Shopping for a new health insurance plan doesn’t always happen during the standard open enrollment each fall. There are special enrollment periods: times when individuals can enroll in a health plan due to certain major life events.

Need A New Health Insurance Plan? Health Care Terms to Know

A special enrollment period has been established to allow people to sign up for 2021 Marketplace health insurance coverage. If you are applying for the first time, the following are tips to help you shop for a plan. WHEN CAN I ENROLL?...

Special Enrollment Period Opened for Affordable Care Act Plans

Congratulations! You've just started a new job. You're probably feeling excited, and maybe a bit overwhelmed. Filling out paperwork, meeting new people and undergoing training are just some of the challenges new employees often face....

3 Things to Consider When Choosing a Health Plan at Your New Job

Getting laid off is a difficult and humbling experience. On top of the stress that comes from losing your employment, worrying about bills and finding a new job, you also need to decide how to handle your health insurance....

Change in Employment: Ensure Your Health is Covered

If you’ve gotten laid off or your hours have been cut so you no longer qualify for your employer sponsored benefits, chances are you’ve heard of COBRA (also known as the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act)....

How to Find Affordable Health Care When You Lose Your Job

What do health insurance and Michigan craft beer have in common? Perhaps more than you might think. If you’re a craft beer enthusiast, you may look forward to certain seasons when you can buy your favorite ale or lager....

When Can You Buy Health Insurance?

There are so many exciting decisions when you're getting married. You get to plan the perfect wedding, pick the perfect dress (or tux!) , escape on the perfect honeymoon and select the perfect... health insurance? Okay, you got me. Health insurance is not the most exciting decision....

A Health Insurance Checklist for the Engaged and Newlywed

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