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What is the maximum out-of-pocket cost for an individual and what happens when I reach it?
For any plan sold on a marketplace in 2017, your maximum out-of-pocket cost can be no more than $7,900 for an individual plan and $15,800 for a family plan. Many plans have lower out of pocket maxi...
How do I apply for a subsidy if I don't know my income?
When you apply for tax credits, you will be asked to estimate your expected income for the upcoming year. Often a good place to start is last year’s tax return. What did you make last year? Do you ...
What is an HMO?
HMO stands for Health Maintenance Organization. It's a type of health plan that is designed to keep costs low and predictable. An HMO health plan may be a good choice for you because: Monthly p...
Can I add my child to their own health plan?
Yes, you can add any dependent child to their own ACA plan. The same rates will apply to children ages 1-18 years old.
What is the Wellmark Value Health Plan?
The Wellmark Value Health Plan is a joint venture between Wellmark, Inc. and Mercy Health Network in Iowa. This newly formed entity provides health coverage both on and off the federal health insu...
What is the Advanced Premium Tax Credit and How Does it Work?
Because of the Affordable Care Act, many people who buy their own health insurance can get financial assistance that lowers your costs. This assistance is called a subsidy. There are two kinds of s...
What is CHIP?
CHIP is the acronym for the Children’s Health Insurance Program. Under the Affordable Care Act, also referred to as the ACA, the CHIP program underwent several revisions. Following are the key chan...
What is a Provider Network?
You may have heard that premiums, copays and deductibles are all important to take into consideration when selecting the best health insurance plan for you or your family. But did you know that you...
What is a Copay?
In health insurance a copay (copayment) is a fixed amount you pay for covered services, typically when you get the service. Copays differ from coinsurance (the percentage you pay for covered servic...
Does an HSA Pay For the Same Things That Regular Insurance Pays For?
HSA funds can pay for any “qualified medical expense”, even if the expense is not covered by your HDHP. For example, most health insurance does not cover the cost of over-the-counter medicines, but...