Charged for Office Visit Before Wellness Visit?


Everyone gets one free preventive visit a year, other visits are subject to cost sharing, you may owe the full amount for a visit not coded correctly.

Does ObamaCare Cover Alcohol Rehab?


ObamaCare covers rehab for alcohol and drugs as part of it’s ten essential benefits. Treatment can still include cost sharing amounts and other limits.

Can’t Pay Cash if Doctor Doesn’t Accept ObamaCare?


If a doctor doesn’t accept ObamaCare (doesn’t accept Medicaid or a private plan you bought on the Marketplace), then they are considered out-of-network for purposes of cost sharing.

I Need Special Medical Treatment, Will I be Covered?


All necessary treatments are covered under all major medical insurances up to an allowed amount. Number of treatments may be limited and are subject to cost sharing.

Switching To ObamaCare During Treatment?


You can switch between health plans, including ObamaCare, but you’ll lose your cost sharing. Also claims made during coverage gaps could be denied.

Can I Retroactively Get HealthCare Subsidies?


If you have a Marketplace health plan you can retroactively get subsidies, if your income fluctuates consider taking only partial credits upfront or none at all, also if you get a Silver plan you can adjust cost sharing amounts throughout the year at no extra cost.

Am I Covered For Preexisting Conditions on BCBS Idaho?


No insurer can deny you for preexisting conditions, once you start the plan all treatment is covered. Treatment sought before your plan started isn’t covered, but ALL treatment that counts as a covered benefit is covered at the plans cost sharing amount.

Out-Of-Network for a Pre-existing Condition, What do I Do?


If someone needs treatment out-of-network for a pre-existing condition they either need to pay out-of-pocket, pay their out-of-network cost sharing amount, get approval from the insurer, or switch to a multi-state plan.

Should Married People Get a Family Plan?


If you are married and want cost assistance you have to get a family plan, that being said family plans offer different cost sharing then individual plans.

Is Simnsa Minimum Essential Coverage?


From looking at the website it looks like Simnsa does offer Minimum Essential Coverage as it seems to meet benefit and cost sharing requirements.

How Do Deductibles Work With ObamaCare?


Deductibles are lowered by Cost Sharing Reduction subsidies, on Silver plans only. You’ll pay out of pocket for all care not subject to a copay before you meet your deductible.

Living in Two States, What do I Do about Switching Plans After Accident?


If you are on a plan, and getting medical attention for an injury, do not switch plans mid-year without consulting your insurer. Cost sharing is based on policy periods. If you switch to a different provider and a different state mid-treatment your insurer could start pulling out loopholes to avoid payment.

Is My Income too Low For Health Coverage?


You are right on the cusp of your income being too low for subsidies in Idaho. This is because Idaho did not expand Medicaid. However, everyone is wrong. You qualify for the maximum Tax credit and cost sharing reduction subsidy at that income.

What Are the Private Insurance Requirements?


All private insurance that qualifies as Major Medical coverage must offer the cost sharing and benefits of a bronze plan.

Does ObamaCare Cover Mental Health Meds?


Mental health meds are covered on all Major Medical plans, however they are covered under the plans cost sharing arrangement. So check with your plan for amounts.

2025 ObamaCare Eligibility Chart and Subsidy Calculator


This page features a 2025 ObamaCare eligibility chart, the 2024 federal poverty level used for 2025 subsidies, and a subsidy calculator. ObamaCare Cost Assistance To get assistance under the Affordable Care Act, you generally must earn between 100% – 400% of the poverty level. For 2024 coverage, that is $15,060-$60,240 for an individual and $31,200-… Read More

2024 ObamaCare Eligibility Chart and Subsidy Calculator


This page features a 2024 ObamaCare eligibility chart, the 2023 federal poverty level used for 2024 subsidies, and a subsidy calculator. ObamaCare Cost Assistance To qualify for assistance under the Affordable Care Act, your income generally must fall between 100% and 400% of the federal poverty level. For 2024 coverage, this range is $14,580 to… Read More

2023 ObamaCare Eligibility Chart and Subsidy Calculator


This page features a 2023 ObamaCare eligibility chart, the 2022 federal poverty level used for 2023 subsidies, and a subsidy calculator. ObamaCare Cost Assistance To qualify for assistance under the Affordable Care Act, your income must be between 100% and 400% of the federal poverty level. For 2023, this range is $13,590 to $54,360 for… Read More

ObamaCare 2022


ObamaCare open enrollment dates and deadlines.

Our ObamaCare 2022 Guide: Everything You Need to Know About ObamaCare Subsidies, Rates, Dates, Enrollment, and More We cover everything you need to know about ObamaCare in 2022 including information on enrollment, assistance, benefits, plan types, and more. In this article, we’ll cover what you need to know for 2022 coverage purchased during open enrollment 2022 (Nov 1,… Read More

2022 ObamaCare Eligibility Chart and Subsidy Calculator


This page features a 2022 ObamaCare eligibility chart, the 2021 federal poverty level used for 2021 subsidies, and a subsidy calculator. ObamaCare Cost Assistance To get assistance under the Affordable Care Act you must earn between 100% – 400% of the poverty level. For 2022, that is $12,880-$51,520 for an individual and $26,500- $106,00 for… Read More

2021 ObamaCare Eligibility Chart and Subsidy Calculator


This page features a 2021 ObamaCare eligibility chart, the 2020 federal poverty level used for 2021 subsidies, and a subsidy calculator. TIP: The information on this page is for plans held in 2021. If you are shopping for 2022 plans, see our 2022 ObamaCare Eligibility Chart and Subsidy Calculator. ObamaCare Cost Assistance To get assistance… Read More

COVID-19 ObamaCare Facts


Facts on ObamaCare and Coronavirus We cover facts related to COVID-19 and healthcare under the Affordable Care Act (ObamaCare). This includes facts on free tests, coverage for coronavirus, extended enrollment dates, and more. Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that may cause illness in animals or humans. The most recently discovered coronavirus causes coronavirus… Read More

List of Preventive Care Services ObamaCare


What Types of Preventive Care Does ObamaCare Cover? Under the Affordable Care Act (ObamaCare) all adults get 15 services covered for preventive care, women specifically get 22, and kids get 26. Below is a list of covered services. FACT: ObamaCare includes preventive care at no out-of-pocket cost on most health plans. ObamaCare’s free preventive services… Read More

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