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How Low-Budget Families Secure Health Coverage

Modified on August 4, 2022 at 7:28 PM

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How Low-Budget Families Secure Health Coverage

Even with expanding options for health insurance, it’s still hard for some families to get the coverage they need. Coverage is important for many reasons. You need it in order to deal with any health issues that might arise in the future, but your family also needs it in order to keep up with preventative health that can possibly avoid health issues.

Not only does everyone deserve to have their health protected but health insurance can protect the family budget from high medical bills. Families that operate with low budgets definitely need to keep expenses down, so finding and securing health coverage is difficult but not impossible.

How to Get Low-Budget Health Insurance

According to The Balance, the average person has health insurance premiums of nearly $650 per month. That can leave a lot of people squeezed to get health insurance. What is a low-budget family to do?

Medicaid is often an option. It’s the cheapest kind of health insurance out there. The coverage is often free or low in cost to those who meet the qualification requirements.

Your next option might be the Affordable Care Act. It’s also known as the ACA. Through it, there are tax subsidies you can access for cheaper coverage through an exchange. That’s known as the Health Insurance Marketplace. ACA plans get managed state by state. Specific plans have their own rules and coverage, but low-budget families can use tax subsidies to get comprehensive care for little to no cost to themselves.

How much your ACA subsidy will be is based on your household income. Your income should be between 100% and 400% of the FPL or Federal Poverty Level.

Short-term insurance is always possible and often the cheapest option. However, they tend to be very limited in what they cover. You can save money on premiums but still wind up with quite a bit of medical bills through these plans. These plans might give you coverage until you can enroll for Medicaid or something through the ACA. Open enrollments for both usually happen towards the end of the calendar year unless you have a qualifying event.

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Something to Know When You Or Loved Ones Turn 65

When you or a member of your household turns 65, you are likely to become eligible for Medicare. This is a health insurance option that’s federally funded. It’s generally available for anyone 65 and older, younger people with certain disabilities, and people dealing with ALS or permanent kidney failure. One thing you’ll need to know is the difference between AEP and OEP when looking to enroll in a plan.

AEP

AEP is an acronym for the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period. This usually happens from October 15 until December 7 each year. In these periods, anyone already receiving Medicare benefits is able to make changes to the coverage they currently get. You can drop or add specific elements to the plan. You can also add supplemental plans that address gaps in your coverage.

Medicare typically releases annual plan changes each September. This gives you time to assess your current needs and look around for new options to adjust your Medicare coverage as need be.

OEP

The OEP is different than the AEP. The Open Enrollment Period is quite different. This usually runs from January 1 until March 31. It’s when someone in a Medicare Advantage Plan is able to make changes to their plan. You can change from one Advantage plan to a different one, or you can change your enrollment from your Advantage listing back to the original Medicare.

You only get to make a single change to the benefits you get. Think things over before using the OEP because of this. Otherwise, you have to wait for the AEP unless you qualify for special circumstances.

Why Your Family Needs Health Insurance

A growing number of people get sick and require medical attention for many reasons. These might include poor nutrition, busy schedules, and sedentary lifestyles. This isn’t the case with every family, however, as there can also be local environmental factors, genetic complications, and just stress. Also, medical costs keep going up, often outpacing incomes.

  1. Add New Family Members Easily: Family plans make it simple to add new members if there are births in your household.
  2. Cover the Whole Family: A single plan can cover your whole family and maybe even extended family. Comprehensive health insurance can simplify making sure everyone you love is protected at the same time.
  3. Everyone Is Covered Well: With a family policy, the full amount of the insurance can be applied to one person if they’re the only one sick. Every family member can have high-level coverage.
  4. Maternity Coverage: Whether you plan on adding more members to your family or it just happens, maternity coverage makes it possible to cover related expenses.
  5. Pick Your Coverage Level: The average family of four people can face $28,000 in annual medical costs. Health insurance lets you pick a level that helps you afford your family’s doctor and hospital bills.
  6. Premiums Get More Affordable: Paying for a family insurance plan means that premiums are more affordable than paying for individual policies for everyone. That saves you money.
  7. Tax Deductions: Buying a family medical plan might be something you can deduct from your taxes.

