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Published onSeptember 21, 2017
Did you know the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends everyone 6 months and older get an annual flu shot by the end of October? If you have Marketplace health insurance, your flu shot is free from a provider in your plan's network. Here are 3 more reasons you should get the flu shot:
Published onSeptember 14, 2017
Open Enrollment for 2018 Marketplace health insurance starts November 1! It’s shorter this year and ends December 15. Connect with us now, so you don’t miss out on deadline reminders and updates.
Published onSeptember 7, 2017
Health coverage is important whether you're sick or healthy. Here are 5 ways your health insurance can help you maximize your health and well-being:
Published onAugust 24, 2017
Once you enroll in a Marketplace plan, you must pay your first
to your health insurance company – not the Health Insurance Marketplace
® – so your medical coverage can begin. If you’ve already paid your premium, you can check if your health insurance is active online or in your plan materials to make sure your health insurance has started:
Published onAugust 10, 2017
Did you know that no insurance plan can reject you, charge you more, or refuse to pay for
for a pre-existing condition?
Published onJuly 27, 2017
Have questions about the Marketplace? Don’t worry — we’re here to help!
Published onJuly 13, 2017
Now that you have Marketplace health insurance, here are three things to remember before you visit your doctor:
Published onJune 29, 2017
Most health plans give you the best deal on services when you see a doctor who has a contract with your health plan. You may be able to see doctors who don’t contract with your plan, but visiting an "in-network" provider usually means you'll have lower out-of-pocket costs.
Published onJune 22, 2017
This summer, put your health and well-being first by getting the
that are right for you.
Published onJune 8, 2017
If you have Marketplace health insurance and your income or household changed — like if you had a baby, got a raise, or someone in your household got new job-based coverage — you should update your application as soon as possible.