Annual enrollment for healthcare.gov begins today. Louisiana Blue Chief Healthcare Economist Mike Bertaut says if you do not have affordable health insurance through an employer, or you’re losing Medicaid or you need to get covered, look at options on HealthCare.gov. He says enrollment is through January 15…
“But if you want to have a policy in play on January 1st you need to make sure you select that policy by December 15th.”
Bertaut says Louisiana Blue, the state’s Blue Cross and Blue Shield provider, offers HMO plans with the state’s lowest rates available in every parish, showing an average premium reduction of 9% compared to last year. He says you can work with an experienced, licensed agent at no cost…
“You want to make absolutely sure your doctor and your preferred hospital are covered in the network of the plan that you select. This is where agents come in really handy. They know all about how the networks work.”
Bertaut says to connect with an agent call 1-844-GET-BLUE.
Residents should consider coverage needs, monthly premiums, and provider networks before enrolling, as each plan varies in cost and benefits. Bertaut says figuring out what health insurance plan works for you can be confusing, but the worst thing you can do is go uncovered…
“Whether it’s a private plan like Blue Cross, Medicaid, Medicare, the VA. Don’t go uncovered. It is financially devastating if you do.”
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