[su_box title=”Keep in mind…” style=”default”] The open enrollment period is the official time period to buy, change, or switch health insurance After the open enrollment applicants need a special enrollment period Special enrollments require qualifying life events Pregnancy is not a federal qualifying event, some states differ [/su_box] The time Read more…
[su_box title=”Keep in mind…” style=”default”] Teens are the healthiest age group but they still need health insurance and medical care Teens who are away at school can use low-cost student health insurance plans Public health insurance programs like Medicaid and CHIP can help eligible teens and their families The Health Read more…
[su_box title=”Keep in mind…” style=”default”] You will understand the brief history of having a baby without insurance before The Affordable Care Act You will get a sense of the options that are available to have a baby when you lack a health insurance policy You will have the knowledge and Read more…
[su_box title=”Keep in mind…” style=”default”] TRICARE is a health insurance program for soldiers in the United States armed services and their families There are several different types of TRICARE plans Most TRICARE plans meet the minimum essential coverage guidelines outlined in the Affordable Care Act Some of the most common Read more…
[su_box title=”Keep in mind…” style=”default”] Under the Affordable Care Act, you can stay on your parent’s plan until you turn 26 in most cases If you are on your parent’s employer-based plan, it will typically end as soon as you turn 26 If you are on your parent’s marketplace plan, Read more…
[su_box title=”Keep in mind…” style=”default”] Insurance can no longer be denied because of a pre-existing condition, and this includes pregnancy Having a baby is considered to be a special life event, meaning that women do not have to wait until the next Open Enrollment Period to get health insurance Pregnant Read more…
[su_box title=”Keep in mind…” style=”default”] Understand what the immediate healthcare needs are for your family and prepare for emergency treatment options Know what your budget can handle when it comes to monthly premium costs You may have ti use a new doctor within the plan network There may be a Read more…
[su_box title=”Keep in mind…” style=”default”] If you are trying to get health insurance through the healthcare marketplace, there are several documents and information you will need to have readily available Some of the information you might need includes home and mailing addresses, social security number, and document information if you Read more…
[su_box title=”Keep in mind…” style=”default”] If you have lost coverage due to a job change or job loss, you can apply for coverage under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act, also known as COBRA You can search the Health Insurance Marketplace, also known as the Health Insurance Exchange, and compare Read more…
[su_box title=”Keep in mind…” style=”default”] The Marketplace offers subsidized coverage COBRA insurance pros and cons There are other options for insurance if you are unemployed [/su_box] The security of having benefits while employed is a beautiful thing. However, layoffs happen, people quit, or other unforeseen circumstances wind up leaving people Read more…
