Indiana offers a variety of health coverage options to those who are eligible, including low-income individuals and families, people with disabilities, and older people with limited needs. Medicaid is a federally funded program that provides medical assistance to those with low incomes and resources. Every health plan on the market offers the same set of essential health benefits, such as doctor visits, preventive care, hospitalization, prescription drugs and more. The Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) is a joint effort between federal and state governments that offers low-cost health coverage to children from families that earn too much money to qualify for Medicaid.
There are three different programs available to help people pay for health insurance or out-of-pocket medical expenses. Eligibility for a health insurance subsidy is based on your income relative to the federal poverty level. The Health Insurance Marketplace was created by the Affordable Care Act and helps you find health coverage that fits your needs and budget. If you choose to enroll in employer-offered health insurance even if it's not affordable or doesn't offer a minimum amount, you won't be entitled to receive a subsidy while you're enrolled in the employer's health plan. If your state has decided not to expand your Medicaid program and you live below the poverty line, you are in what is called the Medicaid coverage gap (which was not part of the ACA and was never expected to be a problem) and you won't be entitled to help pay for health insurance.
Most non-retired Americans get their health insurance from an employer, and employers heavily subsidize the cost. The government won't help you pay for health insurance if you already have employment-based health insurance. The State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) provides free or low-cost health insurance to children who don't qualify for Medicaid coverage, but whose families can't afford private health insurance. If you can get affordable health insurance through your job, but prefer to have it purchased through your health insurance exchange, you won't qualify for a subsidy. You won't qualify for a subsidy if you are enrolled (or, in some cases, eligible) in government-sponsored health insurance, such as the Children's Health Insurance Program, the Veterans Administration, Medicaid, or Medicare (note that you can receive premium subsidies if you're eligible for Medicare, but you would have to pay a premium for Medicare Part A, since you don't have enough work history to get Part A without premiums).
It's a health insurance program for people age 65 and older, some disabled people under 65, and people with end-stage kidney disease (permanent kidney failure that is treated with dialysis or a transplant).You can apply for a health insurance subsidy, as well as Medicaid, through your state's health insurance exchange. These subsidies help pay for monthly health insurance premiums, as well as costs such as coinsurance, copays, and deductibles once you have health coverage. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) created government subsidies to help people with low and middle incomes pay for health insurance. If you are looking for assistance in paying for a policy, there are several programs available that may be able to help.
Medicaid is an option for those with low incomes and resources. CHIP provides low-cost coverage to children from families that earn too much money to qualify for Medicaid. The Health Insurance Marketplace was created by the ACA and helps individuals find coverage that fits their needs and budget. Additionally, subsidies are available through your state's exchange to help pay for monthly premiums as well as other costs associated with having health coverage. It is important to understand all of the options available when it comes to finding affordable health insurance.
Knowing what programs are available can help individuals make informed decisions about their healthcare needs. It is also important to remember that subsidies are available through your state's exchange if you meet certain eligibility requirements.
