Michigan Health Care
Michigan health care plan options
- Platinum plans, the most expensive plans, will pay about 90% of medical expenses.
- Gold plans will cover about 80% of medical costs
- Silver plans will cover about 70% of medical costs.
- Bronze plans will cover about 60% of medical costs.
- Catastrophic health coverage, available to people under 30, is not standard policy but will satisfy the requirements of the federal healthcare law. These policies will probably have the lowest premiums and the highest deductibles and co-pays. The deductibles may be as high as $6,850, so you’d have to spend that much before the plan pays for health care. This plan will provide coverage largely in cases of catastrophic injuries, such as a major accident.
With these plans, the lower the premiums that are paid upfront, the higher the costs will be at the time that health care service is needed.
When will Michigan health care plans be available?
You must enroll by December 15 for policies to be effective January 1. Enrollment ends December 15, unless you qualify for a special enrollment. After January 31, you can buy policies on the exchange only in special circumstances or life events. These policies are available within 30 days following certain life events. Examples are a change in family size due to marriage, birth, or adoption. A change in legal status to U.S. citizens or legal immigrants will also qualify as a special circumstance.
Everyone enrolled can change policies annually during a limited enrollment period. The open enrollment period for 2019 will go from November 1, 2019, to December 15, 2019.
Small businesses — those with 50 or fewer full-time employees — will be able to access the policies also at www.healthcare.gov. Options available to small businesses will be available under the Small Business Health Options Program Marketplace, or small businesses can call 800-706-7893.
Open enrollment for small businesses also begins October 1 and continues year-round.
Who can buy Michigan health care insurance on the exchange?
Anyone who lives in the U.S. legally — including those with green cards and worker or student visas — and is not in jail can buy insurance on the exchange.
U.S. citizens living in a foreign country are not required to get health insurance coverage under the Affordable Care Act.
Michigan health care exclusions:
Companies can’t deny Applicants insurance for pre-existing conditions. Insurers also cannot set limits on ten essential benefits listed below.
- Outpatient Care
- Emergency Room Services
- Hospitalization
- Preventive and wellness visits
- Maternity and Newborn Care
- Mental and Behavioral Health Treatment
- Prescription drugs
- Services and devices to help people with injuries, disabilities, or chronic conditions
- Lab tests
- Pediatric care
Where to buy Michigan health care plans:
The exchange starts on October 1. Consumers will be able to compare Michigan health care plans at health care quote or call 800-318-2596. You can also apply by mail or in person, but online will be the most efficient way to use. If you make up to 400% of the federal poverty line (FPL) – which is $12,490 for an individual and $25,750 for a family of four in 2019 – you should qualify for some government assistance in paying for your health insurance.
What do you need to enroll in a Michigan health care plan?
- Insured’s Social Security number (or document numbers such as those on green cards).
- Employer and income information for each family member who needs coverage (such as a W-2 or a paystub).
- Policy numbers for any current insurance.
- Information on employer coverage
What happens if you do not purchase a Michigan health care plan?
If you didn’t have Michigan health coverage in 2019, there is no penalty.
How to pay Michigan Health care penalty:
Finally, click the link for more information on the Michigan Affordable Care 2019 Michigan Affordable Care Penalties.