexis Bryan
Health Insurance Aug 23, 2022 8 min

How Much Does Health Insurance Cost?

The cost of health insurance in the U.S. is not straightforward. There are multiple components that make up your total health insurance costs and specific factors that determine the amount you pay. This article outlines the complicated nature of health insurance costs in today’s market.

By Alexis Bryan
Health Insurance Aug 2, 2021 5 min

How & Where to Get Fast Health Coverage

Fast health coverage is sometimes needed in the case of an unexpected or emergent health care need. In the case that you do not have an employer-sponsored or other long-term medical insurance plan, there are some fast health coverage options you can purchase in the interim. In this article, we look at the best options that you can get quickly.

By Gavin Oxley