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What Does Basic Health Insurance Cost?

What Does Basic Health Insurance Cost?

4-minute read

Basic health insurance costs can be confusing, especially if you are shopping for coverage for the first time or changing plans. The price you pay depends on factors like your age, income, where you live, and the type of plan you choose. There is no one-size-fits-all answer when it comes to basic health insurance costs […]

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  1. How can an online doctor consultation benefit me?

    How can an online doctor consultation benefit me?

    4-minute read

    If you need non-emergency medical care, virtual visits can come in handy. Here’s what to know about them. You’re in bed with the sniffles and a cough. You could call your doctor’s office and schedule an in-person appointment. But that would mean you would have to get out of bed, put on clothes and go […]

  2. Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA): What it’s all about

    Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA): What it’s all about

    6-minute read

    This federal law can help you keep your group health plan if you quit or lose a job. Here’s how it works. 1. What is the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA)? 2. Who is eligible for COBRA? 3. How does COBRA work? 4. How long can you stay on COBRA? 5. What is a […]

  3. The basics of health insurance: numbers you need to know

    The basics of health insurance: numbers you need to know

    2-minute read

    Shopping for health insurance can be overwhelming. Whether it’s your first time or your annual review, knowing the basics can help you effectively compare plans and find coverage that suits your needs and budget. An easy way to start is by understanding the basics of health insurance costs. Premiums The premium is the amount you […]

  4. 5 pregnancy checkups you need besides seeing your ob-gyn

    5 pregnancy checkups you need besides seeing your ob-gyn

    5-minute read

    Keep your body and baby healthy with these other important appointments Pregnancy is a big change in a woman’s life. And one of those changes is the number of appointments they have with their obstetrician-gynecologist (ob-gyn). That’s a type of doctor who specializes in women and their babies during pregnancy and childbirth. During these visits, […]

  5. Healthy for life: Heart attack prevention

    Healthy for life: Heart attack prevention

    8-minute read

    If you have cardiovascular disease, you’ll want to know about this serious health situation. What is a heart attack? What are the symptoms of a heart attack? What should I do if I’m experiencing the symptoms of a heart attack? How is a heart attack diagnosed? How is a heart attack treated? What are the […]

  6. How to read and use your health insurance card

    How to read and use your health insurance card

    5-minute read

    Once you understand the numbers and codes, you’ll have access to tons of useful information. Your health insurance card identifies you as an insured person and provides details about your plan. That’s one reason to always carry your card with you. “It’s a good idea to keep the actual card in your wallet,” says Tasha […]

  7. What’s the difference between an FSA and an HSA?

    What’s the difference between an FSA and an HSA?

    4-minute read

    Here’s how to navigate medical savings accounts so you can save money. Out-of-pocket medical expenses can add up quickly. One way you can save money is to set up a special kind of health care account that reimburses you for eligible medical expenses. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) makes the rules for these accounts — […]

  8. The Procrastinator’s Guide to Applying for an ACA Plan

    The Procrastinator’s Guide to Applying for an ACA Plan

    6-minute read

    If you’re reading this story, we’re going to assume that you missed the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Open Enrollment deadline. If you’re keeping track, the 2022 Open Enrollment Period ended for most people on January 15, 2023, in most states. Or, maybe you’re in a state whose deadline was January 31 and that deadline slipped […]

  9. 4 things to do before your Affordable Care Act (ACA) enrollment

    4 things to do before your Affordable Care Act (ACA) enrollment

    3-minute read

    Looking for health insurance during the Affordable Care Act (ACA) enrollment period? Open enrollment begins November 1.1 And there’s a few things you can do right now to get ready, whether you’re new to ACA enrollment or plan to enroll again. If you’re new to the ACA enrollment process, you’ll have a lot to learn […]

  10. 6 types of insurance you may want to consider for your growing family

    6 types of insurance you may want to consider for your growing family

    4-minute read

    Have a baby on the way? Adopting a child? Here are some plans you might want to think about adding. If you’re welcoming a child into your family, you might also be scrambling to add them to your health insurance plan. That’ll be top of mind, whether you have a newborn or are finalizing an […]

  11. Can I get prescriptions filled during a virtual appointment?

    Can I get prescriptions filled during a virtual appointment?

    3-minute read

    Sometimes it may be difficult to get to the doctor’s office for a prescription refill. In those situations, you may be asking: Can I get prescriptions filled during a telehealth visit? Sometimes you can, but not always. You might see virtual appointments referred to as telehealth or telemedicine appointments. During them, your health care provider […]

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© 2025 HealthMarkets Insurance Agency. All rights reserved.

* Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplemental Insurance, and Part D options can be explored.

We do not offer every plan available in your area. Any information we provide is limited to those plans we do offer in your area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-MEDICARE, or your local State Health Insurance Program to get information on all of your options.

To send a complaint to Medicare, call 1-800-MEDICARE (TTY users should call 1- 877-486-2048), 24 hours a day/7 days a week). If your complaint involves a broker or agent, be sure to include the name of the person when filing your grievance.

Attention: This website is operated by HealthMarkets Insurance Agency, Inc. and is not the Health Insurance Marketplace® website. HealthMarkets Insurance Agency, Inc. is licensed as an insurance agency nationwide except in MA. Not all agents are licensed to sell all products. Service and product availability varies by state. Sales agents may be compensated based on a consumer’s enrollment in an insurance plan. No obligation to enroll. Agent cannot provide tax or legal advice. Contact your tax or legal professional to discuss details regarding your individual business circumstances. Our quoting tool is provided for your information only. All quotes are estimates and are not final until consumer is enrolled. Medicare has neither reviewed nor endorsed this information.

HealthMarkets Insurance Agency offers the opportunity to enroll in either QHPs or off-Marketplace coverage. Please visit HealthCare.gov for information on the benefits of enrolling in a QHP. Off-Marketplace coverage is not eligible for the cost savings offered for coverage through the Marketplaces.

This information is not a complete description of benefits. Call the Plan’s customer service phone number for more information.

49075-HM-1022

© 2025 HealthMarkets Insurance Agency. All rights reserved.

* Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplemental Insurance, and Part D options can be explored.

We do not offer every plan available in your area. Any information we provide is limited to those plans we do offer in your area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-MEDICARE, or your local State Health Insurance Program to get information on all of your options.

To send a complaint to Medicare, call 1-800-MEDICARE (TTY users should call 1- 877-486-2048), 24 hours a day/7 days a week). If your complaint involves a broker or agent, be sure to include the name of the person when filing your grievance.

Attention: This website is operated by HealthMarkets Insurance Agency, Inc. and is not the Health Insurance Marketplace® website. HealthMarkets Insurance Agency, Inc. is licensed as an insurance agency nationwide except in MA. Not all agents are licensed to sell all products. Service and product availability varies by state. Sales agents may be compensated based on a consumer’s enrollment in an insurance plan. No obligation to enroll. Agent cannot provide tax or legal advice. Contact your tax or legal professional to discuss details regarding your individual business circumstances. Our quoting tool is provided for your information only. All quotes are estimates and are not final until consumer is enrolled. Medicare has neither reviewed nor endorsed this information.

HealthMarkets Insurance Agency offers the opportunity to enroll in either QHPs or off-Marketplace coverage. Please visit HealthCare.gov for information on the benefits of enrolling in a QHP. Off-Marketplace coverage is not eligible for the cost savings offered for coverage through the Marketplaces.

This information is not a complete description of benefits. Call the Plan’s customer service phone number for more information.

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