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    Medicaid & CHIP coverage

    You may qualify for free or low-cost care through Medicaid based on income and family size. Some states have expanded Medicaid to cover more people.

    Medicaid expansion & what it means for you

    Some states are expanding their Medicaid programs. Others haven’t. Your coverage options depend on many factors. Learn if you qualify for Medicaid at Healthcare.gov.

    The Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)

    If your children need health insurance, they may be eligible for CHIP. If they qualify, you won’t need to buy a Marketplace plan to cover them

    Using your new Medicaid or CHIP coverage

    If you're now enrolled in Medicaid or CHIP, here are some things you need to know.

    Changing from Marketplace to Medicaid or CHIP

    If you have Marketplace coverage and become eligible for Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) that counts as qualifying health coverage, consider ending your Marketplace coverage.

    Get Marketplace coverage if you lose or are denied Medicaid or CHIP coverage

    You may be able to get a Marketplace plan if you recently lost or were denied Medicaid or CHIP coverage.

    3 things to know before you pick a health insurance plan

    Use this guide to help you understand how to compare plans and choose one that’s right for you.

    Health plan categories: Bronze, Silver, Gold & Platinum

    The health plan category you choose determines how you and your plan share the costs of care.

    Catastrophic health plans

    People under 30 and people with hardship exemptions may buy what's called a Catastrophic” health plan. It protects you from very high medical costs.

    Health insurance plan & network types: HMOs, PPOs, and more

    There are different types of health insurance plans that meet different needs. Some examples include HMO, EPO, PPO, and POS plans.

    Your total costs for health care: Premium, deductible & out-of-pocket costs

    When choosing a plan, it’s a good idea to think about your total health care costs, not just the bill (the premium”) you pay to your insurance company every month.


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