Why young Americans dread turning 26: health insurance chaos

Amid the challenges of adulthood, one rite of passage is unique to the United States: the need to find your own health insurance by the time you turn 26. That is the age at which the Affordable Care ... Read More

A Guide to Finding Insurance at 26

It’s a difficult rite of passage for young adults without job-based insurance. Here are some tips for getting started. By Elisabeth Rosenthal Elisabeth Rosenthal is a senior contributing editor at KFF ... Read More

Do I lose my parents' health insurance the day I turn 26? How to get your own

In the U.S., turning 26 is a significant age. Under the Affordable Care Act, young adults generally lose eligibility for their parents' health care plan at that age. According to data by health ... Read More

Why Young Americans Dread Turning 26: Health Insurance Chaos

Young adults without jobs that provide insurance find that their options are limited and expensive. The problem is about to get worse. Credit... Supported by By Elisabeth Rosenthal and Hannah Norman ... Read More

Why young Americans dread turning 26 as they face health insurance chaos

Affordable Care Act declares that young adults who turn 26 generally must get off their family’s plan and figure out their coverage themselves. Miami Herald File Amid the challenges of adulthood, one ... Read More

HEALTH INSURANCE CHAOS: Why Young Americans Fear Turning 26, Part One

Amid the challenges of adulthood, one rite of passage is unique to the United States: the need to find your own health insurance by the time you turn 26. That is the age at which the Affordable Care ... Read More

HEALTH INSURANCE CHAOS: Why Young Americans Fear Turning 26, Part Two

More than half of Americans ages 18 to 29 have incurred medical debt in the past five years, a KFF Health News data investigation found. Few have the reserves to pay it off. Read More