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The questions clients actually ask me — enrollment windows, what a deductible really costs you, which plan fits which situation. No sales pitch, just the mechanics.

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2027 Open Enrollment in Texas: dates, deadlines and what to do first

Open Enrollment for 2027 Marketplace plans runs Nov 1, 2026 to Jan 15, 2027. Enroll by Dec 15 for coverage that starts Jan 1. Here is what to prepare.

October 30, 2026 · 2 min read Read
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How to compare Marketplace plans in Texas — and our new plan comparison tool

Monthly price is only one of three numbers that decide what a plan costs you. How to compare plans side by side, and a free tool that shows every plan in your county.

October 30, 2026 · 2 min read Read
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Turning 26 in Texas: how to get your own health insurance

At 26 you lose a parent's plan, and that opens a 60-day window to enroll in your own. What to do, when coverage starts, and how your income affects the price.

October 30, 2026 · 2 min read Read
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Pregnant or planning a baby? What Marketplace plans cover and when to enroll

Every Marketplace plan covers pregnancy, delivery and newborn care. But pregnancy alone usually doesn't let you enroll mid-year — here's how the timing works.

October 30, 2026 · 2 min read Read
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2027 Marketplace tax credit changes for immigrants: who still qualifies

Starting with 2027 coverage, the premium tax credit is limited to green card holders and a few other groups. Who is affected, and what options remain.

October 30, 2026 · 2 min read Read
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Why the cheapest Marketplace plan is rarely the cheapest plan

Premium is the number everyone compares and the one that decides the least. How deductible, network and drug coverage quietly change what you actually pay across a year.

August 20, 2026 · 4 min read Read

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