Health Insurance Blog
How we're working to improve HealthCare.gov
We’re committed to updating you on our progress as we work to improve HealthCare.gov. Check back often to get the latest information on the status of our site.
And remember, there are 4 ways you can apply for coverage.
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We’re listening — and improving every day
We know using HealthCare.gov has been frustrating for many Americans. The initial consumer experience of HealthCare.gov has not lived up to the expectations of the American people. We are committed to doing better.
We’ve been gathering feedback since the day we launched – from our customer service representatives, social...
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4 ways to apply for coverage in the Health Insurance Marketplace
Open enrollment in the Health Insurance Marketplace is here and we’re working hard to help you get covered. We’re making improvements to HealthCare.gov and more people are applying and getting covered every day.
How to apply for Marketplace coverage
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Open enrollment in the Health Insurance Marketplace is here!
The Health Insurance Marketplace is open! You can now enroll in a health insurance plan that covers essential benefits, pre-existing conditions, and preventive services.
Most people who apply for coverage will qualify for lower costs of some kind in the Marketplace.
4 things you can do...
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10 ways to get ready for the Health Insurance Marketplace
Open enrollment in the Health Insurance Marketplace is coming soon. Here’s how you can get ready to enroll starting October 1, 2013.
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4 steps to getting covered in the Health Insurance Marketplace
You can apply for health coverage, compare all your options, and enroll in a plan in one streamlined application through the Health Insurance Marketplace. When open enrollment begins October 1, 2013, you can...
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Alejandra’s story: College students need coverage too!
Have you met Alejandra?
Alejandra is an ambitious student with big dreams. She is looking forward to college and has plans to become a health professional – just like her big sister Mayra. And like millions of young...
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Calculating your costs and savings in the Health Insurance Marketplace
When you fill out your Health Insurance Marketplace application, you'll find out what plans and premiums are available to you and see how much you will save. Most people who apply will qualify for lower costs of some kind.
What you can do...
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How to get help with your Marketplace application
There’s a new way to get help with your application for coverage in the Health Insurance Marketplace.
Visit LocalHelp.HealthCare.gov to find help in your area. You can search by city and state or ZIP code...
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Here’s how the Health Insurance Marketplace helps women
We have good news for women who care about their health! You have new rights and protections in the Health Insurance Marketplace starting in 2014.
Here are 4 things...
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3 ways to get covered if you’re under 30
Sooner or later, everyone needs health insurance. This is true even if you’re healthy and under 30 like Jaime and Malik.
The Health...
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How to find the health insurance plan that’s right for you
The Health Insurance Marketplace is a new way for you to buy health insurance. In the Marketplace, there are 5 categories of health insurance plans based on how you and...
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Malik’s story: I’m young and I need health insurance
Have you met Malik?
Malik is a 23 year old bartender and server who works in the restaurant industry.
He works on his feet all day and like millions of Americans, Malik does not have health insurance...
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4 ways the Health Insurance Marketplace keeps you healthy
You and your family may be eligible for free screenings, vaccines, counseling, and other preventive services to keep you healthy.
All health plans in the Health Insurance Marketplace and many other plans must cover the preventive services below without charging you a copayment or coinsurance. This applies...
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Howard’s story: I can’t get health insurance
Have you met Howard?
Howard is a self-employed software designer who needs health insurance.
He designs health care software and like millions of Americans, Howard has been denied health insurance coverage because of a...
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10 health care benefits covered in the Health Insurance Marketplace
Every health insurance plan sold in the Marketplace will offer 10 essential health benefits.
What’s covered in the Health Insurance Marketplace
These essential health benefits include at least the following items and services:
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Lupita’s story: I don’t have insurance
Have you met Lupita?
Lupita is a single mother and a registered dental assistant who is worried about health insurance.
She works overtime to provide for her daughter and like millions of Americans, Lupita does not have...
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4 ways to protect yourself from fraud in the Health Insurance Marketplace
Your best protection against fraud is you! Starting October 1, 2013, you can apply for health insurance through the Health Insurance Marketplace, on HealthCare.gov. A few simple things can protect you from fraud, while getting you the coverage you need.
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Jaime's story: Life without health insurance
Have you met Jaime?
Jaime’s a 27-year-old college graduate who hasn’t been to the doctor since her 11th grade physical. She makes less than $20,000 a year. Like millions of Americans, Jaime does not have...
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2014 in 214 words
There’s a lot to the health care law. But it’s based on a few simple principles, which we’ve described below in a mere 214 words. Follow the links for more details.
If you have health coverage you like, you can keep it. Children under 26 can stay on...
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A new way to SHOP for small business coverage and get help
The Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP) is a new program that simplifies the process...
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Get ready for the Health Insurance Marketplace: Create an account
Open enrollment in the Health Insurance Marketplace begins on October 1, but in the meantime you can create a Health Insurance Marketplace account on HealthCare.gov right now to get ready.
How to create your Health Insurance Marketplace account
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7 ways to save in the Health Insurance Marketplace
There are several ways you can save money in the Health Insurance Marketplace. How you save, and how much you save, depends on several things, including family size and income.
- You may be able to get lower costs on your monthly premiums when you enroll in a...
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Answers to your top health insurance questions
Since we launched the new HealthCare.gov on June 21st, we’ve received thousands of questions and comments on the website, through the call center, and on our social media channels.
We’re listening and we value your feedback!
Here’s some new content visitors have asked for that answers important questions...
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Questions? Call us at 1-800-318-2596
We know you’ve got questions about the new Health Insurance Marketplace. We’ve received thousands of them over the past month.
Answering your questions is central to our mission:
- We launched the new HealthCare.gov to feature an easy-to-understand...
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You’ve got questions. We’ve got answers.
We know there are lots of questions surrounding the new Health Insurance Marketplace coming in 2014. That’s why we’ve updated HealthCare.gov with you - the consumer - in mind.
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Welcome to the new HealthCare.gov!
Health insurance is changing in important ways in 2014. We’ve updated HealthCare.gov to help you get ready for those changes, especially one of the most important: the opening of the new Health Insurance...
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Introducing the Health Insurance Marketplace
If you’re uninsured, there’s a new way for you to buy health insurance for 2014. It’s called the Health Insurance Marketplace.
Getting covered in the Health Insurance Marketplace
No matter where you...
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