There are various types of health insurance and different markets. Pennsylvania's health insurance market can be broken down into commercial fully insured/self-insured, Medicaid and Medicare and CHIP. There are different ways to obtain coverage depending on the market and the type of insurance that's best for you.
Pennie.com
Pennie is Pennsylvanian's insurance marketplace and provides individuals and families with the ability to shop for high-quality health care plans and easily apply for financial assistance.
All PA residents who are citizens, U.S. nationals, or have a qualified immigration status can apply and enroll in health coverage through Pennie.
Medicare
Medicare is federal health insurance for people 65 or older and is administered by the federal Department of Health and Human Services and provides coverage either directly or through private health insurance companies, at four different levels:
Medicare Supplement Insurance (Medigap)
Medicare Supplement Insurance is private insurance that fills in the gaps left by Medicare. For instance, when you have a hospital or doctor bill, Medicare pays its approved amount first, then the supplemental insurance pays other costs, such as deductibles and copays.