Make Sure You Are Covered

However you do it, be sure you and your family are covered. There are enough options and assistance out there that nearly every household can get affordable health insurance if they look hard enough.

The tax penalties originally introduced with the Affordable Care Act might have been rolled back, but the real hazard in not having health insurance is the medical bills you’ll inevitably face when something does go wrong. Many uninsured people put off going to the doctor until a time when their medical bills will wind up being much higher, even if they get the treatment that heals them.

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on August 4, 2022 at 7:28 PM
Filed Under: Health & Fitness
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We have a faucet extender and step stool at the regular sink, but this has made handwashing a novelty for the boys since it's right at their level and right next to their potty. It's the perfect height for both my 2-year-old son AND my autistic son who is almost 5 years old (pictured). ♾️

It holds enough water in the upper tank for both children to wash and rinse their hands once each and the holding tank in the back for the gray water is easy to empty into the sink or toilet when they are done. If they just want to play with the water and their hands aren't actually dirty, I just pour the "gray water" back into the upper holding tank and let them play with it again to conserve water. (An important lesson and learning opportunity for Earth Week) πŸ’¦

In addition to being a great addition to a Montessori bathroom setup, you can also convert the Delta Children sink into a step stool and then use the upper part as a bath toy because it's shaped conveniently to sit on the side of the tub. 

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Don’t you just love it when the kitchen is clean Don’t you just love it when the kitchen is clean?

It only lasts about 2 hours in this house so I gotta snap a pic before it gets messed up again! πŸ€ͺ🀣

If you haven’t upgraded your kitchen (and your life) with @caraway_home cookware then you’re missing out on the best non stick non toxic cookware on the market. 

Get rid of your Teflon πŸ™…πŸΌβ€β™€οΈ

Ditch the chemicals 🀒

Throw out the ugly 😡

Don’t wait any longer to elevate your cooking with the most talked about, most loved cookware the world has ever seen. 

This cookware set has sold out 10+ times (the limited-edition color for Crate & Barrel
sold out in under 5 hours!) and the bakeware has barely been in stock since its launch! (So glad I got mine December!)

Head to my stories for the link to grab a discount on these sensational pans! πŸ’ƒπŸΌ 

#caraway #carawayhome #carawayambassador #carawaycookware #nontoxicliving #nontoxichome #homemakerlife #homecooking #cleaneating #mybhghome #mybhgstyle #farmhousekitchen #farmhousestyledecor #farmhousestyle #farmlifestyle #homesteadlife #momlife #motherhoodunplugged #neutralhome #kitchendesign #kitchensofinstagram #kitchenideas #kitchengoals
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One small step you can take is investing in eco-friendly fashion. But where do you start?

A @jeltbelt! Not only are Jelt Belts designed sustainably, with comfortable, premium elastic that is made from recycled plastic bottles, they are also flat and don’t show under clothes! Best of all, they are completely metal-free and hypoallergenic. 

Finally a belt that fits great and doesn't pinch, dig, or slide up! I love it! Definitely a wardrobe staple.

Read more about this belt in today's post on the blog! Link in bio.

Get a 15% discount on your order with code SARAH15 - link in my stories! πŸ₯³

Share this post to help spread the news! πŸ₯³

#jelting #ecofriendlyfashion #springisintheair #springtime #springfashion #ecofashion #sustainability #sustainablefashion #recycledmaterials #belts #sustainablebelt #sustainablebrand #fashioninspo #madeintheusa #recycledfashion #nhblogger #nhbloggerstyle #styleoftheday #fashiongram #whatiwear #ootd #ootdshare #ootdstyle #ootdfashion
I recently added the @DeltaChildren PerfectSize 3- I recently added the @DeltaChildren PerfectSize 3-in-1 Convertible Sink to my downstairs bathroom to make unassisted handwashing more accessible for my two youngest kids (ages 2 and almost 5). 

Our downstairs half bath is TINY but because of the compact size of the convertible sink, we managed to slide the sink in right next to our @NubyUSA potty. And yes, the bathroom door still closes! 

