Pennsylvania Health Insurance

2018 Pa Health insurance premiums are going up in 2018. How much? Carriers authorized to conduct business in Pennsylvania have submitted their new rates, which will be reviewed by the Department of Insurance (DOI). Individual, family, and group policies charge different rates each year. It is also possible that several plans that were offered in 2017, will be replaced by different options in 2018. Below, we have listed the proposed price changes for ACA (Affordable Care Act) compliant policies. Although the DOI often approves rate change requests, it is possible that the entire increase (or decrease) may not be granted. Participating companies offer increased transparency by publicly requesting price changes. Subsequent  changes...

Low cost student health insurance coverage in Pennsylvania is very easy to purchase.  We help you find quality plans (both on and off the Marketplace) through all of the major insurers such as Aetna, UnitedHealthCare, UPMC, Coventry Highmark BCBS, Capital BC, Keystone, Independence Blue Cross, Geisinger, and many other providers.  Sometimes, University policies don’t provide the specific benefits that you want, or feature the low rates that you need to fit within your budget. We show you flexible policies that keep rates affordable, but also give you top-notch coverage that you can use almost everywhere. All policy options are Affordable Care Act-compliant and contain all required essential health benefits (required by Obamacare...

Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield provides comprehensive qualified high deductible plans in Western Pennsylvania. As “HSA-friendly” plans, the PPO 1700 and PPO Embedded 2700 can be used in conjunction with a Health Savings Account.  Health Savings Blue is a perfect Marketplace fit for the self employed, families or individuals that want quality coverage at a reasonable price. Both options are available with or without federal financial aid. As a guaranteed-issue Exchange policy, applying for coverage only requires a simple five-minute application to be completed, and a face-to-face meeting is not necessary. Coverage is offered in the selected counties of Western Pa during Open Enrollment periods. However, you can also qualify for a Special...

COBRA  is available in Pennsylvania if you are employed at a business that has more than 20 full-time employees and you recently lost your job.  If  your company has less than 20 workers, you may not be eligible for benefits and will have to seek separate coverage for yourself and any additional family member. The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act, along with state and federal legislation, is designed to help you find affordable Pa health insurance. However, there are affordable alternatives that will provide medical coverage until you secure another policy through an employer or become eligible for Medicare. Enrolling for a federal Marketplace policy (discussed below) and applying for private coverage are available.  Some of...