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 […]

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 — […]

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 […]

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 […]

What is a High-Deductible Health Plan? What is a Health Savings Account? What are the pros of a High-Deductible Health Plan? What are the cons of a High-Deductible Health Plan? How does a High-Deductible Health Plan work? How does your HSA work with your High-Deductible Health Plan? There are many options to consider when shopping […]

You’ve decided to retire early. Congratulations, by the way! But if you do retire early, that means you have some important decisions to make. One of them is figuring out how to get health coverage. That’s because if you retire in your 50s, you won’t be able to get Medicare until you turn 65. Thankfully, […]

HealthMarkets fills you in on these 2 popular types of plans — and which one might be right for you. Shopping for health insurance during the Open Enrollment Period can be stressful. You have to predict how much insurance you think you’ll need in the coming year. And that might not be so easy to […]

  When it’s time to renew your health insurance policy, what should you look for? In most cases, you’ll review your health insurance policy, evaluate your options, and choose a plan during Open Enrollment beginning on November 1, for coverage beginning Jan. 1.1  Maybe you’ll renew your existing health insurance policy. Or maybe some things […]

Newborn Health Insurance – The first thing to know about getting your newborn health insurance is that birth is a qualifying event.

Trying to figure out health insurance on your own? You’ve got a lot of options to choose from to get health insurance coverage. And that’s a good thing. But with so many choices and a mix of health insurance plans with different levels of coverage to choose from, it can be a little overwhelming trying […]

Knowing that your healthcare costs are covered for the year ahead can be a big relief. Thankfully, millions of Americans have access to health insurance through the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The ACA’s marketplace lays out your health insurance options so you can shop for a plan that best fits your needs. You can also learn […]

Have you recently had a qualifying life event? “A qualifying what?” you might ask. What is a qualifying life event? A qualifying life event could be a situation like losing your job, having a baby, moving to a new state, or becoming a U.S. citizen. These events not only open new chapters in your life […]