Category: Health Insurance Education

If you’re new to health insurance or just need a refresher, browse these blog posts for topics on everything you need to know to understand your health insurance coverage.

Health Insurance Education

Life happens. When it does, be sure your health coverage is on the radar.

Has a life event left you without health insurance? You may qualify for a Special Enrollment Period. If you lost your health insurance and don’t have the option to enroll in an employer-sponsored plan, you can change or enroll in a plan through the Health Insurance Marketplace or directly from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas. You may even be able to get savings … Continue reading Life happens. When it does, be sure your health coverage is on the radar.

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Health Insurance Education

Need to Know: Renewing Health Insurance on the Marketplace

If you previously enrolled in health coverage on Marketplace, it is recommended that you update your Marketplace application on healthcare.gov with your expected income and household information and compare your current plan to what’s available for 2026. If you do not renew or enroll in a plan by December 15, 2025, you may be automatically enrolled in the same or a similar plan. In some cases, though, you … Continue reading Need to Know: Renewing Health Insurance on the Marketplace

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When to go to the doctor’s office, telemedicine, urgent care or emergency room

The emergency room can save your life if you’re seriously sick or injured. But for less severe complaints, you may get faster and less expensive treatment elsewhere. Knowing when you should go to your doctor, urgent care or the emergency room can save you a lot of money. Continue reading When to go to the doctor’s office, telemedicine, urgent care or emergency room

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Health Insurance Education

Accessing your digital ID card

Have you ever walked into a doctor’s office to realize you don’t have your insurance card? Maybe you left it on the counter at home or forgot to switch it to the new wallet you got for Christmas. Even if your insurance plan hasn’t changed since the last time you were seen, it is still important that your provider has the most up-to-date information on … Continue reading Accessing your digital ID card

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Health Insurance Education

What’s covered under the Affordable Care Act

Updated Nov. 28, 2022- Many Kansans are new to shopping for health insurance on the individual or family market this year. Understanding coverage with the Affordable Care Act (ACA) can be different than the group coverage you are familiar with. The ACA provides health insurance by making it possible for anyone, regardless of their current or previous health condition, to purchase health insurance. It mandates … Continue reading What’s covered under the Affordable Care Act

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Health Insurance Education

Need health insurance for you and your family? Get the basics of the ACA in simple terms

Learn more about health insurance on the Health Insurance Marketplace offered through the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Open enrollment takes place Nov. 1 through Jan. 15. We know you likely have a lot of questions and we’re here to help.  What is the ACA?  The ACA provides health insurance by making it possible for anyone, regardless of their current or previous health condition, to purchase … Continue reading Need health insurance for you and your family? Get the basics of the ACA in simple terms

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Health Insurance Education

How to save on your monthly insurance bill with a premium tax credit

Updated Nov. 28, 2022 – New for 2023, more Kansans are eligible for premium tax credits! Now, if your employer-offered plan is not deemed affordable, you may qualify for premium tax credits through Healthcare.gov. This includes single-person plans, employee+spouse plans, employee+child(ren) plans, and family plans. You can check eligibility towards premium tax credits by using this Health Insurance Marketplace Calculator. More information about these tax … Continue reading How to save on your monthly insurance bill with a premium tax credit

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Health Insurance Education

Prepare for the Open Enrollment Period for individuals and families

Get ready to enroll in your 2026 individual and family healthcare plan with this guided checklist. Open enrollment takes place Nov. 1 through Jan. 15. Make a list of your family’s current and anticipated healthcare needs for the coming year. This includes surgeries, medicines or frequent medical care.  The Affordable Care Act (ACA) provides health insurance by making it possible for anyone, regardless of their … Continue reading Prepare for the Open Enrollment Period for individuals and families

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