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Health Insurance

Getting Started

Shopping for health insurance? Let us help!
Health insurance lingo – Glossary | Abbreviations/Acronyms
Have insurance and want to switch plans? Read our tip sheet for open enrollment season
Find a Blue Cross and Blue Shield company in your county for guaranteed issue or HIPAA conversion plans
Learn what to expect with federal health insurance reform

Finding Insurance

For children and young adults

Pa’s Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) or Medical Assistance (MA)

Learn how the Autism Insurance Act changes the way autism services are covered
The federal law says young adults up to age 26 can now stay on their parents’ policy
Pennsylvania law allows the young adults to stay on longer, but only if the employer adds that option to their policy

For older Pennsylvanians

Continuing Care Retirement Community Guide | Find a Community
Long-Term Care 101 English | En Español
Medicare
Medicare Supplement (also known as MediGap) English | En Español

When you lose your job

Continue your coverage with COBRA or Pennsylvania’s Mini-COBRA
Convert your employer/group coverage to individual insurance
The Health Coverage Tax Credit pays qualified health insurance premiums for eligible individuals and their families

When you have a pre-existing condition

Get coverage with PA Fair Care or a guaranteed issue health plan

When you can’t find or afford health insurance or other services

Learn about and apply for other health options in the commonwealth
Download Pennsylvania’s Health and Human Services Resource Guide

Understanding Your Rights

Learn the process for filing claims and appeals
Our Health Privacy regulation protects your personal and confidential health-related information

Return to www.pahealthoptions.com

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Still can't find what you are looking for? If you still have questions, email us at ra-in-consumer@pa.gov or call our toll-free, automated hotline at 1-877-881-6388.