Resources

ResourceHow to Access
IRS Publication for Health Savings Accountshttps://www.irs.gov/publications/p969
Need to file a complaint with your local state insurance agency? https://content.naic.org/state-insurance-departments
Directory of Consumer Assistance Programs at the state levelhttps://www.cms.gov/CCIIO/Resources/Consumer-Assistance-Grants
HIPAA Privacy for Consumershttps://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-individuals/index.html
Department of Labor Employee Benefits Administration Agency

Support for self-insured or ERISA plan issues such as: denied health or disability benefits, COBRA, plan administration and compliance
https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ebsa/about-ebsa/ask-a-question/ask-ebsa
Preventive Care Resourceshttps://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org

https://www.hhs.gov/healthcare/about-the-aca/index.html
Qualified Mid-Year Life Event Rules (examples)https://www.healthcare.gov/glossary/qualifying-life-event/

Check your health plan for specific rules related to your plan
FSA Store
Purchase Healthcare FSA eligible products with your FSA Card
https://fsastore.com/
Glossary of Health Coverage and Medical Termshttps://www.cms.gov/CCIIO/Resources/Forms-Reports-and-Other-Resources/Downloads/Uniform-Glossary-01-2020.pdf
Sample Summary of Benefits & Coveragehttps://www.cms.gov/CCIIO/Resources/Forms-Reports-and-Other-Resources/Downloads/Sample-Completed-SBC-Accessible-Format-01-2020.pdf
Health insurance literacy quiz
(Kaiser Family Foundation)
https://www.kff.org/quiz/health-insurance-quiz/
FAIR Health – Consumer help and insights on health insurancehttps://www.fairhealthconsumer.org/
MyHealthPlan.guide – help in understanding how health insurance works, how to choose the right plan and providers, and what questions to ask in order to make the best decisions about your care.https://myhealthplan.guide/
Claims Denials and Appeals in ACA Marketplace Plans https://www.kff.org/private-insurance/issue-brief/claims-denials-and-appeals-in-aca-marketplace-plans/
How to Choose a Health Plan
Guidelines for quantitative and qualitative evaluation
https://maximizehealthinsurance.files.wordpress.com/2022/11/how-to-choose-a-health-plan-exhibit-maximize-your-health-insurance.pdf