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Job-Based Coverage

Do you get your insurance coverage through your job? Find out more about your coverage, including how to select the plan that is right for you and your family.

COBRA Premiums - Were You Surprised By How Much Your COBRA Pr…

If you have ever been offered COBRA continuation coverage, you may have noticed that your premiums are higher than you expected. Were you surprised by how much your COBRA premiums cost?

Job-Based Coverage - The Basics

Learn more about job-based health coverage, including key features and consumer protections available under the law.

Why Does America's Health Care System Rely on Job-Based Coverage?

Find out why America's health care system relies so heavily on employer sponsored, job-based coverage. The answer lies in mid-20th century history.

How to Choose a Doctor

Step-by-step instructions on how to choose your primary care physician, including resources to help you check quality and sample questions to help you decide which qualities are most important to you.

Your Rights Under Job-Based Coverage

Learn more about your rights and protections as a patient and consumer of health insurance.

Employer-Sponsored Coverage - Your Rights and Protections

The American Diabetes Association has compiled some information about your rights and protections under job-based coverage.

Choosing a Health Care Plan

A comprehensive guide to selecting a health plan, including information on what to consider when evaluating a plan, what types of plans and coverage are available, how to evaluate the quality of a plan, and how to choose a doctor.

Health Plan Navigator

An online application that will help you decide which plan is right for you. Fill out the form and compare the benefits of the plans you are choosing from to decide which one best suits your needs.
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