Every now and then, I’m reminded how blessed I am to have the job I do. Earlier this month, I gave a presentation to the Baton Rouge Rotary Club. They are one of the largest of the 30,000 Rotary Clubs worldwide and home to over 500 businesses in the Capital area. Baton Rouge’s Rotary has been together since 1918! Speaking to them is always a privilege. Read more
I first became involved in the ACA (technically the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act combined with the Health Care Education Reconciliation Act of 2010) way back in January 2009. Read more
It’s become a fact of life here in the United States that we’ve managed to create a healthcare system NO ONE can afford to use if they are paying out of their own pockets.
This is especially true for people living with incomes at or slightly above the federal poverty level (FPL). Read more
It’s the end of the year. I know you are busy. Due dates and holiday parties. But don’t forget to spend some time thinking about health insurance for 2023, especially if you buy an individual plan for you and your family. Read more
Thanksgiving is just a few days away. My large extended family will descend on my house outside of Baton Rouge to eat tons of food, watch football and talk. With every family gathering, there’s lots of conversations. My family members like to tell old stories as much as I do. We catch up with family we only see on major holidays to find out what they’ve been up to. There’s always one relative who brings up the thing WE DO NOT TALK ABOUT and gets everyone, well, animated. Read more
Recently, I wrote about a dramatic change to the health insurance market. It starts officially on Jan. 1, 2023, and it’s called the Family Glitch Fix. This is going to create a brand-new path to more affordable health insurance coverage for many spouses and dependents of employees who currently get coverage through an employer. Read more
