It depends on whether you are receiving advanced premium tax credits. If you receive a premium tax credit, your insurer must provide a 90-day grace period to pay all past-due premiums. If the amount owed for all outstanding premium payments is not paid in full by the end of the grace period, the insurer can terminate coverage. However, the grace period only applies if you have paid at least one month’s premium within the current…

It depends on your age. Dental coverage for children ages 18 and under is an "essential health benefit," meaning it must be available to any children you have, either as part of a health plan or through a separate dental plan, though you are not required to buy it. Dental coverage for adults is not considered an essential health benefit, so Marketplace plans don’t have to offer it.

Every plan Marketplace plan must provide a link to its health provider directory on the Marketplace website to its health provider directory so consumers can find out if their health care providers are included. The provider network information from insurance companies must also tell you whether a provider is accepting new patients. Some insurers' provider directories may list the languages spoken by providers, but this is not federally required. If your state uses HealthCare.gov (federally-facilitated…

Catastrophic plans have the highest cost sharing and lowest premiums. In 2026, Catastrophic plans will have an annual deductible of $10,600 for an individual or $21,200 for a family. The plan does not have to cover more than three primary care visits before the deductible has been met. Catastrophic plans may only be sold to certain individuals. See this FAQ for details. Note that if you are eligible for financial assistance on the Marketplace, it…