Alison Clarke- Insurance Agent

01/29/2026

Jan 31 is the deadline for marketplace (individual) health insurance. Unless there is a qualifying event, the option to enroll ends 1/31. Sign up for dental and/or vision plans anytime!

01/09/2026

The Senate is now considering the House’s proposal to extend the federal tax credits. Since the premiums have spiked, the federal tax credits would help families with some of the higher premium costs. If the bill passes, it’s unclear how the new tax credits would be applied to plans already in place.

01/08/2026

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/01/08/house-passes-aca-subsidies-bill/

Prospects for passage in the Senate are unclear. The enhanced subsidies expired at the end of 2025, driving costs up for millions.

12/16/2025

Access Health CT extended the deadline for Jan 1 to 12/20 due to the website outrage

12/11/2025

As a result of the federal bill passed in July, HSA eligibility is expanded to all Bronze and Catastrophic plans.

11/29/2025

https://bipartisanpolicy.org/issue-brief/enhanced-premium-tax-credits-who-benefits-how-much-and-what-happens-next/

A good piece on the Enhanced tax credits.

As Democrats and Republicans consider a path forward, this issue brief examines recent federal policy changes to premium subsidies, the populations likely to be affected by expiration of the enhanced PTCs, the key levers to reform the enhanced PTCs, and available data on recent policy proposals.

11/26/2025

Online buzz about possible tax credits extension for one year. President acknowledges an extension ‘may be necessary’.

11/21/2025

I’m pleased to announce that I’m now licensed for life/health in PA.

11/11/2025

Are you a senior, looking for a dental/vision/hearing bundle? Aetna and CIGNA both offer senior supplemental benefits.

11/09/2025

https://www.fox9.com/news/trump-announces-price-cuts-wegovy-zepbound?link_source=ta_first_comment&taid=690edc7a3ba2550001693049&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=trueanthem&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQKNjYyODU2ODM3OQABHkqekU4UytYpGBtOIG5APo_yISAldP2VVzU4erPoCWkmk9CSZYSjVJDORAYT_aem_xxYN3hKNf7LND-1yWdiv0w

President Donald Trump has unveiled a deal with drugmakers Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk to reduce prices for their obesity treatments Zepbound and Wegovy. Here’s what we know.

11/09/2025

Still no word on tax credits for individuals and families over the 400% of fed pov limit. Hang tight.. deadline for Jan 2026 coverage is Dec 15. Paying over $1500 a month for health insurance is insane.

11/05/2025

Did you get tax credits in past years? With the tax credits now limited to 400% of fed pov limit, many are struggling with the sky high health care premiums. I’m suggesting you wait to enroll for 2026. The deadline is 12/15, so there is time to see how the fed gov addresses the enhanced tax credits. I will share any news once it’s available.