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FAQs: Health Insurance Marketplace and the ACA

Marketplace Basics

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I heard the Affordable Care Act’s individual mandate ended. Does it still make sense to sign up?

What is the health insurance Marketplace?

How do I find my state Marketplace?

Who can buy coverage in the Marketplace?

I’m eligible for health benefits at work but want to see if I can get a better deal in the Marketplace. Can I do that?

Can I buy a plan in the Marketplace if I don’t have a green card?

Where can I get help with my Marketplace application?

I live in one state but work in a different state. What Marketplace should I use to buy coverage?

I live in different states during the year. My summer home is in a northern state; my winter home is in a southern state. Where do I sign up for health coverage? If I sign up for a plan in one state, how do I find in-network health providers in the other state?

My child goes to college in another state but we want him on our Marketplace family plan. Can we do that?

While we have made every effort to provide accurate information in these FAQs, people should contact the health insurance Marketplace or Medicaid agency in their state for guidance on their specific circumstances.