{"id":11496,"date":"2020-05-20T13:51:43","date_gmt":"2020-05-20T17:51:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=11496"},"modified":"2020-07-02T13:21:54","modified_gmt":"2020-07-02T17:21:54","slug":"how-to-get-health-insurance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/how-to-get-health-insurance\/","title":{"rendered":"How to get health insurance"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p>Choosing a health insurance plan is a tough decision, as it\u2019s impossible to know what the future of your health holds. On one hand, if you have a pre-existing condition, you can count on frequent doctor\u2019s visits and prescription fills. On the other hand, you can\u2019t predict when medical emergencies or a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/news\/pandemic\/\">pandemic<\/a> will strike. Whether you have a qualifying life event, you&#8217;re preparing for open enrollment, or you&#8217;re just wondering how to get health insurance, we\u2019ve compiled a list of resources to streamline your decision.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Types of plans<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>There are many health insurance plans to choose from. The majority of people (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kff.org\/other\/state-indicator\/total-population\/?currentTimeframe=0&amp;sortModel=%7B%22colId%22:%22Location%22,%22sort%22:%22asc%22%7D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">49%<\/a>) in the U.S. have employer-sponsored health insurance coverage. When you start a new job or when open enrollment comes back around, you\u2019ll likely be reviewing a variety of options, including health maintenance organizations (HMO), preferred provider organizations (PPO), and high deductible health plans (HDHP). Or maybe your situation is unique and you\u2019re looking for short-term coverage. How do you know which is the best plan for you? Browse the resources below to find out what each type of plan has to offer.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/what-is-a-ppo\/\">What is a PPO?<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/hdhp-vs-ppo\/\">HDHP vs. PPO<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/healthcare-define-hmo\/\">What is an HMO?<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/hmo-vs-ppo\/\">HMO vs. PPO<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/hmo-vs-epo-vs-ppo\/\">HMO vs. EPO vs. PPO<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:post-content -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:column -->\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><!-- wp:list -->\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/high-deductible-health-plan\/\">High deductible health plan pros and cons<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/best-health-insurance-options-for-self-employed\/\">Best health insurance options for the self-employed<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/what-is-short-term-health-insurance\/\">Short-term health insurance<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/what-is-cobra-health-insurance\/\">COBRA health insurance<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/catastrophic-health-insurance\/\">Catastrophic health insurance<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<!-- \/wp:list --><\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:columns -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:heading \/-->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:list \/-->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:heading -->\r\n<h2>Best health insurance companies<\/h2>\r\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>If you have employer-sponsored health benefits, you may not have a choice in your insurance provider. Here are the top five health insurance companies by membership, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/828436\/largest-health-insurance-companies-in-us-by-membership\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2018 data<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:table {\"className\":\"singlecare-table\"} -->\r\n<table class=\"singlecare-table\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr class=\"header-row\">\r\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\r\n<td><strong>Number of members<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td><strong>Plans<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UnitedHealthcare Group<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td>49.5 million<\/td>\r\n<td>Family and individual plans<br \/>Small business plans<br \/>Short-term health insurance<br \/>Dental and vision plans<br \/>Medicare<br \/>Medicaid<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.anthem.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Anthem<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td>40.2 million<\/td>\r\n<td>Family and individual plans<br \/>Employer group plans<br \/>Dental, vision, life, and disability insurance<br \/>Travel medical insurance<br \/>Medicare<br \/>Medicaid<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aetna.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Aetna<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td>22.2 million<\/td>\r\n<td>Employer-sponsored plans<br \/>Student plans<br \/>International plans<br \/>Dental, vision, pharmacy, and supplemental insurance<br \/>Medicare<br \/>Medicaid<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cigna.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cigna<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td>15.9 million<\/td>\r\n<td>Family and individual plans<br \/>Dental and other supplemental insurance<br \/>International plans<br \/>Medicare and Medicare supplement plans<br \/>Medicaid<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.humana.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Humana<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td>14 million<\/td>\r\n<td>Employer group plans<br \/>Dental, vision, and pharmacy drug plans<br \/>Medicare and Medicare supplement plans<br \/>Medicaid<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<p><em>This is not a comprehensive list of health insurance plans or providers. Browse the <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthcare.gov\/see-plans\/#\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Marketplace<\/em><\/a><em> for more plan information.<\/em><\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:table -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:heading -->\r\n<h2>When to sign up for health insurance<\/h2>\r\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>There are different open enrollment periods for Affordable Care Act (ACA) and Medicare plans. Medicare open enrollment is between October and December. ACA open enrollment runs from November to December. However, if you\u2019re going through a significant life event (i.e., aging out of your parent\u2019s plan, starting a new job, getting married or divorced, having a baby), you might qualify for a Special Enrollment Period of 30 to 60 days. Another option is to enroll in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhc.com\/individual-and-family\/short-term-health-insurance\/what-is-short-term-health-insurance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">short-term health insurance<\/a> or apply for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthcare.gov\/medicaid-chip\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Medicaid or Children\u2019s Health Insurance Plan (CHIP<\/a>), which aren\u2019t limited to an open enrollment period.