Health Insurance Literacy

Welcome to this Health Insurance Literacy Course

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The purpose of this Health Insurance Literacy web page is to provide a series of short videos and other resources that will help increase confidence and competence around choosing a health insurance plan. It has been designed for consumers and small business owners.

To participate in this course, start at the beginning and view the first video. This will introduce you to information that answers the question in the video title. After each video there are additional resources available (in pdf form) that you can download.

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Course videos and resources
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Confused about health insurance options?

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  • Important Words to Know - This list provides key words to know so that you can better navigate the process of making a good health insurance decision.

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What should you consider when choosing a health insurance plan?

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What are my health insurance plan options?

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  • Types of Health Insurance Plans - This document describes different types of plans and their key characteristics that will help you know their differences.

  • Small Business and Health Care Options - This document provides information about where to get health care insurance and important details to know about those options as a small business owner.

  • Need help understanding how to enroll online on the Health Insurance Marketplace? Healthcare.govÌýhas developed a .

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What are Marketplace plans?

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  • Marketplace Financial Help - This document provides an overview of the types of financial assistance offered when purchasing a Health Care Marketplace Plan (ObamaCare).

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How do I compare plan costs when I’m making a health insurance decision?

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  • – by Consumer Reports - This video helps you understand health care costs and how they interrelate with each other.

  • My Smart Choice Health Insurance Workbook Edition 6 – This workbook provides information and step by step guidance for choosing and comparison shopping health insurance plans.

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Other helpful resources

This document describes the difference between Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts and how they work.
This document helps you know what to keep and what to throw away and provides strategies for organizing these documents.
Wondering How You Can Save for Health Care Expenses? This short video explains the difference between flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts and how they work.

Health Insurance Literacy Program contact

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