Ryan Kennelly

Do I need health insurance if I’m on an F1 visa?

The short answer? You don’t have to, but you should. International students on an F1 visa do not have any government mandated health insurance requirements to meet when studying in the USA. However, with this in mind, schools often have their own requirements and may require you to join their plan or purchase your own. Of course, everyone should

What documents are needed to confirm prior coverage?

If you get a notice from the Marketplace saying that you need to submit documents to confirm your loss of coverage, you need to upload or mail the Marketplace documents for at least one person on your application who lost or will lose coverage. You may need to submit more than one document. If your

What documents are needed to confirm my move?

If you get a notice from the Marketplace saying that you need to submit documents to confirm your move, you need to upload or mail documents for at least one person on your application who moved. You may need to submit more than one document. You must also submit documents to confirm you had health

Is moving in the same state a healthcare.gov qualifying event?

If you qualify for a Special Enrollment Period because you moved within the last 60 days, you must submit documents that confirm both of these: You moved to a new primary residence within the last 60 days. Acceptable documents include government correspondence, utility bills, rental or mortgage documents, and homeowner’s insurance. They must include your

What Short-Term Insurance Plans Are Available in Colorado?

Colorado Short-Term Health Insurance Plans Under Colorado’s strict new regulations, no insurers offer short-term plans in the state. A new SEP allows people with terminating short-term plans to buy ACA-compliant coverage through the Colorado state health exchange. However, you can purchase a hospital and doctor indemnity insurance plan through United Healthcare. Health ProtectorGuard is a

How does the BCBS BlueCard Program Work when traveling?

Whether traveling across the country or around the world, the BlueCard Program helps Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL) members: Get needed health care when you travel or live outside your Blue Plan service area Get the same benefits as your BCBSIL plan when you travel or are away from home for an extended

Can I cancel a short term plan at any time?

Within the first ten days of the effective date of your plan, you can cancel and will receive a full refund. For cancellation beyond the ten days, you simply email or call the insurance company with your reason for cancelling. If you cancel before your policy period is over, in most cases you will be given

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