To begin, keep in mind these key points about health insurance in Pennsylvania:
1. Open enrollment has ended for 2020 health care plans, but you can still get health insurance if you qualify for a special enrollment period.
In Pennsylvania, the ACA open enrollment period ended on December 18, 2019. This means that, unless you qualify for an exception, you won't be able obtain health insurance through HealthCare.gov until the 2021 open enrollment period begins in the fall of 2020.
If you’ve recently lost your job or income due to the COVID-19 crisis or for any other reason, you might qualify for a special enrollment period that will allow you to sign up for a new health insurance plan or to change your current plan.
2. You won’t face a tax penalty for going without health insurance in 2020—but there are big downsides to being uninsured.
Obamacare’s tax penalty went away in 2019. That means that if you didn’t have health insurance coverage in 2019, you won’t have to pay a penalty when you file your taxes in this year. more...
As Obamacare enters its open enrollment period for 2018 health plans, those seeking coverage face more chaos than ever. For many Americans, affordable coverage and streamlined enrollment still seem like faraway goals.
Below are a couple of strategies to help you get your health insurance needs met.
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