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Buying health insurance outside of the Marketplace can be a great way to get the coverage you need without having to go through the government.
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Introduction
If you’re not satisfied with your health insurance options on the marketplace, you can purchase a health insurance plan outside of the marketplace. You can buy an individual health insurance plan through a health insurance company or a broker. You can also get health insurance through your job if your employer offers it. Purchasing health insurance outside of the marketplace usually costs more than plans on the marketplace, but you may be able to get a subsidy to help pay for it.
Here are a few things to keep in mind when shopping for health insurance outside of the marketplace:
-Check if you’re eligible for a subsidy. If your income is below 400% of the federal poverty level, you may be eligible for a subsidy to help pay for your health insurance. One way to find out is to use an online calculator like this one from the Kaiser Family Foundation.
-Compare plans and prices. Once you know what subsidies you’re eligible for, compare plans and prices to find the best deal. Be sure to look at the features of each plan, such as deductibles, copays, and coverage levels, in addition to price.
-Get help from a broker or navigator. A broker is someone who sells health insurance plans from multiple companies. A navigator is someone who can help you understand your options and enroll in a plan. You can find brokers and navigators in your area through Healthcare.gov or your state’s marketplace website.
What is the Marketplace?
The Marketplace is a new way to find and buy health insurance. It’s a place where you can compare plans side by side, get answers to your questions, and find out if you qualify for lower costs on coverage. You can also find out if you qualify for free or low-cost coverage through Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).
What are the Different Types of Health Insurance?
If you’re looking for health insurance, there are a few different types of plans to choose from. There are government-sponsored plans like Medicaid and Medicare, employer-sponsored plans, and individual plans. You can also get health insurance through the Health Insurance Marketplace. Let’s take a look at the different types of health insurance and how they work.
Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs)
HMO plans are the most restrictive type of health insurance plan in terms of which doctors and hospitals you can visit. With an HMO, you must choose a primary care doctor (PCP) from the insurance company’s network of providers. In most cases, you will need to get a referral from your PCP in order to see a specialist. With some HMO plans, you may also be required to get your care at a specific hospital that is part of the HMO network.
Preferred Provider Organizations (PPOs)
A PPO plan is a type of managed care plan. With a PPO plan, you have access to a network of doctors and hospitals. You can use doctors and hospitals outside of the network, but you’ll pay more.
PPO plans usually have more flexibility than HMO plans. With a PPO plan, you don’t need to choose a primary care doctor. You can see any doctor in the network without a referral. And, if you need to see a specialist, you don’t need to get a referral from your primary care doctor first.
There are two types of PPO plans:
Point-of-service (POS) plans usually have lower out-of-pocket costs if you use doctors, specialists, or hospitals that belong to the plan’s network.
Fee-for-service (FFS) plans let you use any doctor or hospital that accepts the plan’s payments. You might pay less if you use doctors, specialists, or hospitals that belong to the plan.
Point-of-Service (POS) Plans
A POS plan is a managed care plan that usually allows you to see in-network and out-of-network providers. With a POS plan, you choose a primary care doctor from the insurance company’s network. The primary care doctor coordinates your health care and makes referrals to in-network specialists when necessary. You may have to pay more if you see an out-of-network provider.
How to Buy Health Insurance Outside of the Marketplace
There are a few ways that you can buy health insurance outside of the marketplace. You can buy it directly from an insurance company, you can buy it through a broker, or you can buy it through the federal government’s website. Let’s take a look at each of these options in more detail.
Research
Before you start shopping for health insurance outside of the marketplace, it’s important to do your research. If you’re currently enrolled in a marketplace health plan, you can usually keep that plan until the end of the year. After that, you’ll need to find a new plan.
There are a few things to keep in mind when you’re researching health insurance plans:
-What is your budget?
-What are your health care needs?
-What is your preferred doctor or hospital?
-Do you need prescription drug coverage?
-Do you need dental or vision coverage?
Consider Your Options
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires that all Americans have health insurance, but there are many ways to satisfy this requirement. The easiest way to comply with the law is to purchase a health insurance plan through the ACA marketplace, but this is not the only option. You can also buy health insurance outside of the marketplace, though you’ll need to make sure that your plan meets certain ACA requirements.
Outside of the marketplace, you can purchase a health insurance plan through:
-A private broker
-An insurance company
-A state-based exchange
-A federal exchange
If you’re healthy and don’t smoke, you may be able to find a less expensive plan outside of the marketplace. However, if you have any preexisting conditions or are taking advantage of any of the ACA’s preventive care benefits, you may want to stick with a marketplace plan.
Get Quotes
The first step to buying health insurance outside of the Marketplace is to get quotes. You can get quotes from brokers, insurance companies, or online health insurance marketplaces. When you’re getting quotes, be sure to compare apples to apples. That means getting the same type of quote for each plan you’re considering.
If you’re using a broker, they can help you compare plans. If you’re using an online marketplace, you can usually compare plans side-by-side. And if you’re getting quotes directly from insurance companies, be sure to ask the same questions for each plan so you can make accurate comparisons.
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Compare Plans
There are a number of ways to compare health insurance plans. The best way to find out which plan is right for you is to use the Health Insurance Marketplace Calculator. This tool will help you compare plans based on your needs and budget.
You can also use the following resources to compare plans:
-The Kaiser Family Foundation website offers a side-by-side comparison of marketplace plans.
-The National Association of Insurance Commissioners provides a tool that allows you to compare health insurance plans offered in your state.
-The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services offer a Plan Finder tool that allows you to compare Medicare Advantage and Part D prescription drug plans.
Make a Decision
Healthcare.gov is the only place to get subsidized health insurance. But if you don’t qualify for a subsidy, or if you simply prefer not to buy your health insurance on the marketplace, you have other options. You can buy directly from an insurance company, work with an insurance broker, or use a health insurance marketplace that’s not Healthcare.gov.
Conclusion
Affordable health care is a right, not a privilege. You shouldn’t have to go broke to get the coverage you need.
There are many different ways to get affordable health insurance outside of the marketplace. You can buy a health insurance policy through a broker, an insurance company, or the government.
You can also get affordable health insurance through a short-term health insurance plan. These plans are designed to cover you for a specific period of time, usually between 3 and 12 months.
If you’re under the age of 26, you may be able to stay on your parents’ health insurance plan. If you’re over the age of 26, you may be eligible for a subsidy from the government to help pay for your health insurance premiums.
There are many different ways to get affordable health insurance. You just have to know where to look and how to compare plans.
