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Check out 2025 Marketplace coverage options – find, compare, & save!
Before you apply, check out 2025 coverage options in the Marketplace and get an idea if you qualify for savings. Answer a few quick questions to preview plans and prices before enrolling or renewing coverage for 2025 — you don’t even have to log in! Enroll by December 15 for coverage that starts January 1. Check to see if you'll save on 2025 Marketplace coverage:Apply nowNeed help applying or have questions? Get help now.
POSTED NOVEMBER 07, 2024 |
Enroll in 2025 Marketplace health insurance: Apply today!
Don’t delay — enroll today! Open Enrollment for 2025 health insurance is here. Enroll in a new plan or change your coverage for the year ahead. Enroll by December 15, so your coverage can start January 1. Open Enrollment ends on January 15, 2025. Apply and enroll at HealthCare.govThere are several ways to sign up for health coverage, but the quickest and easiest is to apply online. Here’s how to get started: - First time applying? Create an account to start a new application.
- Already have an account? Log in to start or update an existing application.
Follow these 4 simple steps to complete your enrollment. Got questions? Help is available- Call the Marketplace Call Center. Call us to ask questions, start or finish your application, compare plans, or enroll. Get free, unbiased personal help.
- Meet with an in-person assister. Search by your city, state, or ZIP code to find local people and organizations who can help you apply for coverage, choose a plan, and enroll. Some offer help in different languages.
- Connect with an agent or broker. Agents and brokers can help you enroll in Marketplace coverage and can even take care of the whole process. (They might earn a commission from health insurance plans for enrolling you.)
Don't wait to enroll for 2025 — most people qualify for savings, and plans cover preventive care, essential health benefits, and more! Learn more about Marketplace plans
POSTED NOVEMBER 01, 2024 |
Preview 2025 plans & prices now!
Jump start Open Enrollment for 2025 coverage by previewing plans with personalized price estimates based on your estimated income and household size.
Preview personalized 2025 plans & prices- Take a sneak peek at 2025 plans and price estimates now to get ahead for Open Enrollment starting November 1.
- You'll answer a few quick questions about your estimated 2025 income and household to find health plan options and estimated prices.
- Previewing plans now helps you get ready to make an informed choice.
Preview 2025 plans & prices Come back during Open Enrollment from November 1 - January 15 to get exact prices, compare plans, and enroll! Need help estimating your income?
POSTED OCTOBER 24, 2024 |
Are you ready for Open Enrollment?
Open Enrollment for 2025 Marketplace coverage starts November 1. Open Enrollment is right around the corner. Make sure you're ready.
Did you: - Gather basic information (PDF, 163 KB)? You can fill out your application faster if you're ready with information like birthdates and Social Security Numbers (SSNs).
- Check to see if you might save on your coverage? Lots of people are eligible for savings.
- Find trained helpers in your community? If you'd like a person to help you apply, search by your location
POSTED OCTOBER 10, 2024 |
Prepare now for 2025 Open Enrollment
Open Enrollment for 2025 Marketplace health insurance starts on November 1! Take a few minutes today to get ready to streamline the enrollment process for a smoother experience.
Prepare now to save time later Don't miss the opportunity for affordable coverage on November 1! Until then, get more tips to help you prepare to apply for 2025.
POSTED SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 |
Get your flu shot this fall at no cost
It’s important to get the flu shot each year to protect you and your family from this potentially serious disease. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
3 reasons to get the flu shot this year:- It’s free. With Marketplace health insurance, immunizations are a covered preventive care benefit.
- It's easy. You can get the flu shot at many locations, like pharmacies and grocery stores.
- It helps protect you and others. A flu shot can lower your chance of getting sick and spreading the flu to others.
POSTED SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 |
Stay connected: It's easy with 3 simple ways
As in 3 quick and easy ways: Take a couple minutes to connect so you won’t miss important news, dates, and deadlines this fall.
POSTED SEPTEMBER 05, 2024 |
Mark your calendar with key Open Enrollment dates
Key dates to get Marketplace coverage next year:- November 1, 2024: Open Enrollment starts — first day you can enroll in, renew, or change Marketplace plans.
- December 15, 2024: Last day to enroll in or change plans for coverage to start January 1.
