Obama Administration Adds More Time For Some Health Care Applicants
The Obama administration has extended the deadline for enrollment in the Affordable Care Act.
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The Obama administration has extended the deadline for enrollment in the Affordable Care Act.
Those who fail to sign up for health insurance by next Monday will not be able to enroll until next year and will have to pay a penalty on their taxes.
Under the Affordable Care Act, consumers have the right to appeal decisions made by their health insurance company.
For children, those younger than 19, dental care is a pediatric service that must be covered as an essential benefit.
Most health plans do not cover medical services outside of the United States.
Whether or not your health insurance can cover your spouse depends on your specific policy.
Whether or not your health insurance can cover your children depends on your specific policy.
Some insurance plans may include coverage for contacts and glasses, though most don't.
Almost all health insurance policies are now required to cover substance abuse treatment under the Affordable Care Act.
Almost all health insurance policies are now required to cover mental illness care under the Affordable Care Act.
If your insurer denies a claim, you have two options for appeal: internally with the insurance company and externally with the government.
Under the Affordable Care Act, most health insurance policies must cover prescription drugs.
The series is best known for generating painfully awkward moments between Galifianakis and his guests, and Obama's appearance proved no exception.
If your health insurance is provided by your employer, you will lose coverage if you are laid off or fired. But there are options to stay covered.
Co-insurance and co-payments are different forms of cost sharing between you and your insurance company.
The difference between an HMO and a PPO is in their costs and health care options.
The Affordable Care Act requires that all health insurance policies cover 10 essential benefits, including emergency treatment.
To maximize the benefits of your insurance policy, you will likely need to choose a doctor from within your health plan's network.
Warding off the specter of election-year health insurance cancellations, the Obama administration Wednesday announced a two-year extension for individual policies that don't meet requirements of the new health care law.
The Affordable Care Act helps business owners acquire and pay for health insurance for their employees. Find out if your business qualifies.
Some insurance companies allow policies to be extended to unmarried partners.
Finding a new primary care physician takes time, patience and research. Start by considering your personal needs.
A main goal of Obamacare is to switch the nation's healthcare system from one that focuses on treating illness to one that works to prevent illness and promote health and longevity.
Different insurance companies have different formats for their insurance cards, but all cards contain the same basic information.
Your insurance company and state government maintain directories of doctors. These can be great starting places for learning where to get care.
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