We have a faucet extender and step stool at the regular sink, but this has made handwashing a novelty for the boys since it's right at their level and right next to their potty. It's the perfect height for both my 2-year-old son AND my autistic son who is almost 5 years old (pictured). ♾️

It holds enough water in the upper tank for both children to wash and rinse their hands once each and the holding tank in the back for the gray water is easy to empty into the sink or toilet when they are done. If they just want to play with the water and their hands aren't actually dirty, I just pour the "gray water" back into the upper holding tank and let them play with it again to conserve water. (An important lesson and learning opportunity for Earth Week) πŸ’¦

In addition to being a great addition to a Montessori bathroom setup, you can also convert the Delta Children sink into a step stool and then use the upper part as a bath toy because it's shaped conveniently to sit on the side of the tub. 

Will link to the sink and potty in my stories! 🚽🚰

Do you have a Montessori setup at home for your child? Tell me in the comments! πŸ‘‡

#practicallife #selfcarestation #montessoriathome #montessoripracticallife #montessorimom #montessoritoddler #preschoolathome #deltachildren #pottytraining #pottylearning #childdevelopment #montessorispaces #earlychildhoodeducation #earlylearning #learningthroughplay #homeschoolpreschool #childledlearning #nubyusa #earlyyears #smallspaceliving #montessoriinspired #toddleractivity #practicallifeskills #montessoriactivity #playandlearntoday #tinyliving #momblogger
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It’s always quite the effort to take a family picture, but even harder when you need to use a tripod! 🀣 This is the best we could do! πŸ€·πŸΌβ€β™€οΈπŸ€ͺ

#heisrisen #alleluia #largefamily #bigfamily #5kids #momof5 #momsofinstagram #momsofig #homemaker #homeschoolfamily #blessedbeyondmeasure #blessedisshe #bigfamilylife #largefamilylife #largefamilymom #giftsfromgod
β€œUnless there is a Good Friday in your life, the β€œUnless there is a Good Friday in your life, there can be no Easter Sunday.”
- Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen

β€œHe himself bore our sins in his body on the cross, so that, free from sins, we might live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed.” - 1 Peter‬ ‭2:24‬ 

Let us not forget the significance of Good Friday. For on this day, Jesus was thinking about YOU! 
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.⁣
.⁣
.⁣
#holyweek #jesuschrist #churchathome #goodfriday #heisrisen ⁣#passionweek #lent #prayers #fasting #almsgiving #lentenseason #livingliturgically #40daysofprayer #40daysoflent #theologyofhome #christianhomemaker #domesticchurch #goodfridayvibes #homealtar #christiandecor #passionofthechrist #passionofchrist
Want this to be the best Easter ever?!!! Grab your Want this to be the best Easter ever?!!! Grab your child the @bentleytrike while it’s still 20% off and they can enjoy it all summer long!!!!! 

Use the code EASTER20 to save 20% off this week!!

🐰 Grows with your child from 6 mos to 5 Years!
🐰 Officially Licensed Bentley Product
🐰 Rated 5 out of 5 with 600+ reviews

Order it today and get it in 2-7 business days with free shipping!!! Act fast! πŸ’ƒπŸΌ 

What are you waiting for?! β˜€οΈπŸš΄πŸ»β€β™‚οΈ

#bentleytrike #easterbasket #easterbasketideas #springvibes #outdoortoys #toddlerlife #toddleractivities #toddlermom #momsofinstagram #motherhoodunplugged #motherhoodrising #outdoorliving #kidswhoexplore #adventurefamily
We are already dreaming about going back to @story We are already dreaming about going back to @storylandnh! πŸ₯³πŸ€©

Last year we took our @wonderfoldwagon and it was a total game changer with five kids! (Especially our autistic son!) It made trucking all of our children around the theme park 100 times easier. 

I’m so glad I got the four seater wagon despite some people saying it would be too big. It has room for absolutely everything we need to take with us including a cooler full of food for our family of seven. 

I can’t wait to see all of the fun adventures we will have this summer with our Wonderful Wagon. 

