Access to Health Care

Talk to Your Patients About the Health Insurance Marketplace Open Enrollment

As a family physician, you have the opportunity to help your patients understand the changing health care landscape so they can make coverage decisions that are appropriate for their health care needs. During patient visits, discuss the insurance options available through the marketplace and remind them to enroll.

Enrollment for Coverage

Patients can enroll for health insurance coverage during open enrollment through the Health Insurance Marketplace. The Health Insurance Marketplace offers uninsured patients options to research, compare, and purchase comprehensive health insurance plans.

Marketplace Overview

Low-cost coverage options are available through the marketplace.
All marketplace plans offer a comprehensive set of essential benefits
Plans can no longer deny coverage due to pre-existing conditions.
People who don't have health care coverage will have to pay a fee

Essential Benefits Covered

Outpatient care
Trips to the emergency room
Hospital treatment
Maternity and newborn care
Mental health care services
Pediatric health care services
Prescription drug coverage
Care for injuries, disabilities, or chronic conditions
Lab tests

Preventive Services Covered

Immunizations
Obesity screening and counseling
Blood pressure screening
Type 2 diabetes screening for adults who have hypertension
Cholesterol screening for at-risk adults

See all covered preventive services

Access Resources

For Physicians

The ACA Pocket Guide for Providers gives you at-a-glance information about ACA covered services for your patients.