Top-Rated Health Insurance Providers for Jobless Individuals
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Unemployed folks in search of budget-friendly health insurance with solid customer satisfaction have a range of choices. Here are some top-rated options:
Top Health Insurance Providers for Jobless Individuals
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Features low premiums across multiple plan types and the best cost-value rate for Catastrophic coverage[1].
- Available in only 14 states and doesn't offer PPO plans on the ACA Marketplace.
- Kaiser Permanente (Highly recommended)
- Offers the lowest average premiums for Expanded Bronze plans and has the lowest maximum out-of-pocket limits among the providers[1].
- Primarily available in eight states and Washington, D.C., and mostly offers HMOs.
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Provides more value for the buck with higher customer satisfaction than other Bronze plan providers[1].
- Available in 32 states and Washington, D.C., but with high premiums for Catastrophic coverage.
More Options to Consider
- COBRA Plans: Allows you to keep your job-based coverage for up to 18 months after leaving a job, but these plans can be more expensive[2].
- Marketplace Plans: Offered through the Affordable Care Act (ACA), these plans are available during open enrollment periods and may be covered in tax credits or subsidies[5].
Remember to weigh various factors such as premium costs, deductibles, out-of-pocket maximums, and the array of services covered before selecting a suitable plan.
Sources:
- Investopedia: Best Health Insurance Companies for the Unemployed
- IRS: Premium Tax Credit
- Medicaid Income Limits
- CNN: COBRA Basics
- Healthcare.gov: Special Enrollment Period
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