[1:49:44 pm]: Welcome! You’re now connected to Health Insurance Marketplace Live Chat.
Thanks for contacting us. My name is Susan. To protect your privacy, please don’t provide any personal information, like Social Security Number, or any other sensitive medical or personal information.
[1:52:09 pm]: Susan
Welcome to the Health Insurance Marketplace Live Chat, my name is Susan, how may I help you? To better assist you; please include the name of the state you reside in with your inquiry. Thank you.
[1:52:09 pm]: pat
Thanks Susan. I was told healthcare is now free?
[1:55:09 pm]: Susan
Thank you for your question today. I will be happy to assist you with providing information about the cost of insurance through the Marketplace. One moment please.
[1:56:59 pm]: Susan
Premium amounts are available at HealthCare.gov. There are Marketplace plans to fit just about every need and budget. Some plans have lower monthly premiums and may charge you more out-of-pocket when you need care. Some are higher-premium plans that cover more of your expenses when you need care, and other plans are in the middle.
And don’t forget, when you use the Marketplace you may be able to get lower costs on monthly premiums or lower out-of-pocket expenses, or you may get free or low-cost coverage. When you fill out your Marketplace application, you will find out how much you can save. Most people who apply will qualify for lower costs of some kind. You need to enroll in coverage and make your first premium payment on or before December 15, 2013, for health coverage to start on January 1, 2014.
You can fill out an application or look at premium amounts at HealthCare.gov. I can also help you fill out an application or compare the estimated premium amounts of Marketplace plans in your area.
[1:59:08 pm]: pat
I don’t understand, I was told my healthcare would now be free. Your saying there is actually cost involved? I thought the government was paying for my healthcare?!!!