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  • Learn about your costs for 2018 Marketplace insurance

    7 days ago - By Health Insurance

    You can enroll in or change 2018 Marketplace health insurance right now. The 2018 Open Enrollment Period runs until December 15, 2017. Before you apply, get a quick idea of your costs.
    What you pay for insurance depends on your income
    Select your household size and state to see if you may qualify for assistance.
    Based on your income estimate, we'll tell you if you qualify for a Marketplace plan with assistance, or Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program .
    Note : This is just an estimate. You'll learn your exact amount of assistance and plan prices when you fill out a...
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  • Auto-enrollment isn't your best option: Update and compare by December 15

    7 days ago - By Health Insurance

    If you had Marketplace health insurance in 2017, you can renew, change or update your plan for next year until December 15, 2017. That's about a month away. After this date, you can enroll or change plans only if you qualify for a Special Enrollment Period .
    Update & compare, even if you want to keep the same plan for 2018
    Even if you want to keep your same plan for 2018, make sure you it's your best option - log in and update your information by December 15, 2017 :
    New plans may be available this year.
    Costs and coverage could change in your current plan.
    If you don't update your...
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  • Important: Time is running out for 2018 health coverage

    7 days ago - By Health Insurance

    Your last chance to enroll in or change Marketplace health insurance plans for 2018 is December 15, 2017. That's just over 2 weeks away. This is the last and only deadline for 2018 coverage.
    Act now & don't miss the health insurance deadline
    First time using HealthCare.gov? Create an account now.
    Have 2017 Marketplace insurance? Log in now to update your application and compare plans for 2018.
    Get help completing your application
    See answers to your common questions .
    Call the Marketplace Call Center to ask a question, start or finish an application, compare plans, or enroll.
    Search by...
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  • You have until December 15 to sign up for 2018 health coverage

    7 days ago - By Health Insurance

    Only a few days remain before the final December 15 deadline to enroll in 2018 Marketplace health insurance. If you miss the deadline, you may have to wait another year to sign up (unless you qualify for a Special Enrollment Period ).
    Don't miss the deadline & act now
    First time using HealthCare.gov? Create an account now.
    Have 2017 Marketplace insurance? Log in now to update your application and compare plans for 2018.
    Want to see plans first? Preview 2018 plans , with price estimates based on your income, before logging in.
    Get fast information
    What you need to know about Marketplace...
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  • Open Enrollment is over, but you may still have coverage options!

    7 days ago - By Health Insurance

    The deadline to enroll in or change a 2018 Marketplace plan has passed. But you may still be able to enroll in 2018 health insurance if you qualify for a Special Enrollment Period , or get health coverage through Medicaid or the Children's Health Insurance Program .
    Apply with a Special Enrollment Period
    If you experience certain life changes - like losing health coverage, getting married, or having a baby - you may still be able to enroll in a 2018 Marketplace plan through a Special Enrollment Period.
    Learn more about the life changes that may make you eligible.
    Getting covered with...
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  • Don't forget to pay your premium to activate your coverage

    7 days ago - By Health Insurance

    Now that you enrolled in Marketplace insurance for 2018, don't forget to pay your monthly premium directly to your health insurance company, not to the Health Insurance Marketplace®. Your coverage won't start until you do.
    Insurance companies handle premium payments differently. Follow your insurer's instructions about how and when to make your premium payment.
    You may be able to pay online
    Follow these steps to pay at HealthCare.gov:
    Log in to your Marketplace account .
    Select "Start a new application or update an existing one."
    Click your name in the top right, and select "My...
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  • Take advantage of free preventive services in 2018

    7 days ago - By Health Insurance

    Ring in the new year by taking advantage of the free preventive services covered by your Marketplace health insurance! Most Marketplace health plans cover a set of preventive services - like flu shots and screening tests - at no cost to you.
    What preventive services are covered?
    For all adults
    For women
    For children
    Remember to stay in your plan's network
    Visiting an "in-network" provider usually means you'll have lower out-of-pocket costs.
    Preventive services are free only when delivered by a doctor or other provider in your plan's network.
    Visit your health plan's website and view their...
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  • No 2018 health insurance? See if you can still get coverage

    7 days ago - By Health Insurance

    If you didn't enroll in Marketplace health insurance during the 2018 Open Enrollment Period, you may still be able to get coverage two ways:
    If you qualify for a Special Enrollment Period
    You may qualify for a Special Enrollment Period if you or anyone in your household got married, had a baby, adopted a child, or had a household move in the past 60 days .
    See the full list of life events that make you eligible.
    Not sure you qualify? Answer a few fast questions to find out.
    Through Medicaid or the Children's Health Insurance Program
    Medicaid and CHIP provide free or low-cost health...
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