Now that you have health coverage through the Marketplace, it’s time to review your plan and decide if you need to make changes for 2015. Every fall, your health insurance company sends you a letter explaining changes to premiums and benefits for the coming year. You can choose to stay in your current plan or make changes.
Take action by December 15, 2014 to update your account with Healthcare.gov and verify your premium tax credit and health insurance for January 1, 2015 And, not to worry, we have until Feb 15, 2015 – your changes will be effective just a little later in the year. Step 1. Review: Plans Change, People Change Every year, the insurance companies will make changes to the plan:
Consider – how did the coverage work this year? How did you use healthcare? Were you happy with your doctor? Review your plan’s 2015 coverage to make sure it still meets your needs and you’re getting the best value for plan for you. Important:
Step 2. Update Starting November 15, visit HealthCare.gov and log into your Marketplace account. Answer a few questions to get to your 2015 application – it will be pre-filled with your latest information from 2014. Step through each page of your application and make changes if you need to. This is important – even if none of your information has changed, you might be eligible for lower costs than last year!You also can call the Marketplace Call Center at 1-800-318-2596 to review or make updates over the phone. Important
Step 3. Compare Now we can compare plans for 2015 and apply your premium discount tax credit. As we get updates from the insurance companies - we'll be in touch with options. Important: As your agent, we are appointed with ALL the insurance companies. We can help you determine the best plan to meet your needs. We will help you compare plans and consider:
Step 4: Choose Choose a health plan for 2015. You can keep the same plan or select a new one that better fits your needs. If you want to stay enrolled in your 2014 plan, use the plan ID in the letter you get from your health plan. Important:
Step 5: Enroll Stay covered for 2015! Contact the insurance company to confirm your enrollment.Make sure to pay your premium. Important:
Complete all 5 steps to finish enrolling in a health plan, even if you want to stay in the same plan. This is important to get the coverage you want and the most cost savings that you’re eligible for. If you don’t finish all of the steps by December 15, the marketplace will try to enroll you automatically so you stay covered. But this coverage might not be your best option for 2015 and you could miss out on cost savings. NEED SOME HELP ? Please email Dave at [email protected] Tell us which step you are on and what specific question you have. We'll be back in touch promptly.
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- OPENING SOON - The Health Insurance Marketplace Starting in just 11 days - Open Enrollment for 2015 Health Insurance. You may apply for new coverage, get premium discounts, avoid increased tax penalty and receive the access to health care you need. As an independent agent, appointed with all the insurance companies and certified by the Marketplace, I can help you through the process. You pay NO additional premiums and receive the benefit of my 15 years working with thousands of families and individuals like you. Great ....But what information do I need ? Click Here for your Marketplace Checklist AND.... Tune In today (Monday, Nov 3rd) at 3pm to 1350 AM WZGM. I am speaking with my friend, Leslie Godbold, about the upcoming enrollment season. |
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