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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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Health Insurance Education

What’s the difference between health insurance and a health benefit plan?

How do you know if you are buying health insurance or a health benefit plan? Both are options Kansans will have this year as they consider their health coverage, but they are not created equal and some can leave you without necessary coverage. Check out our side-by-side breakdown of both options to understand the benefits and limitations you need to know before you make any … Continue reading What’s the difference between health insurance and a health benefit plan?

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Health Insurance Education

Your open enrollment toolkit for individual insurance

The health insurance marketplace (healthcare.gov) open enrollment period will run Nov. 1, 2025 through Jan. 15, 2026. If you are uninsured, or underinsured, you can sign up for a 2026 health insurance plan. Open enrollment can be an intimidating process – especially if you’re doing it on your own. We want to help you feel more prepared and confident during open enrollment this year, so … Continue reading Your open enrollment toolkit for individual insurance

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Health Insurance Education

5 tips to select a high-quality individual insurance plan that meets your needs and budget

During open enrollment season this fall, we want to help you feel informed when selecting an individual health insurance plan that meets your needs and budget, including the potential for financial assistance.  The “shopping” process for individual and family health insurance plans can often feel daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. In addition to selecting a plan that offers quality coverage and meets the … Continue reading 5 tips to select a high-quality individual insurance plan that meets your needs and budget

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