Health Insurance

Get the most out of your plan with information on health insurance topics.

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I’m Turning 65. What Do I Need To Do?

Happy Birthday! Turning 65 makes you eligible for Medicare. Here’s what you need to know.

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What It Means: Preauthorization

Sometimes a prescription, service or treatment that your doctor recommends will need “preauthorization” or “prior authorization.” Here's what that means.

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New Year, New Benefits?

The start of a new year is a time for reflection, resolutions, and reviewing your health insurance.

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You’re Young and Healthy. 5 Reasons You Still Need Health Insurance

You’re under 40, you don’t go to the doctor much, you wear a mask in public, and there are lots of urgent care centers if you get sick. You don’t really need health insurance – or do you?

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Beware of Scams. Protect Your Personal Information!

Criminals sometimes claim to represent health insurance companies like ConnectiCare in attempts to scam people.

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9 Questions To Ask When Choosing a Health Plan

You may have a choice of plans when choosing health insurance. Here are some questions to ask when you’re deciding what’s right for you (and possibly your family).

9 Good Things You Get With Your ConnectiCare Health Plan

Being a ConnectiCare member has its perks. Check out some of the highlights of what you get with your plan.

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Open Enrollment Is Here!

Don’t wait – get (or stay) covered! Open enrollment begins Nov. 1. We have plans to help you stay well and get the care you need if you become ill or hurt. Financial help is available for those who qualify.

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Helping a Parent or Loved One With Their Medicare Coverage

Are you caring for an aging parent or spouse? That can be overwhelming (especially today). And, if you’re making their health care decisions, navigating Medicare can seem like yet another chore.

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Is It Free for Me?

ConnectiCare, like other health plans, encourages our members to get preventive care, like annual checkups, cancer screenings and immunizations, like the flu shot. And we pay all the costs for them.

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Do Your Health Insurance Homework Before Moving On to College

Heading off to college looks different this year. Students moving into a dorm room or off-campus apartment will need more than a laptop and comforter in their college survival kit.

5 (Plus 1) Good Reasons To Have a Health Savings Account (HSA)

Wouldn’t it be nice to know you had money in the bank to pay for a doctor’s visit, dental emergency or prescriptions? That’s just one reason to open and save money in a health savings account, or HSA for short.

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5 Things To Know When You Have a Health Savings Account (HSA)

Your health savings account (HSA) may give you some peace of mind that you have money saved for a medical emergency or to feather your retirement nest.

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3 Ways We’re Doing More for Our Members in 2019

We speak to our members and employer-customers every day. We listen to your concerns and do what we can to address them.

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I’ve Joined ConnectiCare. Now What? 5 Steps To Get Started.

Welcome to ConnectiCare! We want to help you stay healthy (and are here for you when you’re not).

Don’t Spend More Than You Have to on Health Care

Did you know that different doctors, hospitals and other facilities can charge different prices for tests and procedures?