Writers and Editors

(Updated 1-8-25; originally published 8-22-13)

The following may help freelancers figure out what health insurance freelance writers and editors can get under the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare). According to the Authors Guild:
• "Assistance for premium costs: For those with incomes under specified thresholds, federal tax credits will be available to help cover the costs of premiums.
• "Choices will vary by states: For state-based exchanges, choices will vary depending on where you live. The federal Health and Human Services agency has posted interactive maps that provide useful information and provides links to state exchanges and websites."  See in particular this website:

A guide to insurance across the U.S. (Association of Health Care Journalists)
---Reporting on Consumers’ Health Insurance Problems: 50-State Media Guide.  Read More