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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 2023. If you do not renew or enroll in a plan by December 15, 2022, 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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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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Need health insurance for you and your family? Get the basics of the ACA in simple terms

Updated Nov. 28, 2022 – More people than ever are seeking health insurance on the Health Insurance Marketplace offered through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) during open enrollment period (OEP) that is happening now 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 … 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

Prepare for the Open Enrollment Period for individuals and families

Get ready to enroll in your 2023 individual and family healthcare plan with this guided checklist. Open enrollment begins Nov. 1 and ends Jan. 15, 2023.  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 … Continue reading Prepare for the Open Enrollment Period for individuals and families

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Preparing for Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period for Medicare Advantage

There are many things you get to enjoy in retirement, like your evening walk and watching the leaves on the trees changing color. Getting a mailbox full of packets and postcards is likely not one of them. Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) for 2023 Medicare Advantage plans is Oct. 15 to Dec. 7. This is the time when you can sign up for certain types … Continue reading Preparing for Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period for Medicare Advantage

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Health Insurance Education

Your open enrollment toolkit for individual insurance

Updated Nov. 28, 2022 – The health insurance marketplace (healthcare.gov) open enrollment period will run Nov. 1, 2022 through Jan. 15, 2023. If you are uninsured, or underinsured, you can sign up for a 2023 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 … Continue reading Your open enrollment toolkit for individual insurance

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