Carson Pedraza

The federal healthcare marketplace for businesses is always open for business. Enrollment in healthcare plans is year-round under the Small Business Health Options Programs (SHOP), which was created under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) for employers with one-to-50 workers. The ACA created the SHOP program to address the lack of health…...

Guest Blog by Mary Lawrence Mary Lawrence relates her own journey with Epilepsy and her will to the live her fullest no matter where the road takes her: “During my childhood and throughout adulthood, I’ve had trouble with my parents, mentors, and acquaintances understanding my epilepsy. Some called my seizures…...

As Congress begins its debate on changing the Affordable Care Act (ACA), it’s good to review the success the federal health care law has had in reducing the uninsured rate in the U.S. Today, more than 30 million people are currently insured as a result of the ACA’s insurance subsidies, expanded Medicaid eligibility,…...

Whether you’re on a healing hike or hitting the beach, make the most out of your summer by staying healthy with preventive care. Get the most out of your health coverage this summer by getting the preventive care you need. Did you know? Most health plans cover shots and screening…...

Hector Salgado and his wife, Liliana Pinzon depend on an affordable ACA policy to stay healthy and happy. For Liliana Pinzon and her husband Hector Salgado, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has been a blessing. Her husband has diabetes and depends on health care coverage to get the regular check-ups and…...

Coverage Matters. Even though it’s outside the open enrollment period, there’s no reason to go without health insurance for the rest of 2017. You may still be able to enroll under special circumstances or if you qualify for Medicaid. There are certain change of circumstances – or life events –…...

If your children need health coverage, they may be eligible for the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) – known in Florida as Kidcare –  which provides low-cost health insurance in families who earn too much to qualify for Medicaid. Enrollment in Kidcare is year-round. Enroll this summer and your children…...

Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) – known as Kidcare in Florida – provide free or low-cost health coverage to millions of Americans, including some low-income people, families and children, pregnant women, the elderly, and people with disabilities. Even though Florida hasn’t expanded Medicaid to cover all people…...