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Healthy for life: Heart attack prevention

Healthy for life: Heart attack prevention

8-minute read

If you have cardiovascular disease, you’ll want to know about this serious health situation. What is a heart attack? What are the symptoms of a heart attack? What should I do if I’m experiencing the symptoms of a heart attack? How is a heart attack diagnosed? How is a heart attack treated? What are the […]

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  1. How to read and use your health insurance card

    How to read and use your health insurance card

    5-minute read

    Once you understand the numbers and codes, you’ll have access to tons of useful information. Your health insurance card identifies you as an insured person and provides details about your plan. That’s one reason to always carry your card with you. “It’s a good idea to keep the actual card in your wallet,” says Tasha […]

  2. What’s the difference between an FSA and an HSA?

    What’s the difference between an FSA and an HSA?

    4-minute read

    Here’s how to navigate medical savings accounts so you can save money. Out-of-pocket medical expenses can add up quickly. One way you can save money is to set up a special kind of health care account that reimburses you for eligible medical expenses. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) makes the rules for these accounts — […]

  3. Healthcare Reform News Updates

    Healthcare Reform News Updates

    1+ hour read

    Stay up-to-date on Healthcare Reform. Below is a summary of recent events to help you stay current on healthcare reform news all in one place. Healthcare Reform Update for November 15, 2024 CMS releases 2025 rates for Medicare Part A & Part B The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid recently announced 2025 rates for Medicare […]

  4. The Procrastinator’s Guide to Applying for an ACA Plan

    The Procrastinator’s Guide to Applying for an ACA Plan

    6-minute read

    If you’re reading this story, we’re going to assume that you missed the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Open Enrollment deadline. If you’re keeping track, the 2022 Open Enrollment Period ended for most people on January 15, 2023, in most states. Or, maybe you’re in a state whose deadline was January 31 and that deadline slipped […]

  5. When Is Open Enrollment for 2024-2025?

    When Is Open Enrollment for 2024-2025?

    3-minute read

    The 2025 Open Enrollment Period (OEP) begins November 1, 2025, and ends usually January 15, 2025, in most states.1 The chart below shows the 2025 OEP dates for the states that use the federal Health Insurance Marketplace. Coverage begins January 1. If you have a Special Enrollment Period, coverage will begin the first day of […]

  6. 4 things to do before your Affordable Care Act (ACA) enrollment

    4 things to do before your Affordable Care Act (ACA) enrollment

    3-minute read

    Looking for health insurance during the Affordable Care Act (ACA) enrollment period? Open enrollment begins November 1.1 And there’s a few things you can do right now to get ready, whether you’re new to ACA enrollment or plan to enroll again. If you’re new to the ACA enrollment process, you’ll have a lot to learn […]

  7. Immediate health insurance coverage: 8 quick answers

    Immediate health insurance coverage: 8 quick answers

    4-minute read

    Looking for immediate health insurance coverage? You’ve got options. But there are a bunch of questions to consider to find a plan that works for you based on your circumstances. In this article, you’ll get answers to the top 8 questions about how to apply for immediate health insurance coverage: Can I get medical insurance […]

  8. 5 things to know about short-term health insurance in 2024

    5 things to know about short-term health insurance in 2024

    4-minute read

    Are you looking for short-term health insurance? You know, temporary coverage to protect your health (and your pocketbook) until things settle down and look a little more “normal.” Maybe you’re in between jobs Maybe you missed the Open Enrollment Period for the Affordable Care Act and ACA plans Maybe you got dropped from previous coverage […]

  9. Can I still get 6-month health insurance?

    Can I still get 6-month health insurance?

