What are the essential health benefits required in ACA plans?
All ACA-compliant health plans must cover essential health benefits, including preventive care, hospitalization, prescription drugs, maternity care, mental health services, and more. These benefits are standardized across all plans to ensure comprehensive coverage. For personalized help choosing a plan, schedule an appointment with a Tsunami Advisor here: Schedule an Appointment.
Does ACA insurance cover preventive care?
All ACA-compliant health insurance plans cover a wide range of preventive services, including annual checkups, screenings, and vaccinations, at no cost to you when using an in-network provider. For help accessing preventive care or finding in-network providers, schedule an appointment with a Tsunami Advisor here: Schedule an Appointment.
Does ACA insurance cover prescription medications?
All ACA health plans cover prescription drugs, but coverage and costs vary depending on your planโs formulary (list of covered medications). To find out which drugs are covered and what youโll pay, review your planโs formulary or contact your insurance provider. For assistance, schedule an appointment with a Tsunami Advisor here: Schedule an Appointment.
Does ACA insurance cover mental health services?
Mental health and substance abuse treatments are fully covered by all ACA-compliant plans. This includes services like therapy, inpatient treatment, and medications. ACA plans are required to offer parity, meaning mental health services must be covered at the same level as physical health services. For help finding in-network providers or understanding your coverage, schedule an appointment with a Tsunami Advisor here: Schedule an Appointment.
What is included in maternity and newborn care under ACA?
All ACA health insurance plans cover prenatal, maternity, and newborn care. This includes prenatal visits, screenings, labor and delivery, and routine care for your baby. Preventive services like prenatal checkups are covered at no cost to you when using in-network providers. For help understanding your maternity coverage, schedule an appointment with a Tsunami Advisor here: Schedule an Appointment.
Does ACA insurance cover emergency room visits?
Emergency room visits are covered by all ACA health plans, whether you visit an in-network or out-of-network hospital. However, the cost will depend on your planโs deductible, copayments, and coinsurance. Emergency care counts toward your out-of-pocket maximum, providing financial protection. To understand your ER coverage, schedule an appointment with a Tsunami Advisor here: Schedule an Appointment.
Does my ACA plan cover specialist visits?
You can see a specialist with your ACA health insurance, but whether you need a referral depends on your plan type. HMO and POS plans usually require a referral, while PPO and EPO plans do not. To explore your specialist options or get help with referrals, schedule an appointment with a Tsunami Advisor here: Schedule an Appointment.