I got the card! (yes, another ACA post)

[ScreamingMeemie]

I finally heard from my insurance carrier, paid my premium (which was exactly as quoted on Healthcare.gov--although the dental insurance was not, so I canceled it), and a card is on the way. Until then there is a .pdf that can be printed and used.

I know I said the day I signed up was the best day I had had in a long time, but this day trumps it. My name...on an insurance card.


I know it's not perfect, but it's a foot in the door for me. The chance at an appointment.


As a side note, the dental insurance was almost double what was quoted, and I was able to find cheaper dental plans (not discounts) on my own that covered more for lower prices than billed after the low Healthcare.gov quote.

[bluestate10]

1. Get set up for a Physical exam asap. Don't be afraid of Health Maintenance setups, the

quality is pretty good and most have incentives to keep you healthy. Don't become afraid if problems are found, you know have the capacity to get them fixed. Good luck.

I have been reading posts on this site by people that never had health insurance. No health insurance and no doctor visits were experiences that I knew as a child and teenager, but ended once I went to college (college health care paid for with student fees).

[ScreamingMeemie]

4. I have RA and a heart condition.

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I am only grateful that I am not labeled anymore and can seek treatment not out of pocket once again. Thank you bluestate

[awake]

2. Great news, I hope that you stay in good health

and do not need to use the card other than preventive care, if you do need it its good to know you have it. While not single payer it is a good start.

[ScreamingMeemie]

5. Thank you awake

[Thinkingabout]

3. Congratulations, and I am hoping insurance cards will become so common by the end of the

year until they will not be something unusual. It will be expected everyone will have insurance and this will be a good thing.

[ScreamingMeemie]

6. Me too!