Published onJanuary 28, 2021
Get ready for tax season
Tax filing season is here. If you had Marketplace coverage in 2020, follow these steps to get ready.
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Published onJanuary 14, 2021
Newly insured? Get answers to your health coverage questions
Now that you're enrolled in a health plan for 2021, you probably have questions about how to get the most out of your new coverage. We’re here to help, even after you enroll.
Published onDecember 23, 2020
Activate your 2021 health plan by paying your premium
To activate your 2021 health insurance plan, pay your first premium directly to the insurance company (not the Marketplace). Your coverage won’t start until you make payment, so follow their instructions carefully. You may be able to pay online at HealthCare.gov.
Published onNovember 25, 2020
This Thanksgiving, get peace of mind with 2021 health insurance
This holiday season, gift yourself the peace of mind that comes with having health coverage. You have until Tuesday, December 15, 2020 to enroll in or change health insurance for 2021.
Published onSeptember 17, 2020
Get the flu shot this fall
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends everyone 6 months and older get a yearly flu shot by the end of October. By getting the shot, you’re helping to lower the spread of flu-related illnesses, hospitalizations, and even death.
Published onSeptember 10, 2020
Marketplace health benefits & coverage: What to know
All plans offered in the Marketplace, cover a set of 10
, including ambulatory patient services, emergency care, and pregnancy, maternity, and newborn care.Published onJune 18, 2020
Use Marketplace coverage to improve your health
Health coverage is important even when you don’t feel sick. No matter your health status, there are things you can do proactively to lead a healthier life.
Published onMay 21, 2020
Understanding regular vs. emergency health care
It’s almost always best to get routine care and recommended
from a primary care provider. There are big differences between visits to your primary care provider and emergency care.Published onMay 7, 2020
Marketplace coverage & prescriptions: What you need to know
All Marketplace plans cover prescription drugs. Fill any prescriptions you got from your doctor and take them as directed. Here are 3 things to know about filling prescriptions:
Published onApril 23, 2020
Sending documents to confirm Special Enrollment Period eligibility
If you applied for 2020 Marketplace coverage through a Special Enrollment Period, you may be asked to provide documents to confirm the life events that make you eligible. You must send them before you can start using your coverage.