Know Your Rights: Know Your Coverage Employer Health Insurance
Do you know if your employer is fully insured or self insured? What is the difference when is comes to your mental health and substance use disorder coverage? Learn more from our latest video from the employer perspective.
To learn about about these services and your coverage options, visit the following resources:
Mental Health & Substance Use Disorder➡️ https://bit.ly/2OItCSV
PID Parity ➡️https://bit.ly/3bk9EHA
Reach Out PA➡️https://bit.ly/2SdUdcm
Know Your Rights: Individual Health Insurance
Mental health and substance use disorder services, including behavioral health treatment are considered an 'Essential Health Benefit' within insurance plans.
To learn about about these services and your coverage options, visit the following resources:
Mental Health & Substance Use Disorder➡️ https://bit.ly/2OItCSV
PID Parity ➡️https://bit.ly/3bk9EHA
Reach Out PA➡️https://bit.ly/2SdUdcm
Health Insurance Coverage for Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder
With the recent launch of the Governor's Reach Out PA initiative, we want you to know your insurance rights. Understand the benefits you are entitled to for mental health and substance use disorder. Your mental health matters!
To view more informational videos and to learn more, visit the following resources:
Mental Health & Substance Use Disorder ➡️https://bit.ly/2OItCSV
PID Parity page➡️https://bit.ly/3bk9EHA
Reach Out PA➡️https://bit.ly/2SdUdcm
What Is An EOB?
After your visit to the doctor, you should receive something in the mail or online called an “Explanation of Benefits”. Learn more through our “What Is An EOB?” health insurance literacy video. #healthliteracyPA
For more information visit, www.insurance.pa.gov/literacy
What If I Get Sick
Know the difference between primary care, urgent care, and emergency care before you get sick or hurt. #healthliteracyPA
For more health insurance literacy educational videos visit, www.insurance.pa.gov/literacy
Insurance Cards Are Important
Your insurance card includes important details that your doctor's office will need. So, be prepared before going to the doctor. #healthliteracyPA Learn more by previewing our "Insurance Cards Are Important" literacy video.
For more educational literacy videos visit, www.insurance.pa.gov/literacy
"You Bought Health Insurance, Now What?"
Will I receive a welcome packet? Can I create an account on my plan's website? These are just a few questions you may have after buying health insurance. Check out our “You Bought Health Insurance, Now What? health literacy video!
Preview more videos at www.insurance.pa.gov/literacy #healthliteracy
How to Choose A Health Insurance Plan
Open enrollment begins this Friday. The type of insurance you choose impacts the way you access doctors and other providers. Make sure you choose the plan that is right for you. #healthliteracyPA
For more health literacy education videos visit insurance.pa.gov/literacy
Provider Networks
Let's talk provider networks! Do your research and learn more through our latest "Provider Networks" health literacy video. #healthliteracyPA
For more health literacy education videos visit insurance.pa.gov/literacy
Health Care Costs You Should Know
Your insurance company will pay for most of the cost of your care, but you will be responsible for certain items. Become familiar with your costs and learn more through our "Health Care Costs You Should Know" video. #healthliteracyPA.
Check out all of our health literacy educational videos at www.insurance.pa.gov/literacy
When to Buy Health Insurance
When can I buy health insurance? What is open enrollment and when does it happen? Get those answers and more through our "When to Buy Health Insurance" video. #healthliteracyPA
To preview additional videos and learn more about health insurance visit, insurance.pa.gov/literacy.
Why Buy Health Insurance?
Many people may feel they do not need health insurance because they practice healthy behaviors and lead very active lives. Life is full of surprises. Learn through our "Why Buy Health Insurance?" video how you can prepare for the unexpected. #healthliteracyPA
To preview additional videos and learn more about health insurance visit, insurance.pa.gov/literacy.
Consumer Liaison Dave Buono demonstrates the importance of researching flood hazard areas and the need to consider flood insurance, regardless of where you live. Each child was given the opportunity to place their house, some where shocked their homes sailed down the river! - NOAA Hurricane Awareness Tour
Open Enrollment Commercial
Open enrollment for the 2019 marketplace health insurance ends December 15, 2018.
For more information about health insurance: insurance.pa.gov/literacy
For more ACA information and sign-up resources: https://goo.gl/XG8osc
ACA Open Enrollment
Open enrollment for the 2019 marketplace health insurance ends December 15, 2018. Shop around for the best coverage.
For more information about health insurance: insurance.pa.gov/literacy
For more ACA information and sign-up resources: https://goo.gl/XG8osc
2019 Health Insurance Open Enrollment
Insurance Commissioner Jessica Altman talks about the importance of shopping around during the 2019 health insurance open enrollment period and resources available to Pennsylvanians.
2019 Health Insurance Open Enrollment
2019 Health Insurance Open Enrollment runs November 1 to December 15. For more information and resources, visit https://goo.gl/XG8osc
Governor Tom Wolf
How to Spot Potential Drug and Alcohol Treatment Scams
Pennsylvanians need to be wary of predatory practices used by some addiction treatment centers and sober living homes, many of which are located outside of Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs Secretary Jennifer Smith and Pennsylvania Insurance Commissioner Jessica Altman were joined by Lizz DeWolfe, founder of Not One More in Wyoming County and mother of J.J. Baker, who died of an opioid overdose at 23 after having sought treatment at a Florida treatment facility.
Press Release: https://goo.gl/Db6FKS
Vacation Home Protection
Before you hit the road, take a few precautions to lessen the chance of a home break-in while you're away. Some of these could even save you a few bucks on your homeowners' insurance.
Insurance Fraud Convo with the PA IFPA
Did you know the Pennsylvania Insurance Fraud Prevention Authority provides grants to assist with fighting insurance fraud?
Consumer Liaison Dave Buono sat down with IFPA Executive Director Tom Donahue and their Don't Be A Weasel campaign mascot Weasy, to discuss fraud in Pennsylvania.
To report insurance fraud, visit https://goo.gl/SeZjKs
Open Enrollment Countdown
OPEN ENROLLMENT ENDS IN 9 DAYS.
You MUST choose a 2018 plan by Friday, December 15, 2017.
To review/compare plans, visit pa.checkbookhealth.org
If you are ready to sign-up, visit healthcare.gov
For additional resources & assistance, visit https://goo.gl/tXsouH
Shopping for Health Insurance - Novemeber 2, 2017
Rate Review Process & 2018 Rates Q&A
We are live with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) discussing steps you need to take when changing your auto insurance. Leave questions below!
Today, Consumer Liaison Dave Buono is joined by Anna Corbin, a mother from Hanover, whose sons receive coverage through Medicaid due their medical conditions. Dave and Anna are going to discuss the potential impact of federal health reform plans on families like hers.
Pennsylvania Insurance Commissioner Jessica Altman welcomes you to the official Department of Insurance page. If you are looking for more information about the Pennsylvania Insurance Department, please visit 
