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What are the deadlines for the ACA’s open enrollment period?
A list of the open enrollment deadlines for enrollment in 2023 ACA-compliant health insurance in every state. Open enrollment ended on January 15, 2023 in most states.

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Applying for ACA Coverage?
Understanding how small differences in projected income can have a large impact on your health plan costs can be key to obtaining affordable coverage.

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What is a health insurance claim?

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claim is an application for benefits provided by your health plan. You or your medical provider must file a claim before funds will be reimbursed for your care. If you’re using an in-network medical provider, they should file the claim on your behalf. But if you see an out-of-network provider, you may have to file the claim yourself, and you may also have to pay for the care upfront and seek reimbursement from your insurer, assuming that your plan covers out-of-network care.

Many insurers require pre-certification for non-emergency treatment, which is separate from the submission of the claims (pre-certification happens before the medical procedure is performed, whereas a claim is submitted after the care has been provided). In any case, a claim may be denied based on the carrier’s assessment of the circumstance, and there are appeals processes that patients and medical providers can use if that happens.

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