Prepare for 2026 Open Enrollment: Key Insurance Changes You Need to Know

Guest: Jaeger Spratt, MSW, PHA’s advocacy and treatment access program manager   In this episode, Jaeger Spratt shares what you need to know to prepare for the 2026 open enrollment period. They explain how cuts to Medicaid and other social safety net programs in the recently passed budget bill will affect the PH community and what to expect from 2026 Health Insurance Marketplace plans. Listen now to learn how to navigate potential formulary changes and stay up to date on key enrollment deadlines. Visit PHA’s Insurance and Treatment Access page for more in-depth information. Additional Resources: Financial Assistance info: phassociation.org/help PHA Insurance Guide: phassociation.org/patients/insurance-and-treatment-access/ ACA Marketplace Plans: healthcare.gov Medicare Rights Center: MedicareRights.org; 800-333-4114 Patient Advocate Foundation case management service: PatientAdvocate.org; 800-532-5274 State Health Insurance Assistance Program: shiphelp.org/; 877-839-2675