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Official guides from HealthCare.gov on enrollment, costs, coverage rules, and your rights as a consumer — all in one place.

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MedicaidSubmit documents to confirm denial of Medicaid or CHIP coverage
If you get a notice from the Marketplace saying that you need to submit documents to confirm that you were denied coverage through Medicaid or the Children’s…
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ACA / MarketplaceGetting Started
What if I currently have health coverage? You’ll be asked if you (or anyone else on your application) currently have health coverage. Some people who already…
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ACA / MarketplaceTerms & Conditions
So that HealthCare.gov remains accurate and available to you and all other visitors, we monitor network traffic to identify unauthorized attempts to upload or…
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MedicaidOther Health Coverage Questions
What if my coverage ended? If your coverage ended, you may be asked why. We’re asking this because sometimes children have a waiting period between ending…
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Dental / Vision2016 stand-alone dental plan (SADP) data
Dental coverage is offered as part of some health plans, but not all of them. The data below includes 2016 stand-alone dental plans available in a given area.…
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Employer PlansIf you had a Marketplace plan with the premium tax credit
Form 1095-A & your federal taxesYou should get your 1095-A form by mail no later than mid-February. It may be available in your Marketplace account as soon as…
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MedicaidThe Marketplace in your state
No matter what state you live in, you can enroll in affordable, quality health coverage.State Medicaid expansionSome states expanded their Medicaid programs to…
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MedicaidCoverage for pre-existing conditions
All Marketplace plans must cover treatment for pre-existing medical conditions. No insurance plan can reject you, charge you more, or refuse to pay for…
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Employer PlansSHOP how-to guides, fact sheets, tools, and other resources for employers
For help with the Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP), check out these resources:SHOP eligibility & pricesThe Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) Calculator:…
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ACA / MarketplaceRelationship questions
You’ll be asked to define the relationships between the people on your application. When asked to define the relationship, you can choose from this…
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MedicareHow to report changes to the Marketplace
You report changes to the Marketplace by updating your application. You can update your application online, by phone, or in person — but not by mail.Note: If…
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ACA / MarketplaceSubmit documents to confirm marriage
If you get a notice from the Marketplace saying that you need to submit documents to confirm your marriage, you can upload or mail the Marketplace documents…
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