Frequently Asked Questions
Signing up for an ACA plan outside the open enrollment period can only be done with a life qualifying event like getting married or moving states, etc. However, private health insurance plans offer more flexibility, allowing you to enroll at any time throughout the year. As a licensed health agent, with access to all options I'm here to assist you in navigating these options whenever you need coverage.
Open enrollment for health insurance with Public Market (ACA/Obamacare) typically runs from November 1 to December 15 each year. While Private plans are open year round offering more flexibility!
Private insurance is available year-round, so you don't need to wait for an "open enrollment" period. This flexibility allows you to sign up or make changes to your private insurance plan at any time.
Private insurance can be more affordable than you might think. Many people find that switching to private insurance saves them money, as the costs are typically based on health rather than just income and age.
ACA/Obamacare plans offer major medical coverage and are available regardless of pre-existing conditions. Employer plans provide excellent benefits for the employee but can be very costly for family additions. Private insurance is health-based and may offer lower rates for healthy individuals with better overall coverage.
Yes, you can cancel your health insurance whenever you need to, as private insurance plans do not typically require long-term commitments. This gives you the flexibility to adjust your coverage as your circumstances change.
Prices for public marketplace plans, like those under ACA/Obamacare, are based on your income and age. Private insurance rates are typically determined by health status, providing potentially lower costs for healthier individuals.
Yes, most private insurance plans offer nationwide coverage, ensuring you have access to medical care across the country, not just in your local area.
Without huge subsidies, ACA/Obamacare plans can be quite expensive. Private health insurance might offer more competitive pricing, especially for those who are healthy and do not qualify for government subsidies.
Can I sign up for health insurance outside of the open enrollment period?
Signing up for an ACA plan outside the open enrollment period can only be done with a life qualifying event like getting married or moving states, etc. However, private health insurance plans offer more flexibility, allowing you to enroll at any time throughout the year. As a licensed health agent, with access to all options I'm here to assist you in navigating these options whenever you need coverage.
When is open enrollment for health insurance?
Open enrollment for health insurance with Public Market (ACA/Obamacare) typically runs from November 1 to December 15 each year. While Private plans are open year round offering more flexibility!
Do I only have the "open enrollment" period to be able to set up private insurance?
Private insurance is available year-round, so you don't need to wait for an "open enrollment" period. This flexibility allows you to sign up or make changes to your private insurance plan at any time.
Is private insurance expensive?
Private insurance can be more affordable than you might think. Many people find that switching to private insurance saves them money, as the costs are typically based on health rather than just income and age.
What are the biggest differences between ACA/Obamacare, Employer plans, and Private insurance?
ACA/Obamacare plans offer major medical coverage and are available regardless of pre-existing conditions. Employer plans provide excellent benefits for the employee but can be very costly for family additions. Private insurance is health-based and may offer lower rates for healthy individuals with better overall coverage.
Can I cancel my health insurance at any time?
Yes, you can cancel your health insurance whenever you need to, as private insurance plans do not typically require long-term commitments. This gives you the flexibility to adjust your coverage as your circumstances change.
How are insurance prices determined?
Prices for public marketplace plans, like those under ACA/Obamacare, are based on your income and age. Private insurance rates are typically determined by health status, providing potentially lower costs for healthier individuals.
Do private plans provide nationwide coverage?
Yes, most private insurance plans offer nationwide coverage, ensuring you have access to medical care across the country, not just in your local area.
Are private health insurance plans more expensive than ACA/Obamacare without subsidies?
Without huge subsidies, ACA/Obamacare plans can be quite expensive. Private health insurance might offer more competitive pricing, especially for those who are healthy and do not qualify for government subsidies.