You Won’t Be Down & Out with GetInsured
Let’s talk about downtimes. Open enrollment is almost upon us and with a once again abbreviated enrollment period, each hour matters for consumers that wish to purchase health insurance. This
Which States Have State-Based Marketplaces?
States which currently use State-Based Health Insurance Marketplaces: California - Covered California Colorado - Connect for Health Colorado Connecticut - Access Health CT District of Columbia - DC Health Link Idaho
Coverage Start Date Explained
Basic Explanation You’ve pressed Send on your health insurance enrollment application and paid your premium. Now you’re covered, right? Maybe, maybe not. Your health insurance coverage start date—also called your
Exemptions Explained
A Basic Explanation Under the Affordable Care Act, many Americans who don’t have health insurance that qualifies as minimum essential coverage will have to pay a penalty. However, some situations,
Health Insurance Plan Deductibles Explained
A Basic Explanation Even after you buy health insurance, you'll still have to pay some medical bills. Surprised? Many people are -- and this is why the deductible is such
Catastrophic Plans Explained
A Basic Explanation Catastrophic coverage is health insurance that primarily protects you from medical bankruptcy if you suffer a serious accident or illness. It's the least generous type of health
Preventive Care Explained
A Basic Explanation Taking steps to catch health problems early, before they become a big deal, is what preventive care is all about. Preventive healthcare can allow your doctor to
Copays Explained
A Basic Explanation If you have insurance and you get sick, you either make an appointment to see your doctor or drop by an urgent care clinic (or, if it’s
Office Visits Explained
A Basic Explanation When you visit a doctor, the amount you’ll have to pay will depend on what type of doctor you’re seeing and what the office visit is for.
Summary of Benefits Explained
A Basic ExplanationReading the fine print on a health insurance policy is no one’s idea of fun, but it’s definitely worth the effort. Choosing a policy based on the monthly