Ten Steps to Preparing for Marketplace Health Insurance

The Marketplace health insurance will soon be open for business. Here’s how to prepare for Open Enrollment beginning November 1, 2021.

  1. Find the Marketplace plan in your area and learn about your options and information.
  2. Follow us on the Facebook page to get updates on Marketplace enrollment and deadlines for 2022.
  3. Gather general information about your income to see if you are eligible for lower costs on the Marketplace health plan. Use the checklist provided by your insurance company to get started.
  4. Fixed your financial plan and estimate your expenses and savings in the Marketplace.
  5. Confirm that you understand how your health plan works, including deductibles, premiums, out-of-pocket maximums, coinsurance, and copayments.
  6. Discover the various types of health insurance available.
  7. Examine your current health plan options. You might be able to obtain coverage beginning before January 1, 2022, through existing insurance programs.
  8. Ask a few questions to your employer about whether or not it intended to provide health insurance in 2022. You may be required to pay a fine if you don’t buy coverage.
  9. Find out how to get support with your Marketplace enrollment form. To locate help in your area, visit your state’s agency website.
  10. Get assistance with Marketplace questions. You can reach us at +1 855-913-1570, 24/7. TTY users should dial 1-800-855-0511. Online chat is also available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

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