About Health Insurance
Let’s face it: health insurance is confusing. We’re here to help you figure out what the law means for you.
How can I get health insurance?
You can buy coverage through Health Insurance Marketplaces: Healthcare.gov, or your state Marketplace. Visit the websites to compare insurance plans and see if you qualify for financial assistance.
There are laws about health insurance:
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Most plans must cover preventive health services — like birth control and wellness exams — at no cost to you.
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Most plans must cover essential health benefits, like maternity and newborn care.
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You can stay on a parent’s health insurance plan until you’re 26.
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Insurers can’t deny you coverage or charge you more if you have a pre-existing health condition (including pregnancy).
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Insurers can no longer charge you more just for being a woman.
Read more about your rights and protections under the ACA and what Marketplace insurance plans must cover.
Do I need health insurance to go to Planned Parenthood?
Whether you have insurance or not, you can always visit your local Planned Parenthood health center for the care you need, when you need it.
Many health insurance plans include Planned Parenthood as an in-network provider — this means your health insurance will pay for all, or most, of the cost of your health care at a Planned Parenthood health center. You can either call your insurance company or your local Planned Parenthood health center to learn whether Planned Parenthood is in-network with your health insurance plan. Find a Planned Parenthood health center near you.