Have you met Malik? Malik is a 23 year old bartender and server who works in the restaurant industry. He works on his feet all day and like millions of Americans, Malik does not have health insurance because he can’t afford it. Can’t afford insurance. Can’t afford to miss work. Malik shared his story with us: “I hurt my …
4 ways the Health Insurance Marketplace keeps you healthy
You and your family may be eligible for free screenings, vaccines, counseling, and other preventive services to keep you healthy. All health plans in the Health Insurance Marketplace and many other plans must cover the preventive services below without charging you a copayment or coinsurance. This applies even if you haven’t met your yearly deductible. Preventive care for all adults: 15 preventive services Preventive care for women: 22 …
Howard’s story: Self Employed and I can’t get health insurance
Have you met Howard? Howard is a self employed software designer who needs health insurance. He designs health care software and like millions of Americans, Howard has been denied health insurance coverage because of a pre-existing condition. Uninsurable until 2014 Howard shared his story with us: “Five years ago, I was diagnosed with Diabetes. Once you get that diagnosis, …
10 health care benefits covered in the Health Insurance Marketplace
Every health insurance plan sold in the Marketplace will offer 10 essential health benefits. What’s covered in the Health Insurance Marketplace These essential health benefits include at least the following items and services: Outpatient care—the kind you get without being admitted to a hospital Trips to the emergency room Treatment in the hospital for inpatient care Care before and after …
Lupita’s story: Worried About Health Insurance?
Have you met Lupita? Lupita is a single mother and a registered dental assistant who is worried about health insurance. She works overtime to provide for her daughter and like millions of Americans, Lupita does not have health insurance because she can’t afford it. Uninsured and making ends meet Lupita shared her story with us: “I work really hard …
Jaime’s story: Life without health insurance
Have you met Jaime? Like many she is living a life without health Insurance. Jaime’s a 27-year-old college graduate who hasn’t been to the doctor since her 11th grade physical. She makes less than $20,000 a year. Like millions of Americans, Jaime does not have health insurance. Sometimes you need more than a good night’s sleep Jaime shared her …
2014 in 214 words| Health Tennessee
There’s a lot to the health care law. But it’s based on a few simple principles, which we’ve described below in a mere 214 words. Follow the links for more details. If you have health coverage you like, you can keep it. Children under 26 can stay on a parent’s health insurance plan. If you don’t have coverage, you can use the new …
Small Business Health Options Program! A new way to SHOP for Small Business Insurance Coverage
The Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP) is a new program that simplifies the process of buying health insurance for your small business. And now there’s a new way to get help with your health insurance questions– the Health Insurance Marketplace Small Employer call center. Call us right now to get your SHOP and small business questions answered by a customer service …
7 ways to save in the Health Insurance Marketplace
There are several ways you can save money in the Health Insurance Marketplace. How you save, and how much you save, depends on several things, including family size and income. You may be able to get lower costs on your monthly premiums when you enroll in a Marketplace health insurance plan. You may qualify for lower out-of-pocket costs for copayments, coinsurance, and deductibles. You or your child may …
Answers to Your Top Health Insurance Questions – Health Insurance Marketplace
Since we launched the new HealthCare.gov on June 21st, we’ve received thousands of health insurance questions and comments on the website, through the call center, and on our social media channels. We’re listening and we value your feedback! Here’s some new content visitors have asked for that answers important questions about dental care, breastfeeding, and coverage for part-time employees: Can I get …