<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:list -->\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/aca-open-enrollment\/\">ACA open enrollment<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/medicare-open-enrollment\/\">Medicare open enrollment<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/missing-open-enrollment\/\">What to do if you missed open enrollment<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/qualifying-life-event-for-health-insurance\/\">Qualifying life events for a Special Enrollment Period<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:heading -->\r\n<h2>Medicare &amp; Medicaid<\/h2>\r\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>In 2018, 20% of Americans had Medicaid coverage and 14% were enrolled in Medicare. Both are funded by the federal government, providing free or low-cost healthcare coverage to low-income families and seniors.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>Medicaid eligibility is income-based and you can apply at any time. Eligibility varies by state and some exceptions apply. If you don\u2019t qualify for Medicaid, you can apply to CHIP, which provides affordable health insurance for children.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>Medicare is age-based and you\u2019ll most likely be eligible when you turn 65 years old. Although, you might be eligible for Medicare if you\u2019re younger than 65 and have a permanent disability or qualifying disease. If you\u2019re interested in these insurance options, you can compare coverage below.<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:columns -->\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\"><!-- wp:column -->\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><!-- wp:list -->\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/difference-between-medicare-and-medicaid\/\">Medicare vs. Medicaid<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/medicare-donut-hole\/\">What is the Medicare donut hole?<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/medicare-part-d-plans\/\">Medicare Part D prescription drug plans<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/medicare-changes\/\">Medicare changes<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/news\/guide-to-medicaid-changes\/\">Medicaid changes<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<!-- \/wp:list --><\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:column -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:column -->\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><!-- wp:list -->\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/medicare-part-d-hidden-costs\/\">Hidden Medicare Part D costs<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/does-medicare-cover-flu-shots\/\">Does Medicare cover flu shots?<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/does-medicare-cover-shingles-vaccine\/\">Does Medicare cover Shingrix?<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/can-i-use-singlecare-and-medicare\/\">Can I use SingleCare and Medicare?<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/singlecare-medicaid\/\">Can I use SingleCare if I have Medicaid?<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:columns -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:heading -->\r\n<h2>Health insurance dictionary<\/h2>\r\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>Health insurance is complicated, and your decision can affect your health and finances for the rest of the year. There are so many acronyms and exceptions, it can make your head spin. For instance, the money you contribute to a health savings account (HSA) rolls over year after year but money in a flexible spending account (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/how-to-use-fsa-money\/\">FSA<\/a>) doesn\u2019t. Or what about the fact that copayments don\u2019t count toward your deductible, but they do count toward your out-of-pocket maximum? Use the following guides to decipher acronyms and insurance jargon.<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:columns -->\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\"><!-- wp:column -->\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><!-- wp:list -->\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/healthcare-defined-coinsurance\/\">Coinsurance<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/healthcare-defined-copay\/\">Copay<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/difference-between-copay-and-deductible\/\">Copay vs. deductible<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/healthcare-defined-deductible\/\">Deductible<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/deductible-vs-out-of-pocket-maximum\/\">Deductible vs. out-of-pocket maximum<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/deductible-vs-premium\/\">Deductible vs. premium<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/news\/flexible-spending-account-fsa-changes\/\">FSA changes<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<!-- \/wp:list --><\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:column -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:column -->\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><!-- wp:list -->\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/hra-vs-hsa-vs-fsa\/\">HRA vs. HSA vs. FSA<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/healthcare-defined-out-of-network\/\">Out-of-network<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/out-of-pocket-maximum\/\">Out-of-pocket maximum<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/healthcare-premium-defined\/\">Premium<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/pharmacy-discount-card\/\">Prescription discount card<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/healthcare-defined-ucr\/\">Usual, reasonable, and customary<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<!-- \/wp:list --><\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:columns -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:heading -->\r\n<h2>Resources<\/h2>\r\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:list -->\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/no-health-insurance\/\">No health insurance? Try these resources<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/insurance-reimbursement-singlecare\/\">Insurance reimbursements for SingleCare<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthcare.gov\/\">Find coverage on healthcare.gov<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicare.gov\/sign-up-change-plans\/get-started-with-medicare\">Learn more about Medicare<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicaid.gov\/medicaid-and-you\/index.html\">Apply for Medicaid<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insurekidsnow.gov\/\">Insurance for children<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<!-- \/wp:list -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Choosing a health insurance plan is a tough decision, as it\u2019s impossible to know what the future of your health holds. On one hand, if you have a pre-existing condition, you can count on frequent doctor\u2019s visits and prescription fills. 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