For those using Your Health Idaho, at yourhealthidaho.org, the birth of a new baby brings new insurance options. In many scenarios, the mother or father of the new baby had medical insurance previously. In this situation, parents can add the baby to the existing insurance plan. A parent of the newborn must present proof of […]
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Not everyone knows this, but each year Medicare Advantage plan members can change plans after December 31. There are two major, yearly recurring enrollment windows for Medicare beneficiaries: Annual Enrollment (Oct15-Dec7) and Open Enrollment (Jan1-Mar31). Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) Most people are familiar with Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) from October 15th to December 7th.
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When it comes to the cost of health care, whether a health provider is in-network matters. Whether your health insurance plan is an HMO, PPO, POS or other network type also may affect your cost for care. What can you do to minimize surprises in health care costs? Network Types First, know what type of
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There are some significant changes on the horizon for individual health plans on the Idaho Marketplace. Those enrolled through yourhealthidaho.org who are using a tax credit to offset premium costs need to be prepared. This change, which will occur starting in 2026, was set in motion years ago through the Enhanced Premium Tax Credit (EPTC)
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Most Idahoans start Medicare when they turn 65. This means that individuals enroll in Medicare parts A and B with the Center for Medicare Services (CMS). Typically, the enrollment process starts with a phone call or walk-in to the Social Security office or applying online. Sometimes Medicare initiates an automatic enrollment, usually if an individual
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What is an APTC? In Idaho, individuals and families enrolled in the Idaho Health Insurance marketplace may be eligible to receive a tax credit to help pay for health insurance premiums. The Federal government pays this tax credit on behalf of the policy holder, a calculated amount each month, to their insurance company. This Advanced
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Prescription Drug coverage is an important health plan benefit for many people. From drug deductibles to drug tier levels to co-pays and co-insurances, you need to know how your drugs will be covered. Let’s take a look at drug tiers specifically. What are Drug Tiers? Every insurance company who offers prescription drug coverage creates a
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Changes are coming for individuals who are eligible for BOTH Medicare and Medicaid in Idaho. Let’s briefly review those changes, what to expect, and what you can do if you are affected by these changes. What is the difference between Medicaid and Medicare? First, what is Medicare? It is a federally run health insurance program,
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Did you know you may have access to Fitness Benefits on your Health Insurance Plan? Some health insurance plans offer a fitness benefit, which offers a discounted or no cost option for physical exercise using plan-covered facilities or equipment. This includes some Individual Plans, some Small Group Plans and most Medicare Advantage Plans. As an
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What options do you have when health insurance becomes unaffordable? Sometimes, employer or private health insurance is not affordable based on an individual or family income. There are several ways to approach making your insurance premium affordable. First, with an individual plan, you can apply for a tax credit. Your Health Idaho is the only
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