Published onApril 4, 2019
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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 to lower your monthly payment, you’ll have to "reconcile" when you file your 2018 taxes.
Published onMarch 7, 2019
How to check your Form 1095-A
If anyone in your household had Marketplace health insurance in 2018, you should have already received Form 1095-A, Health Insurance Marketplace® Statement, in the mail.
Published onJanuary 31, 2019
3 things to know about 2018 taxes & Marketplace insurance
2018 tax filing season starts January 29, 2019. You must report information about your 2018 health coverage when you file. If you had Marketplace health insurance in 2018, check out these 3 tips:
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 onJanuary 3, 2019
Ring in the New Year with free preventive services
Starting in 2019, take advantage of the free preventive services — like flu shots and screening tests — available with your Marketplace plan.
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 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.