How it might benefit you?
A shift in federal health-care policy appears to be underway.
As early as Thursday, President Joe Biden is expected to issue executive orders to temporarily reopen the health insurance exchanges, according to The Washington Post, and to address roadblocks encountered when low-income households try to access Medicaid. Although details are slim, the actions would reflect Biden’s broader goal of increasing health-care coverage and improving affordability.
“Opening up the marketplace would be helpful,” said Sara Collins, vice president for health-care coverage and access at The Commonwealth Fund. “A lot of people are out of work or losing their jobs and they haven’t enrolled.”