At HealthCare.gov you can enroll and apply for official government approved insurance to avoid paying penalties for not having activate coverage. From this website you will be able to find out how to fill your prescriptions at the pharmacy, go to a doctor and receive emergency care. We have provided a quick “how to” activation guide below for you to activate your Health Insurance Marketplace plan at HealthCare.GOV.

how to activate – HealthCare.Gov MarketPlace Insurance Plan

what you need:

  • internet access
  • personal information

what to do:

  • visit www.healthcare.gov/using-the-marketplace
  • click on the words/button titled “Use your new coverage”
  • depending on what help you need, click on the appropriate link and read and review the information

what to do to fill a prescription at the pharmacy:

  • visit www.healthcare.gov/using-the-marketplace
  • click on the words/button titled “Use your new coverage”
  • click on the link titled ” Filling a prescription at the pharmacy”
  • review the insurer’s direct website to see what prescriptions they cover or call them directly NOTE: you can find the phone number by clicking on the link “Call your insurer directly” and then a PDF will open, within that PDF is another link titled “This table contains the information you need to contact your health plan.” click on it OR click this link : https://data.healthcare.gov/dataset
  • from there search for the name of your provide and the number will be provided

what to do to receive regular medical care:

  • visit www.healthcare.gov/using-the-marketplace
  • click on the words/button titled “Use your new coverage”
  • click on the words/link titled ” Going to the doctor” and see that you will simply need to visit the website of your provider or call them or simply call the doctors office to see if they accept your plan NOTE: you can find the phone number by clicking on the link “Call your insurer directly” and then a PDF will open, within that PDF is another link titled “This table contains the information you need to contact your health plan.” click on it OR click this link : https://data.healthcare.gov/dataset

what to do to receive emergency care:

  • simply go to the closest hospital NOTE: contact your company afterwards