Benefits of Health Insurance
The Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, made covering certain health care services a requirement for all health insurance plans available to consumers. These required services are known as the 10 health essential benefits. These 10 categories of services are:
- Ambulatory patient services (outpatient care that you can receive without being admitted to a hospital)
- Emergency services
- Hospitalization for surgery, overnight stays, and other conditions
- Pregnancy, maternity, and newborn care
- Mental health and substance use disorder services
- Prescription drugs
- Rehabilitative and habilitative services and devices (treatment and devices that help people gain or recover mental and physical skills after an injury, disability, or onset of a chronic condition)
- Laboratory services
- Preventive and wellness services, as well as chronic disease management
- Pediatric services, including dental and vision coverage for children
Who Should Buy Health Insurance?
- Families
- Age 26 coming off parent’s plans
- Age 65 – medicare plans
- Special plans for low income
- Veterans plans available through gov’t
FAQ’s
How long can you go without health insurance in Massachusetts?
There is a grace period for people who have a gap in coverage. You can go up to 3 consecutive months without penalty, and multiple lapses are allowed within 1 calendar year.
How soon after getting health insurance can you use it?
First day of the month following the month you enroll. If you enroll on the 16th or later, coverage begins in one-and-a-half months.
For example, if you buy health insurance between November 1st and 15th, your coverage will start on December 1st.
For example, if you buy health insurance between November 1st and 15th, your coverage will start on December 1st.
What happens if pre-existing conditions are not covered?
Health insurers can no longer charge more or deny coverage to you or your child because of a pre-existing health condition like asthma, diabetes, or cancer. Once you have insurance, they can’t refuse to cover treatment for your pre-existing condition.
Do you offer more than one company?
Yes, I have the top carriers in the state available. Based on your information I can find the best coverage and premiums.