November 17, 2015 / by Constantine Christoforakis / Health Insurance Company Reviews, Uncategorized / 0 comments
[su_box title=”Here’s what you need to know…” style=”default”] Open Enrollment is the period when the public can sign up for Obamacare Open Enrollment runs from November 1, 2015, through January 31, 2016 Complete sign up before December 15, 2015, for coverage that begins on January 1, 2016 After Open Enrollment, the public can sign up […]
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Medical Insurance for Toddlers
July 24, 2017 / by Jessica Traversari / Uncategorized / 0 comments
[su_box title=”To sum it up…” style=”default”] Your children are eligible to stay on your health insurance plan until they reach the age of 26 If you recently adopted a toddler, you are eligible for a special enrollment period to sign up for a marketplace plan that covers your child If you are worried about affording […]
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Is eye care covered by health insurance?
March 24, 2017 / by Jessica Traversari / Uncategorized / 0 comments
[su_box title=”To sum it up…” style=”default”] Some health insurance plans available through the healthcare exchange marketplace include vision coverage as part of your health plan However, most insurance plans do not. You need to purchase separate vision insurance for eye exams and similar services Under the Affordable Care Act regulations, all health insurance marketplace plans […]
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What is the role of a third-party administrator in health care?
January 12, 2017 / by Constantine Christoforakis / Health Insurance Company Reviews, Uncategorized / 0 comments
[su_box title=”To sum it up…” style=”default”] The term third-party administrators or TPAs was popularized in the US by the implementation of the affordable health care act (ACA) in 2008 Around the same period, the economy was going through a recession. In the wake of rising health insurance premiums and health reforms, employers sought the services […]
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How do I know if my health insurance is ACA compliant?
December 28, 2016 / by Jessica Traversari / Uncategorized / 0 comments
[su_box title=”To sum it up…” style=”default”] In order for your health insurance to be compliant with the Affordable Care Act, it must cover the 10 essential health benefits It must also have no annual or lifetime coverage maximums Your healthcare coverage must comply with these standards whether the plan was purchased on or off the […]
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Who counts as a dependent for health insurance?
December 6, 2016 / by Jessica Traversari / Uncategorized / 0 comments
[su_box title=”To sum it up…” style=”default”] The Health Care Reform Act 2010 Expanded Health Insurance Dependent Coverage Most health insurance policies allow parents to keep adult children insured until age 27 Qualifying relatives may also qualify as a dependent [/su_box] Before the 2010 Health Care Reform, it was easy to determine who was eligible for […]
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Health Insurance Once You Turn 26
October 19, 2016 / by Jessica Traversari / Uncategorized / 0 comments
[su_box title=”To sum it up…” style=”default”] You can stay on your parents’ insurance until you are 26 Once you turn 26, you need to find your own insurance You have some different options to find health insurance Do your research prior to turning 26 so that you will know what your choices are [/su_box] As […]
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When are my employers required to provide health insurance?
January 11, 2016 / by Ashley Jimeno / Uncategorized / 0 comments
[su_box title=”Here’s what you need to know…” style=”default”] The Affordable Care Act requires companies with fifty or more employees in 2015 to offer qualified health insurance coverage to their employees in 2016 Employers that fail to offer insurance when required must pay an employer shared responsibility payment Obamacare provides incentives and credits for small businesses […]
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When can you change your health insurance?
November 23, 2015 / by Constantine Christoforakis / Uncategorized / 0 comments
[su_box title=”Here’s what you need to know…” style=”default”] Open Enrollment runs from November 1, 2015, through January 31, 2016. Persons enrolled in a plan can change plans at any time during open enrollment. After Open Enrollment, consumers cannot change plans unless they qualify for an exception. The exceptions after the Open Enrollment are government extensions […]
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Why do you need health insurance?
November 20, 2015 / by Constantine Christoforakis / Health Insurance Company Reviews, Uncategorized / 0 comments
[su_box title=”Here’s what you need to know…” style=”default”] The Individual Mandate of the Affordable Care Act requires Health insurance coverage Those without coverage may have to pay a share responsibility penalty The 2016 penalty is $695.00 for an adult, $347.50 for a minor The family unit penalty for the calendar year 2016 is $2,085.00. The […]
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When can you sign up for health insurance?
November 17, 2015 / by Constantine Christoforakis / Health Insurance Company Reviews, Uncategorized / 0 comments
[su_box title=”Here’s what you need to know…” style=”default”] Open Enrollment is the period when the public can sign up for Obamacare Open Enrollment runs from November 1, 2015, through January 31, 2016 Complete sign up before December 15, 2015, for coverage that begins on January 1, 2016 After Open Enrollment, the public can sign up […]
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