- January 15, 2025: Open Enrollment ends — last day to enroll in or change Marketplace plans for the year with coverage starting February 1.
Need coverage for the rest of 2024?- You can enroll in or change coverage only if you qualify for a
- You can enroll in
Never miss an important date or information —
POSTED AUGUST 22, 2024 |
Stay alert & keep your information safe
Be careful of people who may try to steal your personal information, trick you into paying them, or enroll you in coverage without your consent.
Ask yourself 3 questions before sharing any personal information: - Get health coverage information from trusted government sites, like HealthCare.gov.
- Watch for scams, especially on social media, promising money or gifts.
- contact the Marketplace Call Center for enrollment help
- Make sure you know who is helping you – Ask questions and get their name, who they work for, phone number, address, email, and company website.
- If someone says they’re from the Marketplace, get their name and agent ID number, and ask for proof of training from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
3. Is this person acting appropriately?- The Marketplace, assisters, and your state will never threaten you or your household or ask for your credit card information or payment to keep or qualify for health coverage.
- If they ask you for money or personal information for health insurance, report it right away. This includes calls claiming to be from government agencies, like Medicaid or Medicare.
- If you suspect suspicious behavior, hang up and don’t reply.
POSTED AUGUST 08, 2024 |
When life changes, let us know
Some life changes can affect your coverage and how much you save on your Marketplace plan. If you have a life change, like moving or getting married, let us know as soon as possible. You may qualify for a Special Enrollment Period to enroll in or change plans.
What changes should I report?There are 4 types of life changes you should report to the Marketplace: - Loss of health coverage, like losing job-based coverage or Medicaid or Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) eligibility.
- Household changes, like getting married or divorced, birthing or adopting a child, or a death in the family.
- Moving to a new ZIP code, county, or state.
- Other qualifying life events, like income changes or becoming a U.S. citizen.
Get a full list of changes to report. How do I report changes?Learn more about how to report changes.
POSTED JULY 25, 2024 |
KFF
Abortion Was a Motivating Factor for Many Voters in Tuesday’s Election But Ranked Lower Than Concerns About the Economy
Abortion drove many voters to turn out for Tuesday’s election, but not always for Vice President Kamala Harris, while concerns about the economy weighed more heavily on voters’ minds, according to polling data from KFF and the Associated Press. About a quarter of voters said abortion was the “single most important” factor in their vote,…More
POSTED NOVEMBER 06, 2024 9:39 PM |
After Pandemic-Era Policies and Enhanced Funding End, State Medicaid Officials Report Enrollment Declines and Upward Cost Pressures
States expect national Medicaid enrollment to decline by about 4% and state Medicaid spending to rise by 7% in fiscal year (FY) 2025. These rates follow a larger but anticipated enrollment decline and state spending increase in FY 2024, as pandemic-era policies and federal funding expired, according to KFF’s 24th annual survey of state Medicaid…More
POSTED OCTOBER 23, 2024 9:00 AM |
KFF Revisits Women Voters Previously Surveyed in June and Finds Significant Shifts in VP Harris’ Favor Across a Range of Key Election Issues
In a special follow-up poll of the same women voters who were previously interviewed in June (before President Biden announced he wouldn’t run for reelection), KFF finds substantial shifts in favor of Vice President Harris across a range of key election issues, including the handling of rising household and health care costs, as well as…More
POSTED OCTOBER 11, 2024 12:00 PM |
Annual Family Premiums for Employer Coverage Rise 7% to Average $25,572 in 2024, Benchmark Survey Finds, After Also Rising 7% Last Year
Family premiums for employer-sponsored health insurance rose 7% this year to reach an average of $25,572 annually, KFF’s 2024 benchmark Employer Health Survey finds. On average, workers contribute $6,296 annually to the cost of family coverage. This marks the second year in a row that premiums are up 7%. Over the past five years—a…More
POSTED OCTOBER 09, 2024 12:00 PM |
Nearly Half of Metro Areas Have Only One or Two Hospitals or Health Systems Providing Inpatient Care
Nearly half (47%) of metropolitan areas across the country had only one or two hospitals or health systems providing general inpatient hospital care in 2022, a new KFF analysis finds. The analysis examines the extent of competition among hospitals amid a wave of hospital consolidation that has drawn the attention of state and federal regulators.…More
POSTED OCTOBER 01, 2024 9:00 AM |
Nearly 7 in 10 Medicare Beneficiaries Do Not Compare Coverage Options During Open Enrollment
With open enrollment less than a month away, a new KFF analysis suggests that the vast majority of the nation’s 67 million Medicare beneficiaries will not shop around among the coverage options for 2025 or switch plans. It’s a decision that could have a significant impact on enrollees’ coverage and costs. The analysis of federal…More
POSTED SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 1:30 PM |
Poll: As the Election Approaches, Most of the Public Say They Have Heard False Claims about Immigrants
With immigration and border security getting attention heading into November’s elections, a large majority of the public reports hearing false claims about immigrants from candidates or elected officials, and many immigrants say the rhetoric is negatively affecting how they are treated, a new KFF Health Misinformation Tracking Poll finds. Fielded before the Sept. 10 debate…More
POSTED SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 9:00 AM |
As Medicaid Unwinding Concludes in Most States, KFF Finds 25 Million Lost Medicaid Coverage but Enrollment is 10 Million Higher Than Pre-Pandemic Levels
Over 25 million people were disenrolled from Medicaid and over 56 million had their coverage renewed, according to KFF’s analysis of the outcomes of the Medicaid unwinding, which nearly all states have now completed.
