Once per year the general public has a short window of open enrollment to shop for and select critical health insurance that will cover an individual and their family for the upcoming calendar year. Health insurance expert
Smith, who is certified on Connect for health to assist clients, answers the following essential questions CO Health Brokers receives to help the
When is the window of time for open enrollment?
Beginning
Why use a health insurance agent or broker?
Being represented by an expert takes the guesswork out of shopping for and choosing the right health insurance plan. Agents and brokers have licensed access to federal programs to assist lower-income clients and other alternative plans for those that are healthy. "There is no one-size-fits-all solution, so it's always wise to explore all options," added Smith.
What if I can't afford health insurance?
Brokers and agents can assess each client's situation and walk them through the application process for medicaid or receiving program subsidies. A subsidy is financial assistance to help pay for a monthly health insurance premium, and does not need to be paid back unless there is an increase in income that calendar year.
How can I prepare for open enrollment and working with a broker?
Refer to the prior year tax return and estimate what the total taxable income might look like for 2018. "This will help a broker quickly estimate which products may fit best for your current financial situation," advised Smith.
Will the upcoming administration changes affect health insurance?
Health insurance plans and current federal programs available to the public have not changed. "On the contrary, there is now more access to health insurance plans than before and the personal mandate penalty will be going away starting in 2019," concluded Smith.
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