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.
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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.
Published onApril 9, 2020
Simple ways to use Marketplace coverage to improve your health
Now that you have Marketplace health coverage, learn what you can do to stay healthy and get the care you need:
Published onMarch 12, 2020
5 things to know about tax Form 1095-A
If anyone in your household had Marketplace health insurance in 2019, you should have already received Form 1095-A, Health Insurance Marketplace® Statement, in the mail. Here are 5 important things to know about this form.
Published onMarch 6, 2020
3 things to know about coronavirus disease and your Marketplace coverage
You may be hearing about the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the news. Currently, the rules in your Marketplace health plan for treatment for COVID-19, remain the same as for the treatment of any other viral infection. Check with your health insurance company for their specific benefits and coverage policy. Here are some other things to know about how your Marketplace health plan works when it comes to COVID-19:
Published onFebruary 27, 2020
Tips for “reconciling” your premium tax credit on 2019 taxes
You have until April 15, 2020 to file your 2019 federal income tax return. If you had a Marketplace plan in 2019 and used to lower your monthly payment, you’ll have to "reconcile" your tax return.
Published onJanuary 30, 2020
3 routine ways to use your 2020 Marketplace coverage
Health coverage pays for provider services, prescriptions, hospital care, and special equipment when you're sick. It's also important when you're not sick.
Now that you're enrolled in a health plan for 2020, here's how you can use your new coverage throughout the year no matter your situation.
Now that you're enrolled in a health plan for 2020, here's how you can use your new coverage throughout the year no matter your situation.