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Hospitalization Explained

Friday, November 7, 2014|

A Basic Explanation Can you believe the average hospital stay lasts less than five days but costs more than $10,000? That’s one of the most

Household Income Explained

Friday, November 7, 2014|

A Basic Explanation Will you qualify for government tax credits to help pay for your health insurance? The answer depends, in part, on your household

Household Size Explained

Friday, November 7, 2014|

A Basic Explanation If you’re applying for government money to help you pay for health insurance, you’ll need to say how many people are in

Tobacco Usage Explained

Friday, November 7, 2014|

A Basic Explanation If you’re a regular tobacco user, you may have to pay more for your health insurance. In some states your premium could

Qualified Health Plans Explained

Friday, November 7, 2014|

A Basic Explanation Qualified health plans are health insurance policies that must meet certain standards established by the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Beginning in 2014

Qualifying Events Explained

Friday, November 7, 2014|

A Basic Explanation A qualifying event is just insurance-speak for certain changes in your life, such as a marriage, the loss of a job, or

Preauthorization Explained

Friday, November 7, 2014|

A Basic Explanation Before you can schedule certain healthcare services you may need to get preapproval from your insurance company. This is called preauthorization. (The

Medicaid Explained

Friday, November 7, 2014|

A Basic Explanation Medicaid is a state and federally funded program that helps Americans with limited income pay their medical bills. It also offers healthcare