    3-minute read

    Looking for a 6-month health insurance plan for temporary coverage? You’re smart to take action protect yourself from a gap in coverage. Even if you’re healthy, going without health insurance can be risky. For example:1 Fixing a broken leg can cost up to $7,500 The average cost of a 3-day hospital stay is around $30,000 […]

  10. Short-term plans: Get this for health insurance between jobs

    Short-term plans: Get this for health insurance between jobs

    3-minute read

    Looking for health insurance between jobs? If you’re among the estimated 6.8 million people in the U.S. who are unemployed, or you know your work status is about to change, what’s your plan for health insurance?1 You could sign up for: COBRA, which would mean paying out of your own pocket to continue with your […]

  11. 6 types of insurance you may want to consider for your growing family

    6 types of insurance you may want to consider for your growing family

    4-minute read

    Have a baby on the way? Adopting a child? Here are some plans you might want to think about adding. If you’re welcoming a child into your family, you might also be scrambling to add them to your health insurance plan. That’ll be top of mind, whether you have a newborn or are finalizing an […]

  12. Can I get prescriptions filled during a virtual appointment?

    Can I get prescriptions filled during a virtual appointment?

    3-minute read

    Sometimes it may be difficult to get to the doctor’s office for a prescription refill. In those situations, you may be asking: Can I get prescriptions filled during a telehealth visit? Sometimes you can, but not always. You might see virtual appointments referred to as telehealth or telemedicine appointments. During them, your health care provider […]

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© 2024 HealthMarkets Insurance Agency. All rights reserved.

* Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplemental Insurance, and Part D options can be explored.

We do not offer every plan available in your area. Any information we provide is limited to those plans we do offer in your area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-MEDICARE, or your local State Health Insurance Program to get information on all of your options.

To send a complaint to Medicare, call 1-800-MEDICARE (TTY users should call 1- 877-486-2048), 24 hours a day/7 days a week). If your complaint involves a broker or agent, be sure to include the name of the person when filing your grievance.

Attention: This website is operated by HealthMarkets Insurance Agency, Inc. and is not the Health Insurance Marketplace® website. HealthMarkets Insurance Agency, Inc. is licensed as an insurance agency nationwide except in MA. Not all agents are licensed to sell all products. Service and product availability varies by state. Sales agents may be compensated based on a consumer’s enrollment in an insurance plan. No obligation to enroll. Agent cannot provide tax or legal advice. Contact your tax or legal professional to discuss details regarding your individual business circumstances. Our quoting tool is provided for your information only. All quotes are estimates and are not final until consumer is enrolled. Medicare has neither reviewed nor endorsed this information.

HealthMarkets Insurance Agency offers the opportunity to enroll in either QHPs or off-Marketplace coverage. Please visit HealthCare.gov for information on the benefits of enrolling in a QHP. Off-Marketplace coverage is not eligible for the cost savings offered for coverage through the Marketplaces.

This information is not a complete description of benefits. Call the Plan’s customer service phone number for more information.

49075-HM-1022

© 2024 HealthMarkets Insurance Agency. All rights reserved.

* Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplemental Insurance, and Part D options can be explored.

We do not offer every plan available in your area. Any information we provide is limited to those plans we do offer in your area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-MEDICARE, or your local State Health Insurance Program to get information on all of your options.

To send a complaint to Medicare, call 1-800-MEDICARE (TTY users should call 1- 877-486-2048), 24 hours a day/7 days a week). If your complaint involves a broker or agent, be sure to include the name of the person when filing your grievance.

Attention: This website is operated by HealthMarkets Insurance Agency, Inc. and is not the Health Insurance Marketplace® website. HealthMarkets Insurance Agency, Inc. is licensed as an insurance agency nationwide except in MA. Not all agents are licensed to sell all products. Service and product availability varies by state. Sales agents may be compensated based on a consumer’s enrollment in an insurance plan. No obligation to enroll. Agent cannot provide tax or legal advice. Contact your tax or legal professional to discuss details regarding your individual business circumstances. Our quoting tool is provided for your information only. All quotes are estimates and are not final until consumer is enrolled. Medicare has neither reviewed nor endorsed this information.

HealthMarkets Insurance Agency offers the opportunity to enroll in either QHPs or off-Marketplace coverage. Please visit HealthCare.gov for information on the benefits of enrolling in a QHP. Off-Marketplace coverage is not eligible for the cost savings offered for coverage through the Marketplaces.

This information is not a complete description of benefits. Call the Plan’s customer service phone number for more information.

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