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Published onApril 4, 2019

Only a few days left to file 2018 taxes

Tax day is right around the corner! Don’t miss the April 15, 2019 deadline to file 2018 taxes and report your health coverage. No matter how you got health coverage — whether through the Health Insurance Marketplace®, your job, or another source — you must report your 2018 coverage status to the IRS when you file taxes.

Published onMarch 21, 2019

2 steps to 'reconcile' your premium tax credit on 2018 taxes

If you had a Marketplace plan and used
advance payments of the premium tax credit (APTC)
to lower your monthly payment, you’ll have to "reconcile" when you file your 2018 taxes.

Published onJanuary 17, 2019

3 ways to use your new Marketplace coverage

Now that you’re enrolled in a health plan for 2019, you can use your new coverage for regular and emergency care, prescription drugs, and preventive care.

Published onDecember 20, 2018

Pay your premium: Make sure your coverage starts January 1

Now that you’ve enrolled in 2019 Marketplace insurance, you must pay your monthly
premium
for your coverage to start. You pay your premiums directly to the insurance company.

Published onNovember 21, 2018

3 reasons to enroll in 2019 Marketplace coverage

Staying healthy is important. This Thanksgiving, give yourself the peace of mind that comes with having health insurance. You have until December 15, 2018 to enroll in or change health insurance for 2019.

Published onOctober 11, 2018

Find out what Marketplace health plans cover

All Marketplace plans cover the same set of essential health benefits, preventive care, and pre-existing conditions. Starting November 1 you can enroll in or renew a plan for 2019, so you’ll continue to have access to these benefits.

Published onSeptember 27, 2018

Stay healthy with your free flu shot this fall

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that everyone 6 months and older get a flu shot every year. With your Marketplace health plan, your flu shot is free from a provider in your plan's network.