Your Guide to Marketplace Health Coverage
Obamacare, ACA, the Affordable Care Act, HealthCare.gov, the Marketplace, healthcare exchanges. Just deciphering the language can be confusing, and that’s before you even try to sign-up for health insurance! Then you need to determine what kind of coverage you’re eligible for, what it will cost, and which plan is best for you.
It can seem like there is a lot to learn. But the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) is a federal law with a fairly straightforward set of provisions that changed the American healthcare system. It guarantees more people more access to better quality healthcare at lower costs and with more consumer protections.
Here are some common questions that you may be wondering about:
- What is a Marketplace Plan?
- What is the Health Insurance Marketplace?
- What are the metal levels in Marketplace Insurance?
- When can I apply for a Marketplace Plan?
- Where do you apply for a Marketplace Plan?
- What do I need to apply for Marketplace insurance?
- What do I do when I’m ready to complete an application for Marketplace insurance?
- What do I do once I have applied for Marketplace insurance?