Use The link in our profile to purchase your Wonderfold Wagon and use discount code BALLARD to save! πŸ’° 

#storylandnh #wonderfoldwagon #wonderfoldlife #wonderfoldfamily #largefamily #bigfamily #momof5 #autismmom #autismmoms #newhampshire #momlife #motherhoodunplugged #motherhoodmoments #wagonlife
In these uncertain times we live in, it sometimes In these uncertain times we live in, it sometimes seems silly to decorate or worry about how things β€œlook” but you have to remember that changing the world starts at home. Being a homemaker is an important and often overlooked job. Home is the starting point for love, life, and dreams. So go ahead and make your home look good! 

There’s no place like home. 🏠❀️

#americanhousewife #homemaker #homemakers #momlifeunfiltered #farmhouseinspired #myhomevibe #myhousebeautiful #shareyourdecorwithme #shareyourhomestyle #farmhousestyledecor #magnoliatable #theologyofhome #christianhomedecor #christianhomemaker

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Don’t you just love it when the kitchen is clean Don’t you just love it when the kitchen is clean?

It only lasts about 2 hours in this house so I gotta snap a pic before it gets messed up again! πŸ€ͺ🀣

If you haven’t upgraded your kitchen (and your life) with @caraway_home cookware then you’re missing out on the best non stick non toxic cookware on the market. 

Get rid of your Teflon πŸ™…πŸΌβ€β™€οΈ

Ditch the chemicals 🀒

Throw out the ugly 😡

Don’t wait any longer to elevate your cooking with the most talked about, most loved cookware the world has ever seen. 

This cookware set has sold out 10+ times (the limited-edition color for Crate & Barrel
sold out in under 5 hours!) and the bakeware has barely been in stock since its launch! (So glad I got mine December!)

Head to my stories for the link to grab a discount on these sensational pans! πŸ’ƒπŸΌ 

#caraway #carawayhome #carawayambassador #carawaycookware #nontoxicliving #nontoxichome #homemakerlife #homecooking #cleaneating #mybhghome #mybhgstyle #farmhousekitchen #farmhousestyledecor #farmhousestyle #farmlifestyle #homesteadlife #momlife #motherhoodunplugged #neutralhome #kitchendesign #kitchensofinstagram #kitchenideas #kitchengoals
🚨STOP what you’re doing and read this! πŸ‘‡πŸ»

You know how they say β€œEarth Day Is Every Day”? Well, that’s because you shouldn’t only think about swapping out your toxic cleaning supplies and pledging to use reusable bags only on Earth Day. That’s just one day a year and if we really want to be more eco-conscious, we need to make small changes every day towards caring for ourselves and the earth.

One small step you can take is investing in eco-friendly fashion. But where do you start?

A @jeltbelt! Not only are Jelt Belts designed sustainably, with comfortable, premium elastic that is made from recycled plastic bottles, they are also flat and don’t show under clothes! Best of all, they are completely metal-free and hypoallergenic. 

Finally a belt that fits great and doesn't pinch, dig, or slide up! I love it! Definitely a wardrobe staple.

Read more about this belt in today's post on the blog! Link in bio.

Get a 15% discount on your order with code SARAH15 - link in my stories! πŸ₯³

Share this post to help spread the news! πŸ₯³

#jelting #ecofriendlyfashion #springisintheair #springtime #springfashion #ecofashion #sustainability #sustainablefashion #recycledmaterials #belts #sustainablebelt #sustainablebrand #fashioninspo #madeintheusa #recycledfashion #nhblogger #nhbloggerstyle #styleoftheday #fashiongram #whatiwear #ootd #ootdshare #ootdstyle #ootdfashion
I recently added the @DeltaChildren PerfectSize 3- I recently added the @DeltaChildren PerfectSize 3-in-1 Convertible Sink to my downstairs bathroom to make unassisted handwashing more accessible for my two youngest kids (ages 2 and almost 5). 

Our downstairs half bath is TINY but because of the compact size of the convertible sink, we managed to slide the sink in right next to our @NubyUSA potty. And yes, the bathroom door still closes! 

