The last day for open enrollment is on January 31, 2016. Open enrollment for 2016 started on November 1st, but you still have plenty of time to enroll in a health insurance policy for the new year. However, if you want your coverage to start on January 1, 2016, you will need to enroll in […]
Looking For Health Insurance as a Recent College Grad
June 4, 2015 by Leave a Comment
College Grads and Health Insurance Graduation season is here! If you are getting ready to walk across the stage or have already gotten your diploma in the mail, it is time to start looking for the right job to start your career. Along with looking at the pay, it is important to consider the benefits […]
Do You Have The Right Form 1095-A For Your Taxes?
March 11, 2015 by Leave a Comment
What To Do If You Received The Wrong Form 1095-A! Tax season is here, and this is the first year in which your health insurance coverage may affect your taxes. If you had health insurance through the Marketplace for 2014, you should have already received a Form 1095-A, which will include all the information that you […]
February is National Wise Health Consumer Month
February 12, 2014 by Leave a Comment
As consumers, we generally do a lot of bargain hunting and research before committing to a purchase, especially for large-ticket items. However, when it comes to health care most people don’t shop for competitive pricing or better health care options. Why? Most consumers aren’t aware that they have options and many find insurance confusing. The […]
The Clock is Ticking on Open Enrollment for Health Insurance in 2014
February 7, 2014 by Leave a Comment
The last day to purchase health insurance on the open exchange is fast approaching. Individuals and families that are trying to meet the guidelines set forth in the Affordable Care Act – or Obamacare as it is referred to – will need to sign up and purchase health insurance by March 31, 2014. All insurance […]
February is American Heart Month
February 3, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Did you know that cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death in the United States? As a matter of fact, more than half a million Americans die from heart disease related illnesses each year. As a result, in an effort to promote awareness for heart disease and the methods for preventing it, the […]
3 Ways Covered California Screens Health Care Plans
January 29, 2014 by Leave a Comment
The Covered California marketplace is where you will find health care plans that meet all the requirements of the Affordable Care Reform Act. This means that you can see qualified plans in several categories including Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs), Exclusive Provider Organizations (EPOs) and Preferred Provider Organizations (PPOs). Every plan in the Covered California marketplace […]
Affordable Care Act Options for Self Employed Individuals
January 10, 2014 by Leave a Comment
When it comes to the Affordable Care Act, self-employed individuals have a few different options. Typically, those who work for themselves as freelancers, consultants or contractors and who have no employees qualify as self-employed. Because you aren’t covered by an employer’s plan when you’re self-employed, you can look for health insurance plans found on the individual […]