A confident mother using a laptop computer to visit the Health Insurance Marketplace at healthcare.gov while her child and husband play in the background.

What is the Health Insurance Marketplace and Why Should You Care?

Health Insurance Marketplace

A confident mother using a laptop computer to visit the Health Insurance Marketplace at healthcare.gov while her child and husband play in the background.

At Aunt Martha’s Health and Wellness, we want to help you get the healthcare you need. The Health Insurance Marketplace is a place where you can find and sign up for health insurance. It was created as part of the Affordable Care Act (also called Obamacare) to make healthcare more affordable for everyone.

The Marketplace is a website where you can compare different health insurance plans in your area. The plans cover things like doctor visits, preventive care, and emergencies. The Marketplace can also help you find out if you qualify for financial assistance to make your insurance more affordable.

If you don’t have health insurance through your job or another program, the Marketplace is a great way to find a plan that fits your needs and budget.

Our Enrollment Team is here to help

Benefits of Enrolling in a Marketplace Plan

  • Preventive care like check-ups and vaccines are covered at no cost to you.
  • Having insurance protects you from high medical bills if you get sick or hurt.
  • You can have peace of mind knowing you are covered for your healthcare needs.
A Latino family smiling, promoting the Health Insurance Marketplace

Many people think the Marketplace is too expensive or complicated, but that’s not always true. You may be able to get financial help to lower the cost of your plan. Medicaid or CHIP may also be available for free or low cost.

Who can benefit from the Health Insurance Marketplace?

The Marketplace is for a wide variety of people, including:

  • Low-income individuals and families who may qualify for financial assistance.
  • Young adults under 26 who need to find new coverage.
  • Undocumented immigrants who can still access emergency care.
  • Pregnant women who need maternity coverage.
  • People who have lost their Medicaid coverage.

How to Enroll

Enrolling in the Marketplace is easy! Here’s what you need to do:

  1. Visit HealthCare.gov to start looking at plans in your area.
  2. Create an account on the Marketplace website.
  3. Fill out an application to see what plans and financial help you qualify for.
  4. Compare the available plans and choose the one that’s best for you.
  5. If you need help, call Aunt Martha’s Enrollment Team at (708) 747-7444 or check out our Health Insurance Resources to learn more.

Don’t wait! The deadline to enroll in 2024-2025 coverage is January 15, 2025. Find a plan that’s right for you and sign up today.

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