We have a faucet extender and step stool at the regular sink, but this has made handwashing a novelty for the boys since it's right at their level and right next to their potty. It's the perfect height for both my 2-year-old son AND my autistic son who is almost 5 years old (pictured). ♾️

It holds enough water in the upper tank for both children to wash and rinse their hands once each and the holding tank in the back for the gray water is easy to empty into the sink or toilet when they are done. If they just want to play with the water and their hands aren't actually dirty, I just pour the "gray water" back into the upper holding tank and let them play with it again to conserve water. (An important lesson and learning opportunity for Earth Week) πŸ’¦

In addition to being a great addition to a Montessori bathroom setup, you can also convert the Delta Children sink into a step stool and then use the upper part as a bath toy because it's shaped conveniently to sit on the side of the tub. 

Will link to the sink and potty in my stories! 🚽🚰

Do you have a Montessori setup at home for your child? Tell me in the comments! πŸ‘‡

#practicallife #selfcarestation #montessoriathome #montessoripracticallife #montessorimom #montessoritoddler #preschoolathome #deltachildren #pottytraining #pottylearning #childdevelopment #montessorispaces #earlychildhoodeducation #earlylearning #learningthroughplay #homeschoolpreschool #childledlearning #nubyusa #earlyyears #smallspaceliving #montessoriinspired #toddleractivity #practicallifeskills #montessoriactivity #playandlearntoday #tinyliving #momblogger
π”Έπ•π•π•–π•π•¦π•šπ•’! ℍ𝕖 π•šπ•€ π”Έπ•π•π•–π•π•¦π•šπ•’! ℍ𝕖 π•šπ•€ π•£π•šπ•€π•–π•Ÿ!

It’s always quite the effort to take a family picture, but even harder when you need to use a tripod! 🀣 This is the best we could do! πŸ€·πŸΌβ€β™€οΈπŸ€ͺ

#heisrisen #alleluia #largefamily #bigfamily #5kids #momof5 #momsofinstagram #momsofig #homemaker #homeschoolfamily #blessedbeyondmeasure #blessedisshe #bigfamilylife #largefamilylife #largefamilymom #giftsfromgod
β€œUnless there is a Good Friday in your life, the β€œUnless there is a Good Friday in your life, there can be no Easter Sunday.”
- Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen

β€œHe himself bore our sins in his body on the cross, so that, free from sins, we might live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed.” - 1 Peter‬ ‭2:24‬ 

Let us not forget the significance of Good Friday. For on this day, Jesus was thinking about YOU! 
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#holyweek #jesuschrist #churchathome #goodfriday #heisrisen ⁣#passionweek #lent #prayers #fasting #almsgiving #lentenseason #livingliturgically #40daysofprayer #40daysoflent #theologyofhome #christianhomemaker #domesticchurch #goodfridayvibes #homealtar #christiandecor #passionofthechrist #passionofchrist
Want this to be the best Easter ever?!!! Grab your Want this to be the best Easter ever?!!! Grab your child the @bentleytrike while it’s still 20% off and they can enjoy it all summer long!!!!! 

Use the code EASTER20 to save 20% off this week!!

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Order it today and get it in 2-7 business days with free shipping!!! Act fast! πŸ’ƒπŸΌ 

What are you waiting for?! β˜€οΈπŸš΄πŸ»β€β™‚οΈ

#bentleytrike #easterbasket #easterbasketideas #springvibes #outdoortoys #toddlerlife #toddleractivities #toddlermom #momsofinstagram #motherhoodunplugged #motherhoodrising #outdoorliving #kidswhoexplore #adventurefamily
We are already dreaming about going back to @story We are already dreaming about going back to @storylandnh! πŸ₯³πŸ€©

Last year we took our @wonderfoldwagon and it was a total game changer with five kids! (Especially our autistic son!) It made trucking all of our children around the theme park 100 times easier. 

I’m so glad I got the four seater wagon despite some people saying it would be too big. It has room for absolutely everything we need to take with us including a cooler full of food for our family of seven. 

I can’t wait to see all of the fun adventures we will have this summer with our Wonderful Wagon. 

Use The link in our profile to purchase your Wonderfold Wagon and use discount code BALLARD to save! πŸ’° 

#storylandnh #wonderfoldwagon #wonderfoldlife #wonderfoldfamily #largefamily #bigfamily #momof5 #autismmom #autismmoms #newhampshire #momlife #motherhoodunplugged #motherhoodmoments #wagonlife
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