POSTED SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 7:35 PM |
Allowing Medicare to Negotiate Drug Prices Remains Broadly Popular Among Voters, Though Most Are Unaware of the Law and Its Projected Savings
Allowing Medicare to negotiate drug prices on behalf of older Americans remains broadly popular across partisans, though many voters are unaware of the new law and the billions of dollars it is expected to save in 2026, a new KFF Health Tracking Poll finds. A large majority (85%) of voters say they support allowing the…More
POSTED SEPTEMBER 13, 2024 12:00 PM |
A Growing Share of Voters See the Election as a Referendum on Abortion Access; Vice President Harris Holds a Strong Advantage on the Issue
Most voters (61%) now say that the outcome of this year’s presidential election will have a major impact on access to abortion in this country – up 10 percentage points from March, a new KFF Health Tracking Poll finds. The shift has occurred mainly among Democratic and independent voters over a period of time that…More
POSTED SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 1:00 PM |
Insurance Archives - KFF Health News
Journalists Examine Health Care for Native Americans and Recent Food Recalls
KFF Health News and California Healthline staff made the rounds on national and local media in recent weeks to discuss topical stories. Here’s a collection of their appearances.
POSTED NOVEMBER 16, 2024 10:00 AM |
Pay First, Deliver Later: Some Women Are Being Asked To Prepay for Their Baby
Pregnant women are being asked to make large cash payments months before they deliver their babies. Some patient advocates worry this billing practice allows providers to hold treatment hostage.
POSTED NOVEMBER 15, 2024 10:00 AM |
Pagar primero, parir después: algunos servicios piden a las embarazadas que paguen fortunas antes del parto
Es difícil saber con qué frecuencia ocurre porque se considera una transacción privada entre el proveedor y el paciente. Por lo tanto, los pagos no se registran en los datos de reclamos de seguros y, por ende, los expertos no los analizan.
POSTED NOVEMBER 15, 2024 10:00 AM |
KFF Health News' 'What the Health?': Readying for Republican Rule
With Republicans now set to control the White House, Senate, and House of Representatives starting in January, their health agenda remains unclear. What is clear, however, is that just about anything could be on the table, from Medicare, Medicaid, and the Affordable Care Act, to drug prices and public health. Meanwhile, anti-abortion groups are preparing to fight the implementation of abortion rights ballot measures just passed by voters in seven states. Rachel Roubein of The Washington Post, Anna Edney of Bloomberg News, and Lauren Weber of The Washington Post join KFF Health News’ Julie Rovner to discuss these stories and more. Plus, for “extra credit,” the panelists suggest health policy stories they read this week that they think you should read, too.
POSTED NOVEMBER 14, 2024 9:00 PM |
California amplió el Medi-Cal a todos los residentes más allá de su estatus migratorio. Los resultados son desiguales.
Estos inmigrantes se han ido sumando al programa poco a poco, a medida que el estado fue eliminando el requisito de residencia legal.
POSTED NOVEMBER 12, 2024 10:31 PM |
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