Your step-by-step guide to applying for health insurance on Healthcare.gov

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1 The 2018 Consumer s Guide to the FOR NEW USERS Your step-by-step guide to applying for health insurance on Healthcare.gov 1. Getting Started Go to Click TAKE THE FIRST STEP TO APPLY, select your state, fill out your account information, and select CREATE ACCOUNT at bottom. Click APPLY NOW and proceed to Step 2 - Creating Your Account for New Users. 2. Creating Your Account for New Users Complete the Create an Account page, agree to the Privacy Policy, and then click CREATE ACCOUNT. You will receive an prompting you to click the confirmation link. Click the link to return to the website and log in with your username and password. Click START A NEW APPLICATION OR UPDATE AN EXISTING ONE Last Updated November 2, 2017

2 3. Selecting Your Coverage Select VISIT THE MARKETPLACE FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES. Select your state and then click START MY The dark blue application screen will appear. Select NEXT and proceed to the IDENTITY VERIFICATION steps. Once verified, click TAKE ME TO THE IMPORTANT! Please select YES to the question, Do you want to answer additional questions to see if you qualify for help paying for coverage? This creates a better application experience. Developed By Group Benefits, Ltd. All All Rights Reserved

3 4. Basic Information Answer the questions as they apply to you. When you are finished answering the questions click CONTINUE when the box appears. 5. Entering Agent Information Check the box that says ANOTHER PERSON IS HELPING ME COMPLETE MY FFM USER ID: AGENT NPN NUMBER: Please enter my information. My FFM and NPN must be entered in order for me to help you complete your application and assist you with questions throughout the year. Developed By Group Benefits, Ltd. All All Rights Reserved

4 6. Add New Source of Income Click ADD NEW SOURCE OF INCOME. Fill in the blanks as they apply to you. When you are finished click SAVE. Next answer the two yes or no questions and then click CONTINUE. 7. Additional Questions A blue screen will appear. Answer the questions as they apply to you then click CONTINUE. After answering all of the questions click REVIEW

5 8. Review Application Review your application. Under Agree and confirm select YES for each statement. Finally, click yes under Sign and submit. Type your signature in the box and click SUBMIT Click VIEW ELIGIBILITY RESULTS (PDF) and then save the Eligibility Results PDF. Then click CONTINUE TO ENROLLMENT. Click START to decide how much tax credit to use to lower your premium. Use ALL tax credits available to you. Answer the tobacco question and then SKIP the level of care optional section. Then continue to the Pick Plans section.

6 8. Choose Plan If we have not discussed the best plan for you, please contact me at: If you know what plan you would like, select ENROLL under the plan name. IMPORTANT: Be sure you understand the provider network for the Medica plan you choose. If you are unsure, CALL ME. If you do not understand the provider network and go to an out-of-network facility, your out-of-pocket costs could be extremely high. You will be asked to confirm the enrollment. Click YES. You will be asked if you d like a separate dental plan. Click NO. Then click YES to agree and confirm the tax credit disclaimer. Then click CONTINUE. Agree and sign to complete your application. To finalize your enrollment, you must pay your first month s premium by clicking the green button and completing the payment information.