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Plain-English guidance for Floridians comparing ACA, Open Enrollment, private coverage, self-employed options, COBRA, and small-business health insurance.

Featured guide · Open Enrollment 2027

Florida Health Insurance Open Enrollment 2027: Dates, Deadline, and What Changed

The federal HealthCare.gov Open Enrollment window for 2027 coverage is scheduled for November 1 through December 15, 2026. See the new deadline and what Florida households should prepare before enrollment begins.

Published August 17, 2026

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Focused answers for students, affordability, small businesses, enrollment changes, job transitions, self-employed coverage, and ACA decisions.

Students

Health Insurance for College Students in Florida: 6 Coverage Options to Compare

Compare parent coverage, school student plans, ACA Marketplace coverage, Catastrophic plans, job-based coverage, and Florida Medicaid eligibility.

Published August 21, 2026

Affordability

Affordable Health Insurance in Florida: How to Compare Total Cost, Not Just Premium

A practical guide to comparing premiums, deductibles, out-of-pocket exposure, provider networks, prescriptions, and Marketplace savings before choosing coverage.

Published August 19, 2026

Small business

Health Insurance for Small Business Owners in Florida

Compare owner-only coverage, small-group options, SHOP, HRAs, employee participation, and individual-versus-group decisions.

Published July 31, 2026

Enrollment timing

When Can I Enroll Outside Open Enrollment?

Qualifying life events that may open a Special Enrollment Period outside Open Enrollment.

Published July 31, 2026

COBRA and job loss

COBRA vs Private Health Insurance in Florida

Compare COBRA, Marketplace, and private coverage after job loss or an employer coverage change.

Published July 31, 2026

Self-employed and 1099

Self-Employed Health Insurance in Florida: ACA vs. Private Plans in 2026

ACA and private-plan considerations for freelancers, contractors, consultants, and other 1099 workers.

Published July 6, 2026

One-person LLC

Can a One-Person LLC Get Health Insurance in Florida?

Coverage paths for solo LLC owners, including individual, Marketplace, private, and eligible group options.

Published and reviewed July 19, 2026

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