HealthCare.gov blog
Published onAugust 23, 2018
As you get ready for the upcoming school year, don’t leave health insurance off your back-to-school checklist. Getting health insurance may be more affordable — and simpler — than you think. As a college student, there are several options available to you:
Published onAugust 16, 2018
Health insurance isn’t only for when you’re sick. You can use it to maintain your health. Understanding how your coverage works before you need care can also make things easier if you get sick.
Published onAugust 9, 2018
Did you know all Marketplace plans must cover treatment for
, like asthma, diabetes, and cancer?
Published onAugust 2, 2018
The deadline to enroll in or change 2018 health insurance plans has passed. But you may still be able to enroll for the rest of 2018 if you qualify for a
. Here are 3 important things to know about applying with a Special Enrollment Period:
Published onJuly 26, 2018
Your relationships with your doctors and other care providers can have a big impact on your health care. Now that you’re covered, there are resources to help you pick doctors, hospitals, and other providers that work for you and your plan.
Published onJuly 19, 2018
If your household income has changed, you should let the Marketplace know as soon as possible. Your new income can affect the health coverage or savings you’re eligible for.
Published onJuly 12, 2018
Did you know that all plans offered in the Marketplace cover the same set of
? Essential health benefits are minimum requirements for all Marketplace plans.
Published onJuly 5, 2018
This summer, take advantage of the free
available with your Marketplace health plan. These services can prevent health problems or detect them at an early stage when treatment is likely to work best.
Published onJune 28, 2018
If you're enrolled in a Marketplace plan and have changes to your income or household, you should update your application with income and household changes as soon as possible. See the
full list of changes you should report.
Published onJune 21, 2018
You may qualify for a
if you or anyone in your household lost qualifying health coverage in the past 60 days (or expects to lose coverage in the next 60 days). This means you may be able to enroll in Marketplace health insurance for the rest of 2018.