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  • How do I appeal a Marketplace decision?

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    You can request an appeal of any Marketplace decision, including: Your eligibility to buy coverage in the Marketplace Your eligibility for, or the amount of, premium tax credits or cost sharing reductions (for example, a reduction in your premium tax credit amount) Untimely (late) notice from the Marketplace about a decision To start your appeal, review the Marketplace’s decision (called an eligibility notice), which describes the process you should follow. If you have questions about…

  • What happens if I just make up an income level that I know will qualify me for financial assistance?

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    That’s not advisable. The Marketplace will check the information you provide against a number of databases (including IRS data, Social Security data, wage databases, and others). If the information you provide is very different from what’s in these databases, you may be asked to provide additional documentation. In addition, at the end of the Application for Health Coverage and Help Paying Costs, you will have to sign that you have provided true answers to all…

  • Can someone else, such as my family member, church, or another third party pay my portion of the monthly health insurance premium for me?

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    Family members, your church, federal programs such as the Ryan White HIV/AIDS program, or any charity that doesn't condition financial help on health status can pay your premium on your behalf. However, Marketplace plans are discouraged from accepting third-party payments from hospitals and other commercial entities. Some dialysis facilities offer to pay premiums for Medicare-eligible patients with end-stage renal disease who elect Marketplace coverage instead of Medicare. Check with a Marketplace navigator or your State…

  • Questions about Prescription Drug Importation? KFF Has Answers

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    With lowering prescription drug costs a top priority for Americans, the Trump Administration, presidential candidates, members of Congress, and several states are proposing to allow the importation of drugs from abroad, chiefly Canada. The idea of allowing drugs to be imported from Canada and other countries is popular with Americans across the political spectrum, but has yet to be implemented due to concerns about safety, and strong opposition from the drug industry. A new KFF…

  • A Conversation with Washington Gov. Inslee and Colorado Gov. Polis on the Public Option in Their States

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    On Friday, Feb. 7, KFF hosted a conversation with Colorado Gov. Jared Polis and Washington State Gov. Jay Inslee about their states’ efforts to establish a public health insurance option and make other changes to address health costs and access. The two governors have made health reforms a key part of their agendas and are seeking to expand access to affordable coverage for their residents through a public option – an approach that some national…

  • GOP Views of Medicaid Expansion Differ From Conventional Wisdom

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    In his latest column for The Wall Street Journal’s Think Tank, Drew Altman examines Republican attitudes on Medicaid expansion in light of last night’s election of Republican Matt Bevin as Kentucky’s next governor. All previous columns by Drew Altman are available online.  

  • What a Break in the Obamacare Battles Could Bring

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    Following the Supreme Court’s King v. Burwell decision, the Affordable Care Act could use a break from the intense political heat, though it may not get a long one as the 2016 election season heats up and presidential candidates play to their bases on health care, writes Drew Altman in his latest column for The Wall Street Journal’s Think Tank. All previous columns by Drew Altman are available.