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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.
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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...
Can Funds In an HSA Be Invested?
Yes, you can invest the funds in your HSA. The same types of investments permitted for IRAs are allowed for HSAs, including stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and certificates of deposit. However, the ty...
How Do I Access My HSA Funds After I Turn 65?
Once you reach age 65 your HSA funds can be withdrawn at any time and are only subject to ordinary income tax. However, you may avoid any tax by continuing to use the funds for qualified medical ex...
How Can I Get an HSA Account?
Individuals can sign up for HSAs with banks, credit unions, insurance companies and other approved companies. Your employer may also set up a plan for employees as well. Whether you would be roll...