HealthCare.gov
HealthCare.gov
HealthCare.gov (/ˈhɛlθkeərˌɡɒv/) is a health insurance exchange website operated under the United States federal government under the provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA, often referred to simply as 'Obamacare').
Etymology
The term "HealthCare.gov" is a combination of the words "healthcare" and "government". The ".gov" domain extension is used by the U.S. government for its official websites.
Description
HealthCare.gov provides a health insurance marketplace where individuals, families, and small businesses can learn about their health coverage options; compare health insurance plans based on costs, benefits, and other important features; choose a plan; and enroll in coverage. The website also provides information on the ACA and its provisions, as well as resources for obtaining financial assistance for premiums and out-of-pocket costs.
Related Terms
- Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: The federal law that created HealthCare.gov and the health insurance marketplaces.
- Health insurance marketplace: A service available in every state that helps individuals, families, and small businesses shop for and enroll in affordable medical insurance.
- Premium tax credit: A refundable tax credit designed to help eligible individuals and families with low or moderate income afford health insurance purchased through the Health Insurance Marketplace.
- Medicaid: A state and federal program that provides health coverage to people with low income, including some low-income adults, children, pregnant women, elderly adults, and people with disabilities.
- Medicare: A federal program that provides health coverage if you are 65 or older or have a severe disability, no matter your income.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on HealthCare.gov
- Wikipedia's article - HealthCare.gov
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