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Published onJuly 25, 2014
Health coverage pays for provider services, medications, hospital care, and special equipment when you’re sick. It’s also important when you’re not sick.
Marketplace coverage includes preventive health services like immunizations for children and adults, annual doctor visits for women and seniors, screening and counseling for people of all ages, and more. The best news – it’s free.
Published onJuly 22, 2014
Once you have Marketplace coverage, it’s important to report life changes. This information may change the coverage or savings you’re eligible for.
Here are 7 things to know about reporting life changes:
Published onJuly 17, 2014
While Marketplace health coverage is important, there’s no substitute for living a healthy lifestyle. Staying healthy increases the chances you’ll be there for your family and friends for many years to come. Use your Marketplace health coverage when you are sick and when you are well, to help you live a long and healthy life.
Published onJuly 11, 2014
If you lose your job and are no longer covered through your employer, you may be able to find affordable health coverage in the Marketplace.
Use our screener now to find out if you qualify for a Special Enrollment Period.
Published onJuly 10, 2014
While most people provided all the data they needed on their applications, some consumers were asked for follow-up when they applied for Marketplace coverage. If we asked you for information to back up what you put on your application, we need your help. Sometimes the information in your application doesn’t match what we found in other records. You were still able to finish the enrollment process, but you need to follow up as soon as possible and provide more documents to make sure the Marketplace has the correct information.
Published onJune 30, 2014
We’re working hard to make it easy for you to keep your current Marketplace coverage when your health plan comes up for renewal.
Published onJune 26, 2014
Affordable coverage options are available in the Health Insurance Marketplace® for immigrant families. If you’ve recently moved to the United States and had a change in your immigration status, here are some things you should know about Marketplace coverage:
- In order to buy private health insurance through the Marketplace, you must be a U.S. citizen or be lawfully present in the United States. See a list of immigration statuses that qualify for Marketplace coverage.
Published onJune 16, 2014
If you’re one of the millions of Americans who recently obtained health coverage through the new Health Insurance Marketplace®, Medicaid, or the Children’s Health Insurance (CHIP), From Coverage to Care materials can help answer questions you might have so you can make the most of your health coverage. Resources are available at marketplace.cms.gov/c2c. Some of the topics covered include:
Published onJune 13, 2014
It’s not too late to give your father a special gift. Let the dads in your life know that health insurance is available through Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).
Enrollment is open all year round. Children and teens up to 19 can qualify for free or low-cost coverage – and parents may be eligible too.
Use our screener now to find out if you may qualify for Medicaid and CHIP.
Published onMay 30, 2014
Even though open enrollment is over, you may still have options to get health coverage this year.
Just answer a few questions to find out if you qualify for a Special Enrollment Period, Medicaid, or the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).
Special Enrollment Periods
If you experience a qualifying life event, you’ll still be able to sign up for private insurance in